Morgan Thermal Ceramics

FireMaster^® Commercial Duct Fire Protection

Manufacturer Overview

Morgan Thermal Ceramics, a global manufacturer of high temperature insulation for over 75 years, was the first to develop flexible duct fire resistive wraps for commercial kitchen grease and air ventilation ducts.

Today the company has the widest range of proven performance-tested fire protection insulation systems for this specific end use. Through a dedicated staff of global experts in the fire protection industry, Morgan Thermal Ceramics ensures customers receive code compliant tailored solutions to solve their specific fire protection application.

Fully Encapsulated FireMaster^® Duct Systems – The Preferred Choice

Innovative FireMaster duct systems are cost-effective, totally encapsulated, non-combustible, low bio-persistent, flexible, fireproofing wraps that are performance tested beyond minimum laboratory listings or code requirements. This assures fire containment, from the most complex duct designs to typical everyday duct systems.

The total encapsulation feature has a direct impact on the materials longevity and level of fire protection the wrap enclosure provides when a fire occurs. Other wraps on the market may substitute foil faced on one or both sides with edges of the fiber blanket exposed. These types of partially encapsulated wrap materials are vulnerable to wicking moisture, condensation or grease into the core fiber blanket that could cause degradation of the material, ultimately compromising the fire resistive properties of the wrap enclosure

Typical Applications

• Commercial Kitchen Grease Ducts
• Air Ventilation Ducts
• Chemical Exhaust Ducts
• Stair Pressurization Ducts
• Hazardous Exhaust Ducts
• Trash and linen chutes
• Clothes Dryer Vent Exhaust Ducts

Performance Tested

• ASTM E 2336
• ASTM E 119
• UL 1978, UL 2221
• AC101
• ISO 6944
• ASTM E814
• ASTM E136
• ASTM C411
• ASTM E84
• ASTM C518-98

FireMaster Duct Systems are resistant to mold growth at test conditions of 75-95% relative humidity (ASTM D6329). Through an extensive battery of testing, FireMaster Duct Systems are listed with several national testing and model code agencies, including Underwriters Laboratories, Omega Point Laboratories, ICC-ES (ICBO, SBCCI, BOCA), California State Fire Marshal, MEA City of New York, International Mechanical Code, NFPA, and several major individual jurisdictions.

Testimonals

With a vast number of installations worldwide, FireMaster Duct Systems have been proven to

"Having been involved in the building trades for over 30 years, both as a sheet metal worker and as a building code inspector, I have found the FireMaster grease duct and air duct wrap to be a versatile and effective alternative to gypsum board shaft enclosures."
Phil Burkart, Structural/Mechanical Inspections Supervisor, City of Portland, OR

"The biggest advantage in FireMaster duct systems, in addition to the product's flexibility and lightweight nature, is time savings on installation. With FireMaster Duct Systems, the general contractor and owner can save a minimum 1 - 2 weeks when compared to drywall shafts even on jobs above ceiling grid lines."
Tommy Thoreson, Manager, Fire Stop Contracting, Superl, Inc., Fridley, MN

"The grease duct insulation did a good job of holding the fire in check until the suppression system could be manually activated. This incident demonstrated the value of using both active and passive fire protection components to protect commercial buildings."
Fire Chief Ernest Braswell, Branson, Missouri

Morgan Thermal Ceramics is a trademark of Morgan Crucible. FireMaster is a trademark of Morgan Thermal Ceramics. FireMaster Duct Systems are manufactured by Morgan Thermal Ceramics and distributed through a network of authorized distributors.

Morgan Thermal Ceramics
P. O. Box 923
Augusta, Georgia 30903
Tel: (706) 796-4200
Fax: (706) 796-4398
E-mail: MT.NorthAmerica@morganplc.com
Web site: http://www.morganthermalceramics.com