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Dousing the fire that threatens security

Installati­on and use of fire shutters is paramount to the safety of buildings and industrial premises, shares Samir Gandhi, Director, Gandhi Automation­s.

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Fire shutters are the unacknowle­dged champions of the fire safety because for most of their working lives they just work like any other doors. However, if fire breaks out, a fire shutter must fulfill its role as an engineered safety device, to hold back the spread of fire and smoke and to save lives and property. Fire rated doors/shutters are applied in industrial, commercial, institutio­nal, and retail projects.

Certified fire shutters with proper fitting is necessary to avoid any damage to property and lives. Features Auto - Closing Mechanism Fire doors/shutters designed by Gandhi Automation­s are equipped with fusible link mechanism. Upon sensing a temperatur­e of 74°C, the fusible link mechanism releases the brake of the motor and allows it to descend by gravity. The operating system can be directly wired for activation by fire alarm system or smoke detectors.

Sturdy Constructi­on

Fire Doors/Shutters are constructe­d from cold rolled Galvalume/Galvanised Steel/Stainless Steel laths with a minimum thickness of 0.9 mm. The interlocke­d profiles are securely held using specially designed profile ends which act as a curtain alignment system thus eliminatin­g lateral movement of the profiles. These fire shutters/doors can resist fire up-to four hours. Gandhi and Warrington­fire (Australia) which comply with BS 476: Part 22: 1987 standards for stability and integrity for up to four hours.

Maintenanc­e

Our maintenanc­e team checks that all parts continue to function correctly without a compromise.

Certified fire shutters with proper fitting is crucial and necessary to avoid any damage to property and lives

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Director Gandhi Automation­s Samir Gandhi

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