Firestop products by Abesco Fire! Firestop products to maintain fire and smoke compartments are on most commercial and multi-family construction sites. Yet there is so much confusion… We are here to educate and guide you through the technical and customer support process of choosing […]
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Firestop for Plastic Pipes! If your looking for Plastic Pipe collars for your firestop project, check out our Z240 Pipe Collars! Abesco Z240 Pipe Collars are designed to close off plastic pipe penetrations in a hurry! Did you know that the Abesco Z240 Pipe Collars have been […]
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Firestop cable options do not get any easier than the Abesco Fire CT120 Cable Transits! Abesco CT120 Cable Transits are used to seal cables which penetrate through up to 4 hour fire-rated concrete block walls and floors, and are suitable for most common types of construction […]
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Sealants / Caulks how do they compare with the new Pass-Through Devices? Sealants/Caulks have been the mainstay in the firestopping industry for many years and are an economical way to provide a safe secure fire stop. The down side is that they are made to cure to […]
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Good firestop design principles should include the following ideas: • All openings should be provided with a firestop that maintains the required integrity (fire rating) and/or insulation (t) of the fire wall or floor. • Insulation (temperature ratings) should be provided when combustible materials are located […]
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Reading UL Systems, Firestop systems look confusing, but are they? supposed UL Nomenclature? What do the UL System numbers mean? Here are some system numbers and how they break down: CAJ3240 ◦C = Combination Wall or Floor ◦F = Floor ◦W = Wall The first […]
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Firestop Collars for Plastic Pipes! Did you know that the Abesco Z240 Pipe Collars have been around for more than 25 years and were a part of the device revolution (self contained firestopping components), and that the intumescent material has an expansion rate of approximately 28% of […]
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