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Automatic Smoke Vents protect property and aid firefighters

September 1, 2022

Automatic Smoke Vents protect property and aid firefighters

Automatic Smoke Vents protect property and aid firefighters in bringing a fire under control by removing smoke, heat, and gases from a burning building. Smoke vents are ideally suited for large expanses of unobstructed space such as factories, warehouses, auditoriums, and retail facilities. Mechanical smoke vents are activated upon the melting of a fusible link and options are available for smoke detector and fire alarm activation.


imageType SVTB-Thermally Broken Automatic Smoke Vent

NEW! BILCO thermally broken automatic smoke vents feature a frame and cover design that minimizes heat transfer between interior and exterior metal surfaces. The result is a product that resists harmful condensation, provides superior energy efficiency, while providing the life safety protection of automatic smoke ventilation. Single leaf smoke vents are ideal for applications requiring smaller vent areas, such as elevator shafts or stair wells.


imageType DSH-Automatic Smoke Vent

Aid Firefighters in bringing a fire under control by removing smoke, heat and gasses from a burning building. Type DSH double leaf automatic smoke vents are the most economical way to add fire venting protect in large areas such as warehouses or manufacturing facilities. Double leaf automatic smoke vents are available in steel or aluminum construction and in a number of standard UL-listed sizes.


imageType SV-Automatic Smoke Vent

Automatic smoke vents aid Firefighters in bringing a fire under control by removing smoke, heat and gasses from a burning building. Type SV single leaf smoke vents are ideal for applications requiring smaller vent areas, such as elevator shafts or stair wells. Available in galvanized steel or aluminum construction and in a number of standard sizes. Polycarbonate dome covers are also available for natural daylighting.


imageLumivent®-Daylighting Smoke Vent

All the security and value of an automatic smoke vent with the added benefits of a skylight. The Lumivent® features a multi-wall polycarbonate cover design that resists UV degradation and offers superior insulation performance over traditional domes. Vents are available in aluminum construction and in a number of UL-Listed standard sizes.


imageType ACDSV-Automatic Smoke Vent

NEW! BILCO’s ACDSV acoustical smoke vent is designed to guard against noise intrusion while providing the security of automatic smoke venting. Acoustical vents feature industry-high OITC-46 and STC-50 sound ratings. They are ideal for concert halls, theaters and other interior applications that require limited noise from the outside. Vents are available in steel construction and in a number of UL-Listed standard sizes.

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Company: Bilco

Product: Automatic Smoke Vents

Source: https://www.bilco.com/SCResult/Automatic-Smoke-Vents-301



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