FIRE RETARDANT COVERS - FIREGUARD

Description of protection system for works of art and cultural heritage FIREGUARD

FIREGUARD aluminised covers represent an advanced solution for the protection of cultural and historical objects, especially against fire hazards. This innovative system, developed in collaboration with specialised safeguarding teams and emergency services, not only provides a high-performance defence, but is also easy to handle in emergency situations.

In fact, FIREGUARD has been specifically designed for implementation in cultural property preservation plans, such as the PSO (Plan de Sauvegarde des Œuvres) and the PSBC (Plan de Sauvegarde des Biens Culturels), thus becoming an essential tool in these heritage protection protocols.

For this purpose, the system consists of a mineral fabric with a metallic coating by means of an aluminisation process. Thanks to this composition, FIREGUARD offers superior protection against extreme heat and fully complies with ISO 11612, achieving the highest thermal resistance rating.

In addition, the material creates an effective barrier to water, smoke and airborne particles, allowing the integrity of the protected works to be maintained in a variety of environmental conditions.

On the other hand, its lightness and flexibility allow for quick installation, adapted to different types of works and formats, whether to protect paintings, sculptures, showcases or large pieces of furniture.

In addition, FIREGUARD is also RoHS and REACH compliant, which guarantees safe and sustainable use, making it ideal for cultural and heritage preservation standards.

Applications

The FIREGUARD protection system is a product designed to cover the following areas:

• Canvas and large format artworks
• Sculptures and pieces that are difficult to access
• Showcases, furniture and heritage objects in museums
• High-value musical instruments
• Antique textiles and tapestries
• Documents and manuscripts in archives or libraries
• Ceramic and glass pieces
• Religious artefacts and sacred art in churches and cathedrals
• Models, relics and figures for exhibition in cultural venues

Specifications

Some of the characteristics of FIREGUARD are:

• Available sizes: various formats, from 1m x 0.7m up to 6m x 8m for Fireguard H & C, and from 150cm x Ø70cm up to 300cm x Ø150cm for Fireguard S (special for sculptures).
• Weight: light, with a weight of 135 g/m² (±5%)
• Storage capacity: minimum volume in its folded state for ease of transport and deployment in critical situations.
• Tag: Tag included to identify the work to be protected.
• Support: Fire resistant tensioning cords.
• Protection against radiant heat: C4 (the best possible)
• Sealing: > 2 bar