Description
A flammable storage cabinet is a fire-resistant safety cabinet that stores flammable liquids, solvents, paints and other hazardous chemicals, giving people time to evacuate and preventing the contents from feeding a fire. MEK flammable storage cabinets are tested to EN 14470-1 for 30-minute fire resistance and are available from MEK Uganda for laboratories, factories, hospitals and workshops.
Key Features
- 30-minute fire resistance (Type 30), tested by an independent European laboratory
- Double-wall construction with steel outer housing, HPL-coated inner body and insulation
- Self-closing doors that can be held open and close automatically at 50°C
- Polypropylene trays and optional top exhaust port with blower
- Supports safe segregation of flammables, corrosives, acids, paints and inks
- Some models available with a built-in fire-extinguisher unit
- Thermo-fuse automatically seals the ventilation system in a fire
- Thermo-expanding door seals keep the interior fire-resistant
- Separately locking doors with cylinder locks
Technical Specifications
- Fire resistance: 30 minutes (approved Type 30) in accordance with ISO 834 fire heating curve
- Testing: Tested and approved according to EN 14470-1 (04/2004) and EN 1363-1 (06/2000) by an independent European laboratory
- Labelling: ISO 3864, 92/58/CEE Directive and EN 14470-1 (04/2004)
- Construction: Double wall: steel sheet outer housing, H.P.L. (high pressure laminated) coated inner body, thermal insulation panel between walls
- Finish: Epoxy coating RAL 9010
- Exhaust connection: Ø 100 mm on roof; air inlet and outlet channel in rear panel
- Door closing: Self-closing; fuse link closes doors automatically at 50°C
Applications
- Laboratories in universities, schools and hospitals
- Factories and workshops storing solvents, paints and inks
- Warehouses holding flammable stock
- Construction sites and maintenance stores
- Pharmaceutical and research facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
What standard is the flammable storage cabinet tested to?
It is tested and approved to EN 14470-1 (04/2004) and EN 1363-1 (06/2000), with 30-minute fire resistance (Type 30) on the ISO 834 heating curve.
What happens to the cabinet in a fire?
A fuse link closes the doors automatically at 50°C, thermo-expanding seals close the door gaps and a thermo-fuse seals the ventilation system.
Which chemicals can be stored together?
Incompatible chemicals should be segregated. Check chemical compatibility when choosing a cabinet, and contact MEK Uganda for advice on the right model.
To request a quotation or technical consultation, contact MEK Uganda at sales@mek.co.ug.
