An Invisible Shield of Protection

It is designed to inhibit the spread of fire and maintain compartmentation, allowing building occupants more time to evacuate and giving firefighters better access to manage the fire.

 

Fire Curtains

Kent fire curtains create strong barriers to contain fire and smoke, enhancing safety through effective compartmentation. They provide occupants more time for safe evacuation and ensure firefighters have improved access to control fires efficiently, reducing risks and property damage.

Kent Automatic Accordion Fire Curtains serves as an architectural solution by creation of versatile partitions for closed and open, even in miter corners, enhancing the aesthetics of your space planning without the requirement of supporting columns at corners. Featuring a fire-resistant fiberglass fabric stacked inside a headbox installed above the ceiling, this system remains virtually invisible until activated. With a remarkable fire resistance of up to 240 minutes. Its compact and lightweight design sets it apart from equivalent products, offering unparalleled convenience.

  • Versatile, Lightweight, and Compact Design
  • Tailored Solutions for Curved Shapes and Unique Design Requirements
  • Rigorously Tested to BS EN and UL Standards
  • Aesthetic Enhancement Supports Open Space Designs
  • UL Listed and classified under the UL follow-up third-party accreditation service
  • Fire resistance Test: UL 10D & NFPA 252 & NFPA 80
  • Surface Burning Characteristics: ASTM E84 & UL 723
  • BS EN 1634-1:2014+A1:2018
  • Fabric Testing: BS 476 Pt 6 & Pt 7, Class 0
  • Impact Test: BS 5234-2:1992, BS 8524-1:2013
  • Air Leakage Test: UL 1784 – For Closed Accordion

Kent Automatic Accordion Curtain

Kent Automatic Egress Curtain

Kent Automatic Egress Fire Curtain introduce a secondary means of escape with an egress opening, eliminating the need for powered retraction and ensuring smooth evacuation during emergencies. The fabric-surface egress door opens effortlessly with minimal force, automatically returning to its closed position, enhancing overall fire and life safety. Tested rigorously to meet UL standards, these curtains offer seamless passage without obstruction, descending at a controlled speed by Kent’s Guaranteed Gravity Fail-Safe System. Providing unparalleled safety in areas like lobbies, receptions, corridors, and stairwells, Kent Egress Curtains offer cross-corridor fire separation while prioritizing occupant movement.

  • Secondary Means of Escape with Additional Opening.
  • Fabric-Surface Egress Door for Effortless Passage.
  • Controlled Descent Triggered by Fire Alarm Signal.
  • Gravity Fail-Safe System for Reliability During Outages.
  • Compliance with UL Standards for Cross-Corridor Fire Separation.
  • Fire resistance Test: UL 10D for up to 180 Minutes
  • Surface Burning Characteristics: ASTM E84
  • Fabric Testing: BS 476 Pt 6 & Pt 7, Class 0
  • Fabric Impact Test: BS 5234-2:1992
  • Air Leakage Test: UL 1784
  • Comply with NFPA 80, NFPA 101 & NFPA 105

The Kent Automatic Horizontal Fire Curtain creates precise barriers in small voids, effectively preventing fire spread of fire between different levels. Activated by signals from fire alarms, smoke detection systems, or BMS modules, it deploys horizontally to safeguard against fire spread, utilizing either a 24V DC or 230V AC motor. Driven by a motor connected to the UPS system, it stands unwaveringly ready to protect even during electrical outages. Compliant with BS EN & UL standards and subjected to rigorous testing, this system ensures top-tier reliability.

  • Reduces Headroom requirement
  • Above-slab or under-the-slab mounting options are available
  • Works even during Power failure
  • Economical solution to cover ceiling voids
  • Fire resistance Test: UL 10D for up to 180 Minutes; BS EN 1634 Part 1 for up to 240 Minutes
  • Surface Burning Characteristics: ASTM E84
  • Fabric Testing: BS 476 Pt 6 & Pt 7, Class 0
  • Fabric Impact Test: BS 5234-2:1992
  • Stitch Load Test for fabric: Tested to 500 Pa pressure
  • Comply with NFPA 80

Kent Automatic Horizontal Curtain

Kent Automatic Fire Curtain

The Kent Automatic Fire Curtain is a standard rolling-type curtain designed to provide up to 3 hours of fire resistance. Crafted with high-performance fibreglass fabric, it is housed within a compact head box installed above the ceiling, remaining invisible until activated upon fire alarm. Its gravity fail-safe mechanism ensures prompt deployment upon fire alarm activation, guaranteeing swift and effective fire separation.

