Gujarat-based WPCs pioneer Pathframe introduces FR Door Frames that can withstand fire up to 120 minutes
The WPCs pioneer Pathframe had entered the market with a vision of breaking the shackles of established notions and widespread belief around the Wood Polymer Composites (WPCs). And introducing the V0-rated WPCs in the market, right at its inception, is a testimony of its commitment.
And now with the introduction of breakthrough FR WPC door frames which are Fire Resistance (FR) for up to 120 minutes, Pathframe has escalated the aspirations of people and marketers alike.
The excerpts, “Innovation and augmentation through dedicated Research and Development (R&D) have always been a forte of the Gujarat-based Wood Polymer Composite (WPC) pioneer Pathframe. Be it coming up with the WPC Door Frames having V0 Fire Resistance as a default feature in all its product range since its inception merely three years back.
Taking the visionary legacy ahead, the Pathframe, WPC Door Frames pioneer from Gujarat has come up with a much more improved and breakthrough Fire Resistance (FR) WPC Door Frame that can withstand fire for up to 90 minutes. Allowing crucial initial moments for people, in general, and firefighters, in particular, to douse and contain the fire from spreading any further.
What is more astounding is the fact that in case of a fire, the FR WPC Door Frames don’t release any harmful smoke or gas, which is a major cause of concern as it, at times, leads to valuable loss of life.
Pathframe’s R&D was aimed at developing FR products that are cost-effective and reasonably priced as against the expensive FR products available in the market.
FR Door Frames can primarily be used in places like Main Doors, Fire Exits, Kitchens, Ducts, Electrical Rooms and any other place where there is a requirement for a fire-resistant door frame,” rightly outlines Pathframe’s dedication and motivation towards its commitment and futuristic vision.
As the saying goes, more is less. And to make it happen. If 90-minutes FR WPC door frames were not enough, it further raised the bar with the introduction of 120-minutes FR WPC door frames.
All these FR WPC door frames (rated for 30 mins, 60 mins, 90 mins and 120 mins) are duly tested and certified by the authorized government lab testing agency/agencies.
With the successful introduction of these duly tested FR WPC door frames, Pathframe has proved that with the right approach, vision and temperament intended goals can be achieved. And the FR WPC door frames are the testimony as well as proving the right answer to the question, which is ‘Can WPCs be FR?’.
The range of FR doorframes from the Gujarat-based WPC pioneer is befitting reply to the question posed above.
Pathframe’s 4 breakthrough FR WPC Door Frames:
A) 30-minute WPC Door Frames: Providing Pathframe FR 100x45mm Cellular Hollow WPC Door Frame with a rebate of 37mm. The frame shall have a 9mm deep groove for Front Architrave Fixing. The outer layer of the Cellular Frame shall be 5mm thick and the other 2 layers shall be 4mm thick. Fire resistance of 30 minutes has stability, thermal insulation, and no smoke unexposed face. Fire testing rating complying with NBC2016 code requirements.
Front Architrave shall be of 45 x18mm Hollow WPC section and Rear Architrave shall be of 30×12 Hollow WPC section. The Frame and Architraves shall be supplied in 3 parts as per the customized size and assembled with metered joints. The Door Frame has a Material Density of 990kg/m3, Shore Hardness of 62, Moisture Content less than 0.01% and Water Absorption of less than equal to 0.2% and screw withdrawal capacity of 50.78kg.
B) 60-minute WPC Door Frames: Providing Pathframe FR 100x45mm Cellular Hollow WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) Door Frame with a rebate of 37mm. The frame shall have a 9mm deep groove for Front Architrave Fixing. The outer layer of the Cellular Frame shall be 5mm thick and the other 2 layers shall be 4mm thick. Fire resistance of 60 minutes has stability, thermal insulation, and no smoke unexposed face. Fire testing rating complying with NBC2016 code requirements.
Front Architrave shall be of 45 x18mm Hollow WPC section and Rear Architrave shall be of 30×12 Hollow WPC section. The Frame and Architraves shall be supplied in 3 parts as per the customized size and assembled with metered joints. The Door Frame has a Material Density of 990kg/m3, Shore Hardness of 62, Moisture Content less than 0.01% and Water Absorption of less than equal to 0.2% and screw withdrawal capacity of 50.78kg.
C) 90-minute WPC Door Frames: Providing Pathframe FR 100x45mm Cellular Hollow WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) Door Frame with a rebate of 37mm. The frame shall have a 9mm deep groove for Front Architrave Fixing. The outer layer of the Cellular Frame shall be 5mm thick and the other 2 layers shall be 4mm thick. Fire resistance of 90 minutes has stability, thermal insulation, and no smoke unexposed face. Fire testing rating complying with NBC2016 code requirements.
Front Architrave shall be of 45 x18mm Hollow WPC section and Rear Architrave shall be of 30×12 Hollow WPC section. The Frame and Architraves shall be supplied in 3 parts as per the customized size and assembled with metered joints. The Door Frame has a Material Density of 990kg/m3, Shore Hardness of 62, Moisture Content less than 0.01% and Water Absorption of less than equal to 0.2% and screw withdrawal capacity of 50.78kg.
D) 120-minute WPC Door Frames: Providing Pathframe FR 100x45mm Cellular Hollow WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) Door Frame with a rebate of 37mm. The frame shall have a 9mm deep groove for Front Architrave Fixing. The outer layer of the Cellular Frame shall be 5mm thick and the other 2 layers shall be 4mm thick. Fire resistance of 120min has stability, thermal insulation, and no smoke unexposed face. Fire testing rating complying with NBC2016 code requirements.
Front Architrave shall be of 45 x18mm Hollow WPC section and Rear Architrave shall be of 30×12 Hollow WPC section. The Frame and Architraves shall be supplied in 3 parts as per the customized size and assembled with metered joints. The Door Frame has Material Density of 990kg/m3, Shore Hardness of 62, Moisture Content less than 0.01% and Water Absorption of less than equal to 0.2% and screw withdrawal capacity of 50.78kg.
All these FR-rated WPC door frames are the right kind of solution for the wood-based manufacturing and infrastructure sectors (industry as well as individual levels) are looking to latch on as the next best alternative to wood. Something which is fast becoming a cause of concern is the deforestation and felling of trees for wood hampering the natural balance and leading to grave environmental as well as climatic disasters.
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