If your property requires a more robust solution than standard fire and smoke curtains, then look no further than Rhino fire shutters. As designated suppliers of these market-leading fire shutters, we are well-equipped to advise on the installation and maintenance of Rhino’s automatic fire shutters.
Resilient to a wide variety of climate conditions, Rhino fire shutters are ideal for external use.
Why choose Ultimate Fire & Smoke Curtains Ltd for fire shutters?
With unrivalled experience supplying, installing and maintaining fire protection products, Ultimate Fire & Smoke Curtains Ltd is your first choice for fire shutters.
Depending on your specifications, we can design and build our Rhino systems to be up to 7m wide and 7m high. You can even choose the way your fire shutters are operated to suit you and your business. Even if you are looking for fire shutters of greater widths or drops, then we can advise, so please get in touch.
How our fire shutters work
Fire shutters are ideal for protecting your building’s exterior. Each of our fire shutter units will be initiated by the release mechanism you choose. This includes:
Fusible link
A soldered link design that melts in a fire condition. This will either release the drop weight on a manual door or clutch on electrically operated doors, activating closure.
Manual solenoid release
Linked to the fire alarm: Upon receiving a 24V DC signal, the solenoid will release the drop weight or brake unit. The unit can be reset manually.
Automatic reset solenoid
As above, this is linked to the fire alarm – on receiving a 24V DC signal, the clutch will disengage allowing the door to close under a controlled descent. Once it returns to the ‘open’ position after removal of the fire signal, the solenoid will reset automatically.
Modes of Operation
Not all fire shutters are the same, keep reading to discover the different modes of operation and other specifications.
Self-Coiling / Manual Shutters
Ideal for smaller openings, this type of shutter can be manually operated by handles attached to the bottom rail. Manual shutters are mainly designed to be left up or used on an infrequent basis.
In the event of a fire, the shutter is automatically closed by a fusible link, or if the door is to be activated by a remote fire alarm signal, a speed governor should be included to control the shutter curtains in descent.
Maximum structural size: 3000mm wide x 3000m high
Chain Operation / Manual Shutters
Our chain-operated manual shutters have a hand chain mechanism through a main (motor-type) unit aiding a controlled descent.
Suitable for larger operations than the self-coiling shutter system, this type is also designed to be left up, to only be closed in the event of a fire.
Maximum structural size: 5000mm wide x 4000mm high
Electrically Operated Shutters
Designed for, but not limited to, larger openings, our electrically operated fire shutters are driven by a geared motor, activated by a push-button control station.
It can be manually operated by pulling a cord to close the shutter, with a hand chain to open it. These types of shutters are not recommended for opening in constant use.
Maximum structural size: 7000mm wide x 7000mm high
Whether you already know your exact requirements, or you need expert guidance on choosing the right solution for your property, get in touch with Ultimate Fire & Smoke Curtains Ltd today to arrange a fire shutter consultation.
- Standard BS EN 1634-1
- Fire only up to 4 hours as standard.
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