  • Utilization of High-Performance Fire-Resistant Fabrics
  • Rigorous Testing to BS EN and UL standards
  • Third-party accreditation by Certifire
  • Oversize Certification
  • Radiation Protection
  • Tested in Single and Multiple Roller Orientations
  • Fire Resistance: BS EN 1634-1:2014
  • Smoke Control Test: BS EN 1634-3:2014
  • Fabric Testing: BS 476 Pt 6 & Pt 7, Class 0
  • Impact Test: BS 5234-2:1992, BS 8524-1:2013
  • Tested to UL 10D & UL 1784
  • BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009

The Kent Automatic Elevator Fire Curtain is a cost-effective architectural solution designed to stop the spread of fire and smoke through the elevator shaft. Crafted with high-performance fiberglass fabric, it is housed within a compact head box installed above the ceiling, in front of the elevator door remaining invisible until activated upon fire alarm. Its gravity fail-safe mechanism ensures prompt deployment upon fire alarm activation, guaranteeing swift and adequate fire separation. Additionally, the elevator curtain features a push-button retracting facility, enabling individuals still inside the elevator to exit without manually retracting the curtain.

  • Utilization of High-Performance Fire-Resistant Fabrics
  • Rigorous Testing to BS EN and UL standards
  • Third-party accreditation by Certifire & UL Listing
  • Radiation Protection
  • Gravity Fail Safe
  • Pushbutton Override Facility
  • Fire Resistance: BS EN 1634-1:2014; UL 10D
  • Smoke Control Test: BS EN 1634-3:2014; UL 1784
  • Fabric Testing: BS 476 Pt 6 & Pt 7, Class 0
  • Impact Test: BS 5234-2:1992, BS 8524-1:2013
  • Classified to BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009

Kent Automatic Elevator Fire Curtain

Smoke Curtains

Control the spread of smoke within a building during fire by creating barrier that aids in maintaining clear evacuation routes and visibility.

The Kent Automatic Smoke Curtain, engineered to complement SHEVS, significantly improves smoke extraction efficiency within buildings by guiding smoke towards extraction points or forming reservoirs to impede its spread. When retracted, it remains discreet within a compact head-box. Triggered by local detectors or fire alarms, it swiftly descends using a gravity fail-safe system to manage smoke at its operational position. Furnace-tested glass fibre fabric ensures compliance with BS EN & UL standards, providing robust protection against smoke hazards, even in the absence of electrical power.

  • UL Listed and Classified
  • CE Marked
  • Third-party accreditation by Certifire
  • Oversize Certification
  • Tested in Single and Multiple Roller Orientations
  • Fire Resistance: BS EN 12101-1 Annex D; UL 10D
  • Smoke Control Test: UL 1784
  • Air Leakage Test: BS EN 12101-1 Annex C
  • Reliability, Response time & Durability Test: BS EN 12101-1 Annex B
  • Fabric Testing: BS 476 Pt 6 & Pt 7, Class ASTM E84 & UL 723
  • Impact Test: BS 5234-2:1992, BS 8524-1:2013
  • Classified to BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009
  • CE Labelled D120
  • Fabric Classified to 13501-1:2007 + A1 2009
  • System Classified to 13501-4:2016

Kent Automatic Smoke Curtain

Kent Static Draft Curtain

Kent Static Draft Curtains effectively protect against smoke in commercial and industrial structures. These curtains are securely fastened to structured steel, maintaining their operational position at all times. The primary objective is to contain smoke and hot gases within designated zones, creating containment areas as prescribed by industry codes and aligning with smoke management strategies. With versatile and customizable designs, Kent Static Draft Curtains require minimal maintenance. They undergo rigorous testing to ensure compliance with BS EN and UL standards, providing an easy and effective solution for smoke control.

  • Bespoke design solution to fit all requirements and layouts
  • Entail a very low level of maintenance
  • Reduction in load-bearing ramifications & Ease of Installation
  • Designed to cover unlimited width
  • Fire Resistance: BS EN 12101-1 Annex D; UL 10D – When tested in conjunction with the Automatic Smoke Curtain System
  • Air Leakage Test: BS EN 12101-1 Annex C
  • Reliability, Response time & Durability Test: BS EN 12101-1 Annex B
  • Fabric Testing: BS 476 Pt 6 & Pt 7, Class
    ASTM E84 & UL 723
  • Impact Test: BS 5234-2:1992
  • CE Labelled D120
  • DIN 12546, DIN 1049
  • DIN 12654, DIN EN 12127
  • DIN ISO 9354, DIN ISO 4606
  • DIN ESO 4603/E

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