One of several kinds of passive insulation, fire wrap is used on ducts and other applications to prevent the spread of potential fires throughout a building. At SPI, we offer a range of passive fire protection options that could fit the description of “fire wrap”.

Fire wrap is commonly made of inorganic fibers that can withstand long periods of high heat. This contains a fire to its point of origin and prevents it from spreading to other surfaces. The products are typically encapsulated in foil, which reinforces them and adds strength to prevent damage during handling and installation.

One might opt to use fire wrap rather than constructing code-compliant shafts for a number of reasons. Fire wrap is often much less expensive than constructing a code-compliant shaft, making it appropriate for a project on a budget. It is typically easy to handle, and its low profile takes up less space than shaft construction would. It also allows for curved, unusually-shaped, or complex surfaces to be insulated more easily, reducing work time and adding value to a project.

Nearly all commercial buildings require some sort of “fire stop” application in order to meet building codes and make the building safe for occupants. These requirements can range from the obvious, like dryer vent pipes, to the less evident, such as for data cables. At SPI, we carry products that can meet all of these needs and more, as evidenced by the examples below.

Some potential applications and solutions include:
• Commercial kitchen grease ducts
     • Solution: Thermal Ceramics FireMaster FastWrap XL Duct Wrap
• Dryer vent pipes in a wood-framed apartment complex
     • Solution: Thermal Ceramics FireMaster DryerWrap
• Wrapping data cables for data integrity in case of fire emergency
     • Solution: Specified Technologies E-Wrap Endothermic Wrap
• Wrapping PVC pipe in a return air plenum to get smoke flame required by code
     • Solution: Thermal Ceramics FireMaster Plenum Wrap

We are happy to provide a consultation for any of your fire wrap needs – even complex solutions such as air ventilation systems and hazardous chemical exhaust systems. Contact your SPI branch today for help choosing the fire wrap product that is right for you.

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