|
|
Article: Fire Trak Corp. maximum movement capabilities.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
- Article from:
- Walls & Ceilings
- Article date:
- June 1, 2008
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2008 BNP Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
The Fire Trak System is a single track deflection and firestopping system that has passed current fire and cycle tests at Underwriters Laboratories without fire caulk or spray. This unique, patented innovation is what allows the Fire Trak System to deflect a full 100 percent of nominal joint width (installed width), for a full 100 percent (up to 6 inches) of unrestricted movement on a fire-rated wall.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
Deflection track and clip systems that rely on fire caulk or spray to achieve a fire rating have movement capabilities that are limited to those of the fire caulk or spray used, typically 25 percent to 50 percent of their 1-inch ...