UK/FC8 Series
Product Description
The UK/FC8 Series is the industry standard for commercial and public buildings. Tested to the comprehensive BS 8524-1 standard, these curtains are favoured by architects for their proven reliability and durability.
The range includes the Standard FC8 for high-quality fire integrity and the UK/FC8-S, which includes integrated smoke seals. Both models are designed to be as unobtrusive as possible, featuring compact headboxes that can be easily concealed within standard ceiling tiles until an alarm is triggered.
Ideal Uses
Use these for high-spec commercial projects where total compliance and aesthetic integration are the top priorities.
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Schools & Universities: Protects open-plan learning areas, stairwells, and lift lobbies without impacting the building’s design.
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Modern Offices: Used to seal off floor-to-floor voids while maintaining a clean, open-plan look.
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Retail Developments: Ideal for protecting individual shop fronts and internal walkways in busy shopping centres.
Key Features
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Total Reliability: Rigorously tested for response time, velocity, and durability over hundreds of cycles.
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Compact Design: Small footprint headbox allows for a discrete installation in any ceiling type.
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Versatile Protection: Offers a robust 3-hour fire rating with optional smoke sealing for total life safety.
Technical Specifications
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Fire Rating: 180 Minutes (3 Hours) Integrity (E).
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Maximum Size: Up to 4m wide x 6m drop (Single Roller); Multiple roller options available for larger spans.
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Standard Compliance: Fully tested to BS 8524-1, BS EN 1634-1, and BS EN 1634-3 (S version).
Options and Variations
ELECTRIC
P250 Panel – When the fire alarm is triggered the curtain descends automatically
P100 Panel – When the fire alarm is triggered the curtain has a multi-stop descend feature
MANUAL
Not applicable
FINISHES
Can be Polyester powder coated or plastisol coated in a range of standard RAL colours’ for an extra charge.
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UK Roller Shutters Ltd
Unit 41
Wombourne Enterprise Park
Bridgnorth Road
Wombourne
United Kingdom
WV5 0AL
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