Fire Rated Mortar

Provides up to 4 hours fire

resistance
Expands during cure
Easy to mix and install
Contains no asbestos or
halogens
A non-spalling fire seal

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WHAT IS FIRE RATED MORTAR?

HOW TO SPECIFY ABESCO FIRE RATED MORTAR?

Abesco Fire Rated Mortar is a lightweight mortar

compound which is designed to prevent the spread of
fire from one compartment to another where services
penetrate separating walls and floors, and provides up
to 4 hours fire resistance.
A besco Fi re Rated Mortar consists of a specially
blended powder which is supplied in easy to handle
paper sacks. W hen mixed with water, Abesco Fire
Rated Mortar forms a trowelable or pourable mixture
which is easy to install and has excellent workability
characteristics.

WHY USE ABESCO FIRE RATED MORTAR?

Tested and assessed by independent authorities in
accordance with BS 476 part 20, ASTM E-814 (UL
1479), prEN1366-3 and AS4072 for up to 4 Hours
fire resistance
Can provide a loadbearing seal when used with
suitable reinforcement
Easy to install
Simple retro-fitting of additional services

WHERE USE ABESCO FIRE RATED MORTAR

Abesco Fire Rated Mortar is particularly suitable for
reinstating compartment floors where HVAC ducts,
pipes and electrical services have been installed. Small
holes and imperfections of fit can easily be " made
good" using Abesco Fire Rated Mortar.
Typical buildings where Abesco Fire Rated Mortar is
commonly used are:
Multi-story buildings with service risers
Communication and Broadcasting Facilities
Hospitals, Hotels and Apartment Blocks
Power Stations and Control Rooms
Abesco Fire Rated Mortar can be used in walls or
floors. (For installation details please refer to technical
data sheet).

HOW DOES ABESCO FIRE RATED MORTAR WORK?

W hen exposed to the heat of a fire, the excellent
thermal insulation properties of Abesco Fire Rated
Mortar provides an effective barrier, preventing the
passage of fire and smoke. Unlike sand and cement
mortars or concrete, the special formulation resists
shrinkage and cracking, and is not subject to spalling
in a fire situation.
During installation and the curing process, Abesco Fire
Rated Mortar actually expands ensuri ng that an
excellent seal is possible even in irregular openings.

Ab esc o Ltd ., Ab esc o Ho use,

La urenc ekirk Business Pa rk,
La urenc ekirk, AB30 1EY, Sc o tla nd , UK
Tel: +44 (0)1561 377766 Fa x: +44 (0)1561 378887
info @a b esc o .net

" Supply and i nstall A besco Fi re Rated Mortar to

provide up to (1, 2, 3 or 4) hours fire resistance to
floor / wall openings. Installation to be in accordance
with the manufacturers recommendations."
Supplied by: Abesco Ltd, Abesco House, Laurencekirk
Business Park, Laurencekirk, AB30 1EY, UK.

USING OTHER ABESCO PRODUCTS WITH ABESCO

FIRE RATED MORTAR
Other Abesco Fire Rated products can easily be used
in conjunction with Abesco Fire Rated Mortar. For
example, where plastic pipes are installed in a service
ri ser wi th other servi ces, A besco Pi pe Collars or
Abesco Fire W raps can be used with the Mortar to
provide the required fire rating.

OTHER ABESCO PRODUCT

Abesco supply a wide range of firestopping products
which provide the specifier or engineer with solutions to
most passive fire protection problems experienced on
site.

Fire Rated Boards for multiple service penetrations

Fire Rated Movement Joints
Pipe Collars and Wraps for plastic pipes
Protecta System - intumescent paint for structural steel
protection
Fire Rated Mastics
Fireclamps - transits for cable trays and trunking

NON STANDARD MANUFACTURING AND TESTING

Abesco products can be manufactured to meet project
specific requirements where standard production
specifications may not fulfil client needs. For example,
size and fixing variations can be accommodated and
special design facilities are available.
Proj ect speci fi c fi re testi ng can be arranged for
particular site configurations.

HOW TO ORDER
Your local supplier is:

LPC Industrial Services Pte. Ltd.

48, Toh Guan Road East
#01-142, Enterprise Hub
Singapore 608586
Tel
: +65 6842 6268
Fax
: +65 6842 7880
Email
: admin@lpc.com.sg
Website : www.lpc.com.sg

Ab esc o LLC
Unit 325,
9561 Sa tellite Blvd .
Orla nd o , FL 32837

www.a b esc o .net

As part of our policy of ongoing improvement, we reserve the right to modify, alter or change product specifications without giving notice. Product illustrations are representations only. All information contained in this
document is provided for guidance only, and as A b esco Lim ited has no control over the installation methods of the products, or of prevailing site conditions, no warranties expressed or impl ied are intended to be given as
to the actual performance of the products mentioned or referred to, and no liability will be accepted for any loss, damage or i njury arising from the use of the information given of products mentioned or referred to herein.