Fire Retardant BS476 : part 7 : 1997 Class 2
Our GRP Fire Retardant profiles are to Fire Retardant BS476 : part 7 : 1997 Class 2 specification. They have an E modulus of E23 if they are over 5mm thick and they are also NON Halogenated. Therefore they will not omit toxic fumes if they do catch fire. These are generally used in areas where there is a high risk if a fire should establish itself.
Profiles
Stocked Profiles
Other profiles available to order in Fire Retardant Class 2 BS476.
| Stock Code | Profile Type | Weight kg/m | Length mm | Colours Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Strips – (G) | ||||
| FL926ASTM | 936*3.1 | 5.58 | 3 | Grey |
| Angles – (G) | ||||
| AN613IG | 51*51*6.35 | 1.10 | 6 | Grey |
| AN689IG | 75*75*10 | 2.77 | 6 | Grey |
| AN612IG | 100*100*8 | 2.95 | 6 | Grey |
| U profiles – (G) | ||||
| UC693IG | 100*50*6 | 2.03 | 6 | Grey |
| UC692IG | 150*50*6 | 2.57 | 6 | Grey |
| UC617IG | 200*60*9.5 | 5.59 | 6 | Grey |
| Boxes – (G & Y) | ||||
| BO620IG/IY | 51*51*6.35 | 2.10 | 6 | Grey |
| BO696IG | 101.6*101.6*6.35 | 4.60 | 6 | Grey |
| I beams & wide flange (H) beams – (G) | ||||
| IP671IG | 200*100*9.5 | 7.2 | 6 | Grey |
| Hand rails – (G & Y) | ||||
| HR690IG/Y | Handrail (fits 51 box) | 1.45 | 6 | Grey |
| TU624IG/Y | Tube 38/32 | 0.62 | 6 | Grey |
| WT606IG/Y | Toe Rail (150*15*3) | 1.28 | 6 | Grey |
| Units | Property Data | Property Data | |
|---|---|---|---|
| E 23 Grade | E 17 Grade | ||
| Full section modulus | GPa | 23 | 17 |
| Tensile strength (axial) | MPa | 240 | 170 |
| Tensile strength (transverse) | MPa | 50 | 30 |
| Tensile Modulus (axial) | GPa | 23 | 17 |
| Tensile Modulus (transverse) | GPa | 7 | 5 |
| Flexural strength (axial) | MPa | 240 | 170 |
| Flexural strength (transverse) | MPa | 100 | 70 |
| Inter-laminar shear | MPa | 25 | 15 |
| Pin bearing strength | MPa | 70 | 50 |
Additional Generic Physical Property Data
| Property | Units | typical value |
|---|---|---|
| Density | g/cm 3 | 1.9 |
| Barcol Hardness | 3 | 50 |
| Water Absorption | % | 1.0 max |
| Electrical Strength | kV/mm | 5-10 |
| Coeff. of thermal expansion | deg C x 10 -6 | 6-10 |
| Coeff. of thermal conductivity | W/m deg C | 0.3-0.35 |
- 6 metres as standard
- Can be cut to suit
- Immediate delivery from stock
- More Profiles available but not stocked
- Pultruded Profiles: Grey
- Handrails and Ladder Profiles: Grey/Yellow
- Other RAL colours available on request
Available to be made in the following Resin Options:
- Fire retardant to BS476
- Pt7 Class 1
- Pt7 Class 2
- Low smoke
- Low toxicity
Other Points
– Price dependant on volume
– Next day delivery in most cases
– Structural Profiles are stocked in Grey with some shapes also stocked in Yellow
– For joining Pultruded Profiles please contact us.
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Fire Retardant Profiles - FAQs
Our stocked profiles are fire retardant to BS476 class 2 and are non-halogenated. We are able to manufacture BS476 class 1 on request.
In most cases, we are able to provide next-day deliveries. If your order is urgent, we would recommend calling us directly and getting in touch with our friendly team to make us fully aware. We will always do what we can to get products delivered to you on a next-day-delivery and prices will be dependent on volume.
The main colour of Fire-Retardant Profiles that we have in stock is Grey.
We serve a multitude of sectors including transport, manufacturing, construction, marine, railway, leisure, renewable energy, electrical, telecommunications, water, and many more.
Engineered Composites have been the leading supplier of high-quality GRP products including Fire Retardant Profiles. Trading for over three decades, we have the expertise and wealth of knowledge required to ensure you get the quality and quantity of GRP products that you need.