INNOVATIONS: PRESENT&FUTURE
Introducing Hempafire Pro 315: Proven Fire Protection with Lower Loadings and Higher Application Efficiency Roger Soler Hempel A/S - Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
protective@hempel.com
E
ven before launch at the end of 2018, Hempel had received orders
been designed to increase efficiency by reducing costs and saving time
for its new passive fire protection coating. We find out why
during application.
Hempafire Pro 315 is so in demand.
Lower loadings for less time and lower costs
When it comes to fire safety in buildings, passive fire protection (PFP)
When it comes to project efficiency, Hempafire Pro 315 is hard to beat.
coatings are increasingly on the specification list. They bring several
Thanks to its exceptionally low loadings, applicators require up to
benefits compared to other conventional PFP methods. Beside easier
20 per cent lower dry film thicknesses on most steel profiles, significantly
application and maintenance they allow for an open building design and
reducing paint consumption. The lower film thicknesses also mean
provide improved aesthetic finish.
shorter drying times, which increases throughput and ensures the coating
Launched at the end of last year, Hempel´s new passive fire protection
achieves better mechanical characteristics faster, reducing the risk of
coating Hempafire Pro 315 has been developed to maintain the stability
damage during handling and transportation. All this adds up to faster
of steel structures in the event of fire and can be used on all steel
application, less waste and lower costs.
profiles (ref. Opening Photo). It is optimised for 60 minutes cellulosic fire
For Vale Protective Coatings, a leading UK-based offsite blasting and
protection and also provides additional protection for up to 90 minutes.
painting application company, these benefits were easy to see during
What makes it different from other PFP coatings, however, is that it has
application tests last year. According to Ashley Lowe, Commercial Director
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Opening Photo: Launched at the end of last year, Hempel’s new passive fire protection coating Hempafire Pro 315 has been developed to maintain the stability of steel structures in the event of fire and can be used on all steel profiles.
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