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Elevator Smoke Curtain GX | Fire Protective Curtain FA | Deployable Draft Curtain SM5 | Fire Rated Smoke curtain SD
Where are fire curtains used?
Since fire and smoke curtains have small, light headboxes, they can be installed “hidden” above the ceiling and offer more architectural freedom than traditional solutions, like doors or walls.
Fire curtains are often used in open-plan situations where the building’s aesthetics matter the most, like atria, stairwells, and lobbies of all types of buildings, from residential to retail to industrial.
But first, what is a fire curtain?
A Fire curtain is a deployable fire-rated textile that descends from the ceiling to block an opening and stop fire and smoke from spreading. It comprises a housing (headbox), lateral guides, and closing strip (bottom bar).
The fire curtain will deploy to seal off an opening via gravity in response to either a power interruption or a signal from the fire alarm control panel. Once the curtain is uncoiled, it will maintain the integrity of a fire barrier. Fire curtains can be used to replace a non-load-bearing wall.
How does a fire curtain work?
The Fire Curtain FA is an automatic, gravity fail-safe barrier with integrated seals. The Fire Protective Curtain FA is UL 10D listed and approved for fire protection. This opening protective curtain complies with NFPA 80 requirements and is available with 1-hour and 3-hour fire ratings and UL listed low-voltage 48VDC motor.
The Fire Curtain FA is low profile, lightweight, and can be installed almost invisible above the ceiling and remains hidden until it’s needed. The FA curtain comes in different sizes and is used in multiple applications, from openings in firewalls to multi-story atriums.
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Meet the Fire Protective Curtain FA from Fire Curtain Technologies
The curtain will remain inside the headbox until triggered by a local detector or fire alarm control panel. In the event of a fire, the fire curtain will descend, sealing off an opening. Fire curtains also feature a fail-safe gravity technology; this will allow the curtain to deploy under gravity at a steady speed even if there’s no power in the building.
Our Product
The purpose of a fire curtain is to seal off an area to contain a fire and to prevent it from spreading. It operates automatically when interfaced with the building fire alarm system.
Comprised of a flexible fire-resistant fabric that is mounted into a headbox, the fire curtain can be installed hidden above the ceiling. In the event of a fire, the automatic fire curtain deploys receiving a signal from a fire detection system to seal off an opening.
Horizontal Fire Curtain H & HC
2-hour Horizontal Fire Protective Curtain for ceiling openings. UL 10D, UL 1784. ASTM E 84,
2-hour Horizontal Fire Protective Curtain for ceiling openings.
UL 10D, UL 1784.
ASTM E 84, CAL FIRE Listing
Horizontal Fire Curtain H & HC
The Smoke and Fire Curtain H is a 2-hour textile horizontally deploying opening protective for ceiling openings. It’s ideal for large open areas, like atriums. The horizontal fire curtain avoids the spread of smoke and fire between floors effectively. The system can be installed directly on the embrasure or under the ceiling, completely hidden to the viewer. High variability in design, like arch-shape is also available.
Options
Horizontal Smoke Curtain H: System with tensioning cables in a distance of 5′ to support the fabric with large dimensions and the pressure load. Ideal for large openings in ceilings up to 66′ in width and high drop length.
Horizontal Smoke Curtain HC: System for openings up to 33′ x 33′ without tensioning cables. 33’x 66′ is also available.
Operation
In the event of an alarm, the system closes using the spring force without requiring an external power source.
Certifications
- UL 10D listed and approved for fire protection
- UL 1784 listed and approved for smoke protection
- UL 864
- ASTM E 84
- OSHPD CA Certificate
- CAL FIRE Listing
Head box Size
19.69” x 15.75” (w x h)
Fire Rating
2 Hour Integrity to 2000°F
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Features
- High variability in design, like arch-shape
- Spring closing system with fail-safe technology
- Custom sizes
- Lightweight
- Cost effective
- Head box and side guides can be powder coated in all RAL colors
- Multiple mounting option
Applications
- Atrium
- Stairways
- Skylights
Perimeter Fire Protective Curtain S
2-hour Accordion Fire Protective Curtain. UL 10D. No corner posts are needed. Complies with NFPA 252,
2-hour Horizontal Fire Protective Curtain for ceiling openings.
