C&D PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: FIRE-RATED SWITCHGEAR

The product of the month is our Craig & Derricott extensive range of Fire Rated Switchgear!

 

 

Available 20A to 1250A, this switchgear is used to maintain power to vital equipment such as smoke extraction / ventilation fans allowing the safe evacuation of businesses, carparks and public areas in the event of a fire.

These Switch Disconnectors are installed near to the extraction fan for isolation purposes and have been tested in conjunction with the fan equipment to meet the stringent thermal requirements of BS EN 12101-3. Within BS EN 12101-3 (smoke and heat controls) there are different classes of duty which define a specific temperature gradient, upper temperature limit and time period.

  • F400 products can withstand 400° C for 2 hours
  • F200 products can withstand 200° C for 2 hours

Our recently improved F400 switchgear, is perfect for harsher fire conditions and presents unique key features such as:

  • Being base mounted switch for easy installation
  • Very good value
  • One family design
  • All have die-cast operators to maintain IP Rating
  • Contractor do not have to increase the entry size
  • No special tools needed to install
  • Multi choice tapped entry
  • Lid screws captive but not fixed

 

Visit our F400 Fire Rated Enclosed Switchgear page to find out more about the range.