U Protect Slab 4.0 Alu1 is a lightweight and easy to install ULTIMATE™ mineral wool slab. It combines all the advantages of conventional thermal and acoustic insulation with excellent fire performance and is a component of the U Protect System.
The U Protect system has been tested in accordance to EN 1366-1 and EN 1366-8 and assessed against the criteria in BS 476: Part 24. It offers up to 2 hours passive fire protection in HVAC ventilation and smoke extract ducts as well as up to 1 hour passive fire protection for kitchen ducts.
The fire resistance is also dependent on the application, thicknesses of insulation and the method of installation.
Please contact technicalsupport@saint-gobain.com for further details.
Product Features
ULTIMATE™ mineral wool 600 x 1200mm slab with a black aluminium foil facing
Supplied in 30-100mm thicknesses
Fire Classification
Euroclass A1 Reaction to Fire classification according to EN 13501-1
Product Benefits
Fire Protection - The U Protect system has been tested in accordance to EN 1366-1 and EN 1366-8 and assessed against the criteria in BS 476: Part 24. It offers up to 2 hours passive fire protection in HVAC ventilation and smoke extract ducts as well as up to 1 hour passive fire protection for kitchen ducts.1
Easy to Install - The ULTIMATE™ slabs offer a lightweight solution compared to traditional stone wool options, ensuring ease of handling and installation, as well as reducing the stress on supporting structures. Their flexibility and mechanical strength allows fast and efficient cutting and fitting. The adhesive used in the system is only required at penetration details rather than at every insulation joint.