KBS GapSeals Special Fire Protector Materials for Building Cavities and Dilation Cavities

BASF - KBS Passive Fire Protection System

KBS, the fire protection system brand of the German BASF company, an international chemical giant, provides passive fire protection with a wide and high quality product portfolio. System solutions created by KBS products provide the highest level of protection within fire safety standards in buildings and industrial facilities.

BASF has more than 60 years of experience in fire protection with KBS products and, thanks to its own research activities, application technologies and test conditions, can easily find solutions to suit the specific conditions and requirements of businesses.

With its expertise based on years of experience, high quality standards and innovative structure, it offers approved and certified products in accordance with fire regulations.

KBS GapSeals

KBS GapSeals seals dilatation gaps against flames and smoke by allowing the structural elements to move simultaneously.

• KBS Fir-A-Flex elements consist of permanently elastic foam combined with flexible intumescent material. KBS Fir-A-Flex allows joints to move up to 60% and can be mounted on one side or both sides of the gap. Connections up to 100 mm wide are tested and approved.

• The KBS Fir-A-Flex 501 securely and motionlessly closes gaps up to 30 mm wide. KBS Fir-A-Flex 501 allows movements of up to 25%.

• KBS Fir-A-Flex 501 gap seals are a combination of a silicone sealant and a backer, the supporter - optionally - consisting of a mineral fiber or polyethylene foam backer rod.