Astro FRA Socket Box Insert (35mm Deep)

The Astro FRA Socket Box Insert is an innovative fire safety solution specifically designed to enhance the fire protection of electrical socket boxes installed within fire-rated walls. This intumescent insert is engineered to provide up to 2 hours of fire resistance, helping to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and hot gases through wall cavities. It is an essential component in maintaining the integrity of fire-rated walls and ensuring building safety in both residential and commercial applications.

Key Features:

1. High Fire Resistance: The Astro FRA Socket Box Insert is constructed from a flexible intumescent material that reacts to heat by expanding and forming an insulating barrier. This barrier effectively seals the inside of the socket box, preventing fire and smoke from spreading through the electrical box and into wall cavities. Tested to provide up to 2 hours of fire protection, it helps to maintain the overall fire rating of the wall in which it is installed.

2. Intumescent Technology: The core of the insert is made from an advanced intumescent material that rapidly expands when exposed to temperatures above 200°C. This expansion closes off any gaps around the socket box and the surrounding wall, ensuring that no fire or smoke can penetrate through these potential weak points. The technology is highly effective in containing fire spread and provides critical time for occupants to evacuate safely.

3. Easy Installation: Designed for quick and straightforward installation, the Astro FRA Socket Box Insert can be easily fitted inside standard single and double electrical socket boxes. The insert is pre-formed to fit snugly into the back of the socket box, and no additional tools, adhesives, or sealants are required. This ease of installation makes it a cost-effective solution for fire safety upgrades and new construction projects alike.

4. Maintains Acoustic Integrity: In addition to its fire-resistant properties, the insert also helps to maintain the acoustic integrity of partition walls. By sealing the gaps around the socket box, it reduces the transmission of sound between rooms, providing both fire safety and noise control. This dual functionality is particularly beneficial in environments where privacy and sound insulation are important, such as offices, hotels, and residential buildings.

5. Versatile Application: The Astro FRA Socket Box Insert is suitable for use in a variety of settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It can be used in both new construction and retrofit projects, making it a versatile solution for improving fire safety in existing buildings as well as ensuring compliance in new builds.

6. Compliant with Safety Standards: The Astro FRA Socket Box Insert has been rigorously tested to meet the relevant fire safety standards, including BS EN 1364-1 and BS EN 1363-1. These certifications ensure that the product provides reliable and consistent fire protection, making it a trusted choice for building designers, contractors, and fire safety professionals.

Applications:

• Electrical Socket Boxes: Ideal for use in single and double electrical socket boxes installed in fire-rated walls, where fire protection is essential to prevent fire spread.
• Commercial and Residential Buildings: Suitable for use in a wide range of environments, including offices, residential apartments, hotels, schools, and healthcare facilities, where maintaining the fire integrity of walls is critical.
• New Builds and Retrofitting: Can be easily integrated into new construction projects or installed as part of retrofitting efforts to upgrade the fire safety of existing buildings.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Fire Safety: Provides up to 2 hours of fire protection, helping to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.
• Easy to Install: Quick and simple installation without the need for additional tools or materials.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a practical and economical way to improve fire safety without extensive modifications.
• Acoustic Insulation: Helps to reduce sound transmission, maintaining acoustic privacy.
• Compliance with Fire Safety Standards: Tested and certified to meet stringent fire safety regulations, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.