Astro FRA Socket Box Cover - Double

Astro FRA Socket Box Cover

Double socket 

The Astro FRA Socket Box Cover is a highly effective fire safety solution designed to enhance the fire protection of electrical socket boxes within fire-rated walls. This cover is specifically engineered to provide up to 2 hours of fire resistance, helping to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases through wall cavities via electrical installations. By fitting over standard socket boxes, the cover plays a crucial role in maintaining the fire integrity of walls and ensuring building safety in both residential and commercial environments.

Key Features:

1. Advanced Fire Resistance: The Astro FRA Socket Box Cover is made from a high-performance intumescent material that expands rapidly when exposed to heat. In the event of a fire, this expansion seals the socket box, effectively blocking the passage of fire, smoke, and hot gases through potential openings. The cover's ability to provide up to 2 hours of fire protection makes it a critical component in safeguarding lives and property by containing the fire to its point of origin.

2. Intumescent Technology: The core of the cover is constructed from a specially formulated intumescent material that reacts to temperatures exceeding 200°C. Upon exposure to heat, the material expands and fills any gaps around the socket box and the wall opening, forming a tight seal that prevents the spread of fire and smoke. This technology is highly effective in containing the spread of fire, providing valuable time for building occupants to evacuate and for fire services to respond.

3. Easy Installation: Designed for ease of use, the Astro FRA Socket Box Cover can be installed quickly and without the need for specialized tools or equipment. The cover is designed to fit securely over standard single and double electrical socket boxes. Its flexible material allows it to be easily manipulated into place, making it an ideal solution for both new installations and retrofitting existing buildings with enhanced fire protection.

4. Maintenance of Wall Integrity: By covering the socket box, the Astro FRA Socket Box Cover helps maintain the overall fire integrity of the partition wall. Electrical socket boxes can be weak points in fire-rated walls, where fire and smoke can easily penetrate. The cover ensures these vulnerable points are adequately protected, maintaining the wall's fire rating and compliance with fire safety regulations.

5. Acoustic Insulation: In addition to its fire-resistant properties, the Astro FRA Socket Box Cover also contributes to acoustic insulation. By sealing gaps around the socket box, it helps to reduce the transmission of sound through walls, enhancing the acoustic performance of partition walls. This dual function makes it suitable for use in environments where both fire safety and noise reduction are important considerations, such as offices, hotels, and residential buildings.

6. Versatile Application: The Astro FRA Socket Box Cover is suitable for use in a wide range of settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It is particularly valuable in environments where electrical installations are dense, and the potential for fire spread through wall cavities must be minimized. The cover can be used in both new construction projects and as part of retrofit efforts to upgrade fire safety in existing buildings.

7. Compliance with Safety Standards: The Astro FRA Socket Box Cover has been rigorously tested and certified to meet international fire safety standards, including BS EN 1364-1 and BS EN 1363-1. Its performance has been validated to ensure consistent and reliable fire protection, making it a trusted choice for building designers, contractors, and fire safety professionals seeking to comply with fire regulations and enhance building safety.

Applications:

• Electrical Socket Boxes: Ideal for use over standard single and double electrical socket boxes installed in fire-rated walls to prevent fire and smoke from penetrating wall cavities.
• Commercial and Residential Buildings: Suitable for a wide range of environments, including offices, residential apartments, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, and other public buildings.
• New Builds and Retrofitting: Can be easily incorporated into new construction projects or used to enhance fire safety in existing structures by retrofitting over existing socket boxes.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Fire Safety: Provides up to 2 hours of fire protection, helping to contain fire and smoke and prevent them from spreading through electrical installations.
• Quick and Easy Installation: Simple to install with no need for special tools or materials, making it a convenient solution for improving fire safety.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a practical and economical way to enhance fire protection without extensive modifications or costs.
• Acoustic Benefits: Helps reduce sound transmission between rooms, contributing to a quieter indoor environment.
• Reliable and Compliant: Tested and certified to meet stringent fire safety standards, ensuring dependable protection and compliance with building regulations.

Delivery

All deliveries are subject to stock and availability.

UK Mainland

**Express Delivery Cut Off – subject to cleared payments and passing of payment security checks by 12pm.

All UK Mainland orders qualify for FREE when you spend £75 ex vat or more*. *Please note certain items do not qualify for free delivery. 

Consignments will be delivered using DPD, Evri, and Shipley, or direct from the supplier if stock is not readily available within our warehouse.

Certain items do not qualify for free delivery - this will be automatically applied at the checkout

Large heavy items may be subject to pallet charges - you will be notified by our customer care team. 

Outside UK Mainland (Including Ireland)

*Please note the following postcodes are classed as Non-Mainland UK or Remote / Rural delivery: AB, IV, KW, PA, PH, HS, KA, ZE, PO30-PO41, IM, JE, GY, BT, TR21-TR25.

The following locations incur a carriage charge starting at £20.83 EX VAT

Europe

It is advised you arrange your own courier collection from our warehouse. If you require assistance Dortech Direct can schedule a delivery for you. Prices are dependent on box quantity and order weight. Please call our sales team for a quotation on 0330 1281212.

United States 

Pricing Information
All product prices are available on quotation only. To receive a customized quote, please contact us directly with your product requirements. We will respond promptly with pricing, availability, and shipping details tailored to your request.

Shipping Information
We are pleased to offer shipping to most locations within the United States, excluding Hawaii and Alaska at this time.

• Eligible Shipping Areas: Continental United States only (Excludes Hawaii and Alaska)

• Delivery Timeframe: Estimated delivery is 10–14 working days from the date of dispatch

• Shipping Confirmation: A confirmation email with tracking details will be sent once your order is shipped

Please note: Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by external factors such as customs processing or carrier delays.

Other Information 

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• All available delivery options will be displayed at checkout/basket pages
• Working days do not include Weekends or Bank holidays
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BACS & Purchase Orders

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Damages

By ordering with Dortech Direct you agree to inspect goods upon delivery. Damaged goods should be rejected. If you notice damage after the goods are delivered, you must report this to us within 48 hours of delivery. Dortech Direct does not accept damage liability for issues reported over 2 working days from the point of delivery.

You can report damage by sending your order details and images of any issues to [email protected]

Returns

If you wish to initiate a product return within 14 days, we gladly offer a refund as long as the item is returned in its original condition, including all packaging, tags, labels, and accessories. Kindly complete the provided return form and include it in the package you are sending back.

Ensure that you diligently fill out all the necessary fields on the Returns Form.

Delivery & Returns for Trade

We will deliver into branch or direct to any customer office/site address.

Returns

If you wish to initiate a product return within 14 days, we gladly offer a refund as long as the item is returned in its original condition, including all packaging, tags, labels, and accessories. Kindly complete the provided return form and include it in the package you are sending back.

Please be aware that orders exceeding £100 excluding VAT are subject to a non-negotiable 40% restocking fee. This charge represents the administrative time and overheads to reprocess the stock. 

Ensure that you diligently fill out all the necessary fields on the Returns Form.