Passive Fire Protection
Fire Sleeves
Shop fire sleeve systems for ventilation ducts, air transfer openings and service penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors.
Find intumescent fire sleeve solutions from specialist passive fire protection manufacturers, with technical support available if you are unsure which tested system applies.
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The correct product can depend on the duct or service type, opening size, wall or floor construction and the relevant tested installation detail.
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Quelfire QRS Intumescent Fire Sleeve for Ventilation Ducts
From £24.66 Add to basket This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Tenmat FF109 Low-Profile Vent Duct Fire Sleeve
From £24.10 Add to basket This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Ventilation & Service Penetrations
Maintaining Compartmentation Around Ducts & Openings
Fire sleeves are passive fire protection products used where ventilation ducts, air transfer openings or other services pass through fire-rated construction.
Many systems incorporate intumescent materials that react to high temperatures and help close the opening during a fire.
The correct sleeve must match the service, supporting construction, dimensions and installation detail covered by the manufacturer documentation.
Common applications
- Ventilation ducts
- Extractor systems
- Air transfer openings
- Compartment walls
- Fire-rated floors
Product Guidance
Understanding Fire Sleeves
Normal Airflow
Suitable systems allow ventilation during normal building operation.
Reacts to Heat
Intumescent components activate at elevated temperatures in accordance with the tested design.
Maintains Compartmentation
The sleeve helps restrict fire and smoke spread through the protected opening.
Specification
Choosing the Right Fire Sleeves
Check the complete tested application rather than selecting a product from its name or headline fire rating alone.
Duct or Service Type
Identify the ventilation duct, air transfer opening or other service being protected.
Opening Size
Check the duct dimensions and penetration size covered by the tested system.
Supporting Construction
Confirm the wall or floor type and thickness permitted by the product documentation.
Tested Detail
Match the installation method to the relevant manufacturer test or classification detail.
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Technical Guidance
Treat the installation as a complete tested system
The sleeve, service dimensions, wall or floor construction, penetration size and installation position can all affect system performance. Always check the relevant manufacturer instructions and supporting technical documentation before installation.
What information should I provide?
If you need help identifying a suitable product, it helps to provide:
- Duct or service type
- Opening dimensions
- Wall or floor construction
- Required fire resistance
- Relevant product or system detail
Frequently Asked Questions
Fire Sleeves FAQs
Fire sleeves are passive fire protection products used around ventilation ducts, air transfer openings and other service penetrations through fire-rated construction.
Many fire sleeve systems contain intumescent materials that react when exposed to high temperatures and help close the protected opening as part of a tested system.
They are commonly used in ventilation systems, extractor ducts and air transfer openings passing through compartment walls and floors.
It is a fire protection product designed for a ventilation duct penetration that allows normal airflow but reacts during a fire in accordance with its tested design.
Selection depends on the service type, dimensions, supporting construction, required fire resistance and the relevant manufacturer tested detail.
Fire Sleeves
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