Ducting Supplies Becomes an Approved Firemac Fire-Resistant Ductwork Manufacturer
We are proud to announce that Ducting Supplies has recently been approved as a Firemac fire-resistant ductwork manufacturer.
This important accreditation allows us to manufacture Firemac fire-resistant ductwork systems at our Lancashire manufacturing facility, strengthening our ability to support contractors, consultants and construction professionals with safety-critical ventilation solutions.
What is Firemac fire-resistant ductwork?
Firemac is a leading provider of passive fire-protection systems for the built environment.
The Firemac FM system uses a specially woven glass-fibre fabric that is applied directly to steel ductwork during manufacture. The result is a compact fire-resistant ductwork system designed to help maintain its performance during a fire.
Firemac ductwork systems have been tested to recognised British and European Standards. The available fire resistance can cover the key performance requirements of:
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Stability – the ductwork remains securely in place during a fire.
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Integrity – the system resists the passage of flames and hot gases.
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Insulation – the system limits the temperature rise on the unexposed side.
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Smoke leakage – the ductwork controls the movement of smoke where required.
The exact performance and fire-resistance period will depend on the specified system, ductwork application and project requirements.
What does our Firemac approval mean?
Becoming an approved Firemac manufacturer involves specialist training and requires the system to be manufactured in accordance with Firemac’s tested construction methods and quality requirements.
Our trained fabrication team can now manufacture Firemac fire-resistant ductwork alongside our existing range of standard rectangular and spiral ductwork.
Customers can benefit from:
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Fire-resistant ductwork manufactured in the UK
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Manufacture by trained ductwork fabricators
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Rectangular ductwork made to project-specific dimensions
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Bespoke fittings, bends, transitions and offsets
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Technical support when preparing ductwork schedules
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Fast turnaround from our Lancashire manufacturing facility
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Nationwide delivery to construction sites across the UK
Where is fire-resistant ductwork required?
Fire-resistant ductwork may be required where ventilation systems pass through fire-rated compartments or where the ductwork forms part of a building’s smoke-control or life-safety strategy.
Typical applications can include:
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Commercial kitchens
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Smoke-extract systems
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Basement and car-park ventilation
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Escape routes and protected corridors
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Hospitals and healthcare facilities
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Schools and universities
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Hotels and residential developments
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Shopping centres and leisure facilities
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Commercial and industrial buildings
The correct ductwork classification must always be determined from the building’s fire strategy and the project specification.
Manufactured by an experienced UK ductwork specialist
Ducting Supplies is part of Northern Ventilation Ltd, a British ductwork manufacturer with decades of experience in ventilation manufacture and supply.
From our Lancashire facility, we manufacture standard and bespoke ductwork for projects throughout the UK. Our capabilities include rectangular ductwork, spiral ducting, plenums, attenuators, dampers, commercial-kitchen extraction components and fully bespoke fabrications.
Adding Firemac fire-resistant ductwork to our manufacturing capabilities means customers can now source an even wider range of ventilation products from one experienced UK supplier.
Supporting projects from quotation to delivery
Our team can work from your ductwork drawings, schedules or project specifications to prepare a quotation for the required fire-resistant ductwork.
To help us provide an accurate quotation, please include:
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Ductwork dimensions and quantities
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Required fire-resistance period
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System application, such as kitchen extract, ventilation or smoke extract
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Project drawings or ductwork schedules
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Site location and required delivery date
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The applicable fire strategy or performance specification
All Firemac ductwork must be specified, manufactured and installed in accordance with the relevant tested system requirements.
Request a quotation
If you have an upcoming project that requires Firemac fire-resistant ductwork, speak to the Ducting Supplies team today.
Send us your drawings or ductwork schedule and we will review your requirements and prepare a competitive quotation.
Contact Ducting Supplies today for Firemac fire-resistant ductwork manufactured in Lancashire and delivered nationwide.
