🔥 2mm Intumescent Hinge Pad – Reliable Fire Door Protection for Radius Hinges

🧱 Product Overview

Protect your fire doors with the 2mm intumescent hinge pad designed specifically to suit radius hinges measuring 100mm x 30mm. This pad is a key safety component that expands under intense heat, sealing the vulnerable hinge gaps and preventing the passage of smoke, flames, and toxic gases. Sold in packs of 4 pads, it is ideal for fitting two hinges per door or where radius hinges are commonly used.

⚙️ Key Specifications

• 📏 Size: 100mm length x 30mm width x 2mm thickness
• 🔧 Compatibility: Fits radius hinges commonly used in residential and commercial fire doors
• 🧪 Material: High-grade graphite intumescent compound ensures rapid expansion and heat resistance
• 📦 Pack Contents: 4 pads per pack
• 🔥 Fire Rating: Supports FD30 and FD60 rated fire door assemblies
• 🛠️ Installation: Easy to fit under hinge leaf with no adhesive required

🔥 How 2mm Intumescent Hinge Pads Enhance Fire Safety

At fire temperatures of approximately 180°C or above, the 2mm intumescent hinge pad undergoes significant expansion, swelling up to ten times its original thickness. This action seals the hinge cavity completely, creating an effective barrier against fire, smoke, and hot gases that could otherwise spread rapidly through the hinge gaps. The 2mm thickness provides enhanced protection over thinner pads, making it suitable for doors requiring higher fire resistance such as FD60-rated doors.

🏅 Benefits of Using 2mm Intumescent Hinge Pads

• 🚀 Rapid and Reliable Expansion: Activates quickly on heat exposure to protect hinge gaps
• 🎯 Improved Fire Resistance: Thicker 2mm pad offers enhanced sealing for higher-rated fire doors
• ✨ Discrete Installation: Thin enough to be hidden beneath hinge leaves without affecting door operation
• 🔒 Fire Safety Compliance: Meets stringent fire door standards ensuring regulatory compliance
• 🌿 Eco-Friendly Material: Non-toxic graphite intumescent compound safe for use and disposal
• 🧰 Maintenance-Free: Durable and long-lasting with no need for replacement under normal use

🛠️ Installation Instructions

1. 🪛 Carefully remove the relevant hinges from the door and frame.
2. 🧼 Clean hinge recesses to remove any dirt or grease that may inhibit pad placement.
3. 🧩 Insert one 2mm intumescent pad under each hinge leaf (two pads per hinge).
4. 🔧 Reattach hinges, ensuring pads sit flat and screws are tightened securely.
5. ✔️ Test hinge operation for smooth movement with no interference.
6. 🔄 Repeat the process for all hinges requiring fire protection.

🏢 Ideal Usage

• 🏠 Residential homes and apartments with radius hinges needing fire door upgrades
• 🏢 Commercial buildings and offices requiring FD30 or FD60 fire door compliance
• 🏫 Schools, hospitals, and healthcare facilities with enhanced safety standards
• 🏭 Warehouses and factories where passive fire protection is mandatory
• 🛠️ New installations or retrofit upgrades of existing fire door assemblies

🔍 Fire Safety Compliance and Testing

The 2mm intumescent hinge pad is rigorously tested according to international fire safety standards. It is proven to maintain door integrity under fire conditions in compliance with BS EN 1634 and similar regulations. Using these pads ensures your fire doors retain their certification, maintaining building safety and insurance validity.

🌱 Environmental Benefits and Safety

Manufactured using non-toxic graphite intumescent material, the 2mm hinge pads are safe for installers and occupants. They do not release harmful substances during normal use or when activated by fire. Their long lifespan contributes to sustainability by reducing waste and replacement frequency.

📋 Technical Summary

💬 Frequently Asked Questions for 2mm Intumescent Hinge Pad

Q: How many pads are needed per door?
A: Typically, four pads cover two radius hinges, one under each hinge leaf.

Q: Can these pads be used in FD60 fire doors?
A: Yes, the 2mm thickness makes them ideal for FD60 doors and higher fire ratings.

Q: Is installation complicated?
A: No, these pads fit easily beneath hinge leaves without the need for adhesives or complex tools.

Q: Are these pads suitable for retrofit purposes?
A: Absolutely, they can be added to existing hinges during maintenance or fire safety upgrades.

🏁 Final Thoughts for 2mm Intumescent Hinge Pad

Enhance your fire doors’ defensive capabilities with the 2mm intumescent hinge pad suited for radius hinges. With its superior expansion properties, regulatory compliance, and ease of installation, this pad is an indispensable part of any fire door system needing robust, long-lasting fire protection. Trust it to safeguard doors, people, and property with invisible but powerful protection.