Leutkirch / Paris - March 2011
As of now, Thermopal’s flame resistant decorative panel flameprotect compact is entitled to bear the “wheel”, which means that the material can also be used for ship interior fittings where special fire safety requirements apply. This is thanks to it having received the appropriate approvals from Bureau Veritas, symbolised by the wheel pictogram, and its rating as a “Surface material with low flame-spread characteristics”.
Greater design freedom and planning safety
Special requirements apply in particular for structural fire protection in public areas such as corridors, stairwells, restaurants, bars and fitness and spa areas. This is an area where designers have had to rely on compensatory measures in the past, since only a very small number of decorative materials meet the requirements of preventative fire protection. However, Marine flameprotect compact is available in Thermopal's full range of decorative panels. That’s because the approvals apply for the fire-resistant panel including its decorative surface.
And because Marine flameprotect compact has a ready-to-use surface, there is no requirement for subsequent coating, painting or wallpapering. "So this fire-resistant panel can be fitted quickly and easily,” Guido Aldrich is pleased to confirm. With excellent material and processing properties, flameprotect compact also enjoys all the benefits of a high quality and extremely durable melamine resin surface that our shipbuilding customers would no longer want to be without. Measuring 2750 x 2020 mm and in material thicknesses ranging from 3 to 15 mm, this product is also ideal for new-builds and refurbishments.