AkzoNobel has introduced Chartek Bolt Caps into North America, part of its International product line, designed to be an effective, easy-to-install and cost-saving specified solution for high level fire protection on the bolted connections of steel structures.
Chartek Bolt Caps aim to help eliminate the high costs and inconsistent performance associated with fireproofing these critical connections, because they are manufactured in a single uniform thickness from patented reinforced self-extinguishing polymeric material that can withstand a variety of high heat temperatures and environments. Installers simply snap the Chartek Bolt Caps into place, where they remain mechanically locked to the substrate during a fire with radially oriented stainless steel gripping clips. No specialized training or equipment is required to install the bolt caps, which can be removed for inspection or when tightening bolts.
Chartek Bolt Caps are complementary to the full-range of International fire protection products and have been tested for the following fire types: Cellulosic fire resistance up to 3 hour rating per UL263/ASTM E119 standard Hydrocarbon pool fire resistance up to 2 hour rating per UL1709 standard Jet fire resistance up to 2 hours per ISO 22899-1 standard Maintains durability and fire performance following exposure to environmental aging in accordance with NORSOK M501 Rev. 6 Type 5a standard Bill Dempster, AkzoNobel’s North American Fire Protection Market Manager, said, “With more than 40 years of fire protection expertise backing the Chartek Bolt Caps technology, building owners can be confident that the difficult and often overlooked areas of their steel structures can receive the highest level of fire protection available. The 30-40% average cost savings during installation is simply unmatched, making this innovative product a must when designing fire resistant systems.”