UL 10D, UL 1784.
ASTM E 84, CAL FIRE Listing
Perimeter Fire Protective Curtain S
The Cornering Fire and Smoke Curtain S is a vertically deploying, gravity fail-safe barrier. The accordion-style fire protective curtain creates an enclosure without the need for columns, corner posts or lateral supports. It is ideal for atrium separation and corner situations.
The Fire Curtain S delivers architectural freedom, allowing for removing walls and columns with a deployable, NFPA-80 compliant opening protective.
Options
Manufactured by Stoebich, the Fibershield S can be customized can be designed to almost any shape (rectangular to polygons, or open systems)
Operation
- UL 10D listed and approved for fire protection
- UL10C
- 20 minutes fire rating UL10B
- NFPA 252
- ASTM E 84
- OSHPD CA Certificate
- CAL FIRE Listing
- Complies with NFPA 80 requirements
Fire Rating
2 hours fire rating according to UL 10D
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Features
- Gravity Fail safe system
- Lightweight
- Cost effective
- Compact design
- Custom sizes
- No corner posts needed
- Head box and bottom bar can be powder coated in all RAL colors
Applications
- Atrium
- Stairways
- Skylights
Elevator Fire Rated Smoke Curtain SD
1-3 hours Fire Protective Smoke Curtain for elevator doors. UL 10D, UL 1784 Complies with IBC §3006.2
2-hour Horizontal Fire Protective Curtain for ceiling openings.
UL 10D, UL 1784.
ASTM E 84, CAL FIRE Listing
Elevator Fire Rated Smoke Curtain SD
The Fire Protective Smoke Curtain SD is ideal for elevator hoistways. The Smoke and Fire Curtain seals off the opening preventing smoke from spreading via the elevator shaft.
Operation
The Elevator Fire & Smoke Curtain SD remains hidden above the ceiling and deploys automatically when connected to a fire alarm system. A simple signal from a fire alarm or detection device deploys the elevator curtain. Loss of power will also trigger the elevator curtain.
Standards
Complies with IBC §3006.2 – Hoistway Protection
Code References
- UL 10D listed and approved for fire protection
- UL 1784 listed and approved for smoke protection
- UL 864
- ASTM E 84
- OSHPD CA Certificate
- CAL FIRE Listing
Head box Size
6 1/8″ x 5 7/8″ (w x h)
THE SYSTEM INCLUDES
Head box and fabric
The system incorporates a glass fiber fabric wound around a steel roller that incorporates a 24V permanent magnet roller. The roller assembly is encased in a galvanized steel head box, which can be hidden above the ceiling. The fabric is silver grey and can be printed with custom signage per customer request.
Side guides
The side guides provide a seal between the sides of the curtain fabric and the walls, ensuring that any positive or negative pressures created by a fire will be resisted by the curtain. Side Guides need to be buried in framing to be completely hidden.
Bottom bar
The bottom bar makes contact with the floor when the curtain is deployed, creating a tight seal with the building structure.
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Features
- Gravity Fail safe system
- Lightweight
- Cost effective
- Compact design
- Custom sizes
- Head box and side guides can be powder coated in all RAL colors
- Proven performance – tested to 10,000 cycles
SI-N WIDTH: 14.5 ft SI-N HEIGHT: 9 ft SI-L WIDTH: 14.5 ft SI-L HEIGHT: 19.5 / 18 ft
Applications
- Lobbies
- Egress Opening
- Elevators
- Elevator hoist way door
- Commercial buildings
- Office buildings
Elevator Smoke Curtain GX
Smoke protective curtain for elevator doors. UL 1784. UL 263 Complies with IBC §3006.2
2-hour Horizontal Fire Protective Curtain for ceiling openings.
UL 10D, UL 1784.
ASTM E 84, CAL FIRE Listing
GX Elevator Smoke Containment
Stöbich’s Elevator Smoke Containment Curtain GX is an innovative, rolling gasketing smoke curtain to be used in conjunction with fire-rated elevator openings to achieve smoke and draft control, rated to UL 1784. When installed over fire-rated elevator doors, the GX Curtain complies with IBC 3006.3 subsection 3 as an alternative to an enclosed lobby, and is accepted by architects and AHJ’s throughout the United States.
