Firex Cabinets…

Firex Cabinets are used to suppress fire and manufacture to protect valuable documents, files, and other sensitive materials from heat, smoke, and fire damage. They are generally used in offices, industrial settings,s, and home environments to make sure the important items are protected from the fire.

Firex Cabinets Specifications 

Firex designs cabinets with particular Fire resistance ratings and important features that ensure they perform well in fire areas. The main key specific factors are 

• Fire suppression rating

It links with a fire rating, commonly ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. But this rating shows how long the cabinet can cope with high heat while adjusting the internal temperature which protects the important materials. 

• Material Manufacturer

It is generally made of steel or a combination of steel and composite material, that is heat resistant. Therefore, Some models have features with an intumescent seal and this helps the door and prohibits smoke and heat.

• Internal lining

The manufacturer’s design cabinet with internally coated in different types of materials such as gypsum or ceramic fiber and vermiculite and this material keeps a lower temperature inside.

• Waterproof features

Some models also have a water resistant potential which helps prevent damage from sprinklers. Cabinets are designed to maintain the internal temperature during a fire even when exposed to water.

Capacity of Firex Cabinets 

The capacity of these Cabinets depends on the size and model. Universal fire protection provides the different sizes with models according to the client requirements. But the Small Capacity 

People generally install cabinets in small offices or homes and medium capacity Moreover, People use cabinets in office environments where multiple file drawers control the fire for 1 to 2 hours. However, the large capacity cabinets are commonly used in large offices and resist fire for 3 to 4 hours and save documents, electronics, and other materials that need to be protected from fire.

Types of Firex Cabinets 

There are different types of cabinets which depend on the design and use. The common types of cabinets such as 

• Fire suppression File Cabinets
• Fireproof safe cabinets 
• Data protection Cabinets
• Fireproof document storage Boxes 
• Fire resistant Valve 

Single door Cabinets 

These cabinets have a single door that vibrates to open. They adjust the door with a sealing material such as intumescent material or gasket that enlarges when manifested to heat which is why it prevents the spread of fire.

Single-door cabinets are used where smaller storage is required. In addition, they can store smaller quantities of chemicals and flammable liquids. People commonly use it in workshops small places and Laboratories.

Double Door Cabinets 

These types of cabinets have two doors that open outwards and have a large space area. However, they cope with heat-resistant seals to help contain a fire for a long time. The double door also serves where a large storage such as flammable liquid or hazardous materials is required.

Laboratories or production areas, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities commonly use it.