Fire shutters are the unsung heroes of fire safety because, for most of their working lives, they just work like any other door. It plays a vital role in the fire safety of buildings and industrial premises. However, if a fire breaks out, a fire shutter must fulfill its role as an engineered safety device, in order to hold back the spread of fire and smoke and to save lives and property. Their correct specifications, installation and use are paramount to the safety of all those who use the facility.

Fire-rated doors or shutters are applied in various places such as industrial, commercial, institutional, and retail projects where fire protection is required. The use of fire shutters should not be taken for granted. Regular checks are important to ensure that all parts are continuously functioning correctly without any compromise.

Sometimes it is expected from a jobbing builder or a small contractor to be able to install this complex engineered safety device perfectly. But the person should also have the proper knowledge that all the components have to work together so that the shutter assembly will work effectively in the event of a fire. Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd, an entrance automation and loading bay equipment company, offers carefully engineered and certified fire shutters. Here are some insights into its features which can help the installer to make its correct usage.

Auto-closing Mechanism
Fire doors or shutters designed are equipped with a fusible link mechanism. Upon sensing a temperature of 74°C, the fusible link mechanism releases the brake of the motor and allows it to descend by gravity. The operating system can be directly wired for activation by a fire alarm system or smoke detectors.

Sturdy Construction
The products are constructed from cold rolled galvalume, galvanised steel or stainless steel laths with a minimum thickness of 0.9 mm. The interlocked profiles are securely held using specially designed profile ends which act as a curtain alignment system thus eliminating lateral movement of the profiles. Fire shutters or doors designed by Gandhi Automations can resist fire for up to four hours. Gandhi and Exova Warrington UK which comply with BS 476: Part 22: 1987 standards for stability and integrity for up to 4 hours.

Maintenance
Frequent inspection and maintenance of the components are of utmost importance. The company’s maintenance team checks that all parts continue to function correctly without compromise.

For details contact, Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, Tel: +91 22 66720200, 66720300, email: sales@geapl.co.in or visit www.geapl.co.in