Fitherm - GC
Product Description
Fitherm® GC is a flexible intumescent sheet based on expandable graphite and especially developed for the use as cable bandage against fire in all electric installations. In case of fire Fitherm® GC will expand to multiple times its original volume and build a very effective barrier around cables against fire and smoke. Fitherm® GC expands to a preferential direction perpendicular to the sheet and prevents spreading-out of a fire along the cable channel.
Fitherm® GC can be easily wrapped around cables and cable ducts. A combination of precise dimension and excellent intumescent properties makes this product suitable to reach a high level of fire-protection, also for other applications. Fitherm® GC sheet has a glass fiber cloth on one side and can be laminated with different sheet materials on both sides if necessary in different applications, for example, with a high quality self-adhesive for easy installation and durable fixing.
Technical Data
| Density | approx. 0.80 g/cm³ |
| Expansion temperature | starting from 180°C |
| Expansion factor | up to 50-fold its original thickness |
| Expansion pressure | start approx. 0.70 N/mm² |
| LOI | . > 70 |
| Colour | grey |
Applications
Fitherm GC is developed especially for protecting cable/cable bundle against fire in electric installations like::
- power stations
- transformer stations
- commercial and residendial building
- tunnels
- ships
- transportation systems
Storage
Availability
Fitherm® GC is available as flexible sheets in the following standard dimensions, other measures on request:
Thickness: minimum 0.55 mm, 1 mm or 1.5 mm
Size: 1.100 x 2.100 mm or 1100 x 2400 mm
Lamination with self-adhesive tape is possible.
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