PROMATECT®-XS – a perfect board for fire protection of steel structures

With ever-increasing fire safety requirements, contractors are facing new difficulties finding solutions that comply with fire regulations, that are technically feasible and economically viable. While the classical approach to applying intumescent paints is not always financially justified, there are also solutions with rendering systems that have reduced material cost. However, the application of renders is more costly, slower and delays other construction site processes. The third reliable way is cladding with boards, which, as all other systems, must have the necessary documentation proving the structural fire resistance capability.

How to find the optimal solution for the strict fire requirements problem?

Considering all the methods that are available, and based on decades of experience, Promat can optimise structural steel fire protection and save our partners time, money, and trouble during the design and application phase of construction. Our innovative and high performing fire protective PROMATECT®-XS board is specifically designed for fire protection of structural steel elements, such as columns and beams with either open or hollow sections. PROMATECT®-XS’s performance stands out at the far high end of the fire requirements range (R 90 – R 300), especially in structures with slender elements (for instance in industrial projects, warehouses, low-rise buildings, etc.).

For medium to high requirements (R 60 and above), PROMATECT-®XS delivers a cost-effective solution compared to intumescent paints. The installation time is also shorter and not affected by weather conditions, so, unlike rendering systems, it does not restrict other activities on the construction site. The boards can be plastered and painted with a decorative finish.

Moreover, thanks to its ability to protect closed section members, PROMATECT®-XS is often used to protect seismic and wind bracings, as well as the secondary steelwork of sandwich panel walls. Due to the low structural loads, these types of structures are rather slender, and consequently challenging or even impossible to protect with paints and renders.

Storage and handling advantages

The use of a single layer reduces both the purchase and installation costs. Thanks to its optimised thickness, PROMATECT®-XS allows its users to order, store, handle and install less material. The low weight and lack of a supporting structure of additional metal profiles make the solution suitable for the fire protection of beams and columns, decreasing the installation time and cost for additional elements. The boards are manufactured and available in various thicknesses (12.7, 15, 18, 20 and 25 mm). This achieves an effective system thickness without unnecessary cost and is, due to its low bulk-density, the ideal solution for protecting steel beams with difficult access.

Safer and better workability for your projects

By choosing PROMATECT®-XS you can be sure of using the safest and most qualified systems for the fire protection of steel structures:

• up to R 300
• covers all types of members and sections
• reduced weight, easy installation
• boards and fasteners are all you need, no auxiliary steel angles, studs, or clips
• the joints do not require any grouting for fire protective purposes
• the steel surface does not need to be cleaned of dust, oil, or other substances
• CE-marked based on ETA 18/0645

PROMATECT®-XS has been designed to meet the needs of those who design fire systems and want to ensure high performance and added value solutions, without neglecting the economic aspect of the system that is supplied and installed.

Introducing a truly flexible and advanced system providing unparalleled performance resulting from technical skills, commitment, dedication to improvement, extensive research and development work involving our best experts, and strengthened by over 50 years of experience in the fire protection field to guarantee safety in buildings. Try our products and experience the details that make the difference when it comes to fire safety.