The Elevator Smoke Curtain GX consists of a flame resistant, reinforced peek foil thermoplastic film that unrolls from a head box positioned above the opening. The curtain deploys upon a signal from a smoke detector or fire alarm, creating a smoke and draft control barrier between the curtain and the opening. The curtain uses sewn-in magnetic strips to adhere to either auxiliary rails or ferrous elevator frames.
GX Elevator Smoke Containment systems are used as alternatives to swinging smoke doors for hoistway protection, and are evaluated in accordance with ICC-ES acceptance criteria for smoke containment systems used with fire-resistive elevator hoistway doors and frames (ACC77, Section 3.1.1).
Code Compliance
- UL 1784
- NFPA 105
- Complies with IBC §3006.2 – Hoistway Protection
- ASTM E84 (CAN/ULC-S102)
- CA Listing OPM-0371-13
- NYC Building Code zero-clearance elevator door 403.9.1.1 subsection 3
- ACC77 Section 3.1.1
- ICCRR-1059 in accordance with ICC-ES (Intertek)
KEY FEATURES
Material
Clear Transparent Fabric
Side Guides
Flexible Magnetic Guides
ADA Compliant Egress
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Electrical System / Fire Alarm
The GX smoke curtain system is gravity fail-safe and does not require emergency power for its safe operation. The electrical control system functions to rewind the curtain into its holding position and is intended to be connected to the building’s power supply of 120V AC/60Hz. A fire alarm control panel or a local smoke detector can be connected to a normally closed dry contact. The electrical system is listed to UL 864 and comes standard with 20 minutes of battery backup.
Curtain Deployment
The Elevator Curtain GX deploys when notified by the general fire alarm, local smoke detectors, or loss of power. A cabling system allows the curtain to unwind, with vertical magnetic strips creating a seal against the elevator frame or auxiliary rails. The housing unit may be installed directly above the elevator opening or recessed above the finished ceiling. The smoke curtain must be directly or indirectly connected to a smoke detector located in the elevator lobby.
Dimensions
The housing measures 10¼ʺ high X 9⅞ʺ deep.
Maintenance & Testing
The smoke curtain system is gravity fail-safe and does not require emergency power for its safe operation. The electrical control system functions to rewind the curtain into its holding position and is intended to be connected to the building’s power supply of 120V AC/60Hz. Fire alarm control panel or a local smoke detector can be connected to a normally closed dry contact. The electrical system is listed to UL 864 and comes standard with 20 minutes of battery backup.
Finish Options
The housing is designed to be either exposed or recessed and can be powder coated as required.
The frame surrounding the elevator door must be a minimum of No. 14 gage [0.0747 inches] steel with a 2-inch wide flat profile. Narrow, nonferrous, or beveled frames require the installation of auxiliary ferrous steel rails. The stock steel auxiliary rails have a stainless steel finish and can be powder coated in any available color.
Egress
The GX allows for egress from the elevator car after the system is deployed by pushing the curtain-mounted egress buttons located on the center of both sides of the screen. In the event of power failure, occupants can push on the curtain’s edge, and the magnetic strips will separate from the hoistway opening and allow for egress on either side.
Fire Protective Curtain FA
1–3 hours UL 10D Fire Protective Curtain Complies with NFPA 80, IBC §404.6, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710
1–3 hours UL 10D Fire Protective Curtain
Complies with NFPA 80,
IBC §404.6, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710
Fire Protective Curtain FA
The FA Curtain is an automatic, fire protective barrier that prevents fire and smoke from transferring from one part of a building to another. The Fire Protective Curtain is a vertical deploying opening protective, ideal to replace fire doors and protect atriums and lobbies.
Options
This vertically deploying opening protective is available with 1-hour and 3-hour fire protective ratings and carries UL 10D for up to 3 hours.
