Smoke Curtains Tested to BS EN-12101-1

Security Features

•    The SC1 acts as a smoke control barrier, essential for protecting escape routes and reducing smoke migration—not a security curtain in the physical sense, but vital for life safety and compartmental protection.
•   Operates automatically via fire alarm or building management system signals, requiring no manual locking or unlocking.
•   Can be paired with fire curtains to enhance dual-layer fire and smoke containment strategies in public and commercial buildings.
   

Safety Features

•    Tested in accordance with BS EN 12101-1, the key standard for smoke curtains in smoke control systems.
•   Available in configurations rated for DH60 and D120 classifications, offering 60 to 120 minutes of smoke containment depending on application.
•   Incorporates a gravity fail-safe system, ensuring deployment in the event of power loss or emergency.
•   Includes battery backup (UPS) for consistent operation during electrical outages.
•   Helps maintain visibility in evacuation paths and reduces exposure to toxic smoke gases.
   

Fire Safety

•    While not a fire-rated product, the SC1 plays a critical role in smoke control, particularly for maintaining tenable escape conditions in large buildings.
•   Prevents lateral smoke spread by containing it within defined smoke reservoirs.
•   Constructed with durable, smoke-resistant fabric, reinforced with steel wire and coated for longevity in high-temperature environments.
•   Enhances the effectiveness of smoke ventilation systems by controlling the direction and volume of smoke flow.
   

Design & Customisation

•    Features a discreet and lightweight headbox design, allowing for aesthetically minimal integration into modern ceilings and bulkheads.
•   Supplied in RAL 9005 black or RAL 9010 white, with custom colour options available to blend with architectural finishes.
•   Modular design allows for coverage of large spans and the creation of multi-curtain arrangements with overlapping barriers.
   

Operation & Controls

•    Operated via a 24V DC motor, linked to a dedicated control panel such as the FC-INTUM for smoke curtains.
•   Integrated with fire alarm and building management systems (BMS) for fully automated response.
•   Features include manual test switch, reset functionality, and compatibility with audible/visual warning systems for enhanced safety during deployment.
•   Built-in system monitoring ensures reliable operation and supports compliance with maintenance protocols.
   

 Installation & Warranty

•    Supplied made-to-measure to fit the required opening and smoke containment strategy.
•   Can be installed as a soffit fix or face fix, depending on the ceiling structure and design intent.
•   Typically mounted in conjunction with non-loadbearing structures like plasterboard or metal framing, with guidance from fire engineers.
•   Covered by a 12-month warranty, with support for extended cover through certified maintenance plans.
   

Lead Time & Common Applications

•    Typical lead time: 2–4 weeks depending on size and configuration.
•   Commonly used in shopping centres, airports, hospitals, warehouses, public transport hubs, and multi-storey commercial buildings.
•   Ideal for open-plan layouts, atriums, lift lobbies, and compartmentalised smoke reservoirs to aid smoke extraction systems.