The relevant fire protection regulations require that every structural element of a building must be effectively protected from losing its load capacity and stability at an early stage in the event of fire exposure. The aim of a fire protection system is therefore to delay the temperature of 500°C (may vary depending on the country), which is critical under full load, for as long as possible in order to gain time and thus ensure the timely evacuation of the building. The function, profile, thickness and material of the steel component are decisive for the coating system and execution of the fire protection coating.

If a steel column is located in front of the masonry and can thus be fully exposed to the thermal effect of the fire, a thicker fire protection coating is required than with columns that are partly located within the masonry. Since these are not exposed to such a great deal of heat, a thinner coating is sufficient here to achieve the required protective effect.

Round or rectangular hollow sections are normally selected for reasons of aesthetics. Sherwin-Williams fire protection coatings allow the unrestricted protection of such components without impairing their visual appearance. In addition, a broad range of colours is available that can be used purposefully as a supplementary design element.

Sherwin-Williams fire protection coatings are simple to apply using airless spraying equipment or by conventional spraying or application with a brush or roller. Our products are also suitable for application in the workshop.

Connecting elements can be directly coated with FIRETEX®, Unitherm® and Pyroplast® are thus completely protected against the effects of heat. The fire protection coating can be used in conjunction with steel structures with the most diverse sections without impairing the fire protection effect. The thinner the steel profile, the faster the heating. Thinner sections therefore require a thicker coating in order to retain their load-bearing capacity over the desired period.

FIRETEX® FX6002 has been designed to give the shortest possible time from application to handling for fire resistance periods up to 2 hours. It delivers unparalleled speed of drying, together with an extended range of approved fire scenarios and 20 years exterior durability to support design flexibility and creative exposure of structural steel surfaces in building design.

Learn more about FIRETEX® FX6002 on our Protective & Marine website.

FIRETEX® FX6010 takes passive fire protection to a whole new level. This new 2-pack ultra-fast drying and durable intumescent coating delivers all the features our customers have come to expect from our passive fire protection range, but with one important new feature. Greater versatility in application, as it can be applied by a standard single-leg spray equipment.

To enable use of a more standard application method, FX6010 also offers extended pot life and working time, offering greater flexibility in use, while still maintaining durability and quick curing qualities in as little as three hours.

Which means that if you need a multi-layer intumescent coating with the convenience of application from standard single leg spray equipment, FX6010 is the solution.

Designed for high value investments such as apartments, hospitals, offices, sports stadiums and transport hubs.

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The FIRETEX® Platinum technology has revolutionized the fire protection market.

The 2-component epoxy systems are weather-resistant and have an exceptionally high mechanical load capacity and chemical resistance, which promises great advantages and cost-effectiveness, both for the construction process and for the steel construction company.

While conventional products have to be applied directly on the building site due to their vulnerability and their drying takes valuable time, the quick-drying fire protection coatings can be applied directly in the factory under controlled climatic conditions.

The solvent-free epoxy resin fire protection coatings are used on steel components in indoor and outdoor areas where a top coat is not necessary. The steel fire protection systems can be applied with and without a primer, because the coatings can be applied directly to the component and can be precisely matched to the different requirements by adjusting the layer thickness and construction. A layer thickness of up to 4 mm is possible per work step. The wet film thickness corresponds to the dry layer thickness.

2 in 1: fire protection & corrosion protection

FIRETEX® Platinum offers fire protection and corrosion protection in one and has been tested and certified in accordance with EN ISO 12944-6 to corrosivity category C5.

Learn more about our FIRETEX® Platinum technology in our brochure.

Solvent-based coating systems from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine are used for steel components in the interior* and exterior of buildings that are exposed to the effects of the weather, industrial atmospheres and high humidity (including the maritime environment).

They emphasise design-oriented shapes and contribute with their low coating thicknesses to the decorative accentuation and room design. These proven systems thus emphasise both the aesthetics and the protective function, without visually and spatially limiting structural design. Proven all-round systems with a durability of over 30 years have been developed in the long Sherwin-Williams tradition.

The application, which can also be done in the factory, is user-friendly – through the use of uncomplicated equipment.

*Use for steel components in the interior of buildings, as long as no proof of use for publicly accessible rooms is required by the national building regulations (e.g. AgBB).

The water-based coating systems from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine are free from halogens and aromatic solvents and are easy to use and not statically loading, besides which they are extremely well suited to heavily structured components too. Moreover, they emphasise design-oriented shapes, contribute with their low coating thicknesses to the architectural design and are thus qualified for decorative and sustainable building methods.

With a new bonding agent technology, our latest generation makes up the fire resistance classes from 30 to 120 minutes. Fewer work steps with high coating thicknesses but nevertheless beautiful surface quality characterise this new line of development. A VOC of 0 g/l means only the minutest of emissions, whereby the aspect of sustainability is particularly highlighted. Fast drying behaviour in conjunction with the aforementioned features makes this system enormously efficient and economical.

The products from the Steel W product range are designed for indoor use, especially for delicate structures such as hollow sections, steel gussets or truss beams.