Standards
- UL 10D listed and approved for fire protection
- UL listed low-voltage 48VDC motor actuators
Code References
- Complies with NFPA 80 requirements
- Complies with IBC §404.6 Atrium Protection
- Complies with IBC §706, 707, 708, 709, 710
Operation
It can be installed above the ceiling and remain hidden until it’s needed. In the event of a fire, the fire curtain automatically deploys when interfaced with the building fire alarm system. Local smoke detectors or loss of power will also trigger the fire curtain (Gravity Fail Safe System)
Head box Size
6 1/8″ x 5 7/8″ (w x h)
Fire Rating
1 Hour integrity to 1700°F
3 Hour integrity to 1920°F
Features
- Gravity Fail-safe system
- Lightweight
- Cost effective
- Compact design
- Custom sizes
- Head box and side guides can be powder coated in all RAL colors
- Proven performance – tested to 10,000 cycles
WIDTH: ∞ ft DROP: 19.5 ft
Applications
- Corridors
- Opening protectives
- To replace fire doors
- To replace fire walls
- Halls
Deployable Draft Curtain SM5
Tested to EN 12101-1. Complies with NFPA 92, IBC §1019.3
2-hour Horizontal Fire Protective Curtain for ceiling openings.
UL 10D, UL 1784.
ASTM E 84, CAL FIRE Listing
Deployable Draft Curtain SM5
Certified to European Standard and available with side guides.
The Automatic Smoke Curtain SM5 design satisfies both commercial and industrial smoke control requirements. Its compact and flexible design offers many opportunities for modification to suit the requirements of any building.
The Sm5 Smoke Curtain is ideal for engineered smoke evacuation systems. Used primarily for smoke control at atriums and exit access stairways.
Options
The system is available with T and corner pieces for corner situations. Partial or full deploymen
Code References
Complies with IBC §1019.3 – Exit Access Stairs and Escalators
Operation
- The Smoke Curtain SM5 can be linked to a fire detection system. It will remain hidden above the ceiling until it’s triggered by the general fire alarm, local smoke detectors, or loss of power.
Head box Size
6 1/8″ x 5 7/8″ (w x h)
Features
- Gravity Fail safe system
- Lightweight
- Cost effective
- Compact design
- Custom sizes
- Head box and side guides can be powder coated in all RAL colors
- Proven performance – tested to 10,000 cycles
WIDTH: 5 ft – ∞ ft HEIGHT: 49 ft
Applications
- Electric stairway
- Atria
- Cornering
- Lobbies
- Commercial buildings
- Shopping centers
Fire Rated Smoke curtain SD
1-3 hours Fire Protective Smoke Curtain. UL 10D, UL 1784 Vertical Opening Protective Complies with
2-hour Horizontal Fire Protective Curtain for ceiling openings.
UL 10D, UL 1784.
ASTM E 84, CAL FIRE Listing
Fire Rated Smoke curtain SD
The Smoke and Fire Curtain SD is an automatic, gravity-drop barrier with integrated seals. The SD Curtain is ideal for atrium separation and can also be used in openings that can lead to rapid smoke migration.
Options
This vertically deploying opening protective is available with 1-hour and 3-hour fire protective ratings and carries UL 10D for up to 3 hours and UL 1784 for smoke and draft.
Operation
The Fire Protective Smoke SD will remain hidden above the ceiling until it’s triggered by the general fire alarm, local smoke detectors, or loss of power (Gravity Fail-Safe System).
Standards
- UL 10D listed and approved for fire protection
- UL 1784 listed and approved for smoke protection
- UL listed low-voltage 48VDC motor actuators
Code References
- Complies with NFPA 80 requirements
- Complies with IBC §706, 707, 708, 709, 710
Head box Size
1 Hour integrity to 1700°F
3 Hour integrity to 1920°F
Fire Rating
2 Hour Integrity to 2000°F
Features
- Cost effective
- Gravity Fail safe system
- Lightweight
- Compact design
- Virtually invisible
- Head box and side guides can be powder coated in all RAL colors
- Proven performance – tested to 10,000 cycles
SI-N WIDTH: 14.5 ft SI-N HEIGHT: 9 ft SI-L WIDTH: 14.5 ft SI-L HEIGHT: 19.5 / 18 ft
Applications
- Lobbies
- Atrium
- Elevator hoist ways
- Openings in rated walls
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