Description
The UL 10B Hose Stream Fire Curtain is a 3-hour rated fire curtain certified to UL 10B, including resistance to a high-pressure hose stream. Its multilayer fibreglass and stainless steel fabric sits in a compact ceiling headbox and descends automatically by gravity, giving a lighter alternative to steel fire shutters for wide openings. It is available from MEK Uganda.
Key Features
- Up to 75% lighter than steel shutters
- Compact headbox: only 229 × 229 mm headroom for a 5.5 m wide × 3 m drop
- Battery backup avoids unwanted deployment during a power failure
- Gravity fail-safe controlled descent
- Custom sizes for wide openings
- Multilayer fibreglass and stainless steel fabric
Technical Specifications
- Fire rating: UL 10B – 3 hours with hose stream
- Hose stream resistance: Passed high-pressure water impact test
- Smoke control: UL 1784 “S” label certified
- Third-party accreditation: From an ANSI-approved laboratory
- Over-size certification: Available
- Headbox: 229 × 229 mm for 5.5 m wide × 3 m drop
Applications
- Wide openings in warehouses and factories where steel shutters are too heavy
- Commercial buildings needing 3-hour separations
- Openings that require a hose-stream-rated barrier
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UL 10B hose stream mean?
The curtain has been fire tested to UL 10B for 3 hours and then passed a high-pressure water impact (hose stream) test.
How much headroom does the curtain need?
Only a 229 × 229 mm headbox for an opening 5.5 m wide with a 3 m drop.
How much does the UL 10B Hose Stream Fire Curtain cost in Uganda?
Pricing depends on size, fire rating and hardware. Contact MEK Uganda for a quotation based on your opening schedule.
To request a quotation or technical consultation, contact MEK Uganda at sales@mek.co.ug.
