Transcript The AlphaGen Coating

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The AlphaGen A-1 Fire Wrap
The A-1 Fire Wrap
• When the fires hit, more than
one pole is usually destroyed
• The cost of replacement of an
average wooden pole is $3,000
to $4,500 in urban areas,
sometimes tripled in remote
areas.
• AlphaGen’s coating prevents
both damage and waste of
funds.
The A-1 Fire Wrap
• Coatings and fire
retardant chemicals
have not been
successful in the past
• Many have caused
environmental
problems.
Power Poles in
Danger by major fire
• AlphaGen’s wrap is the
answer.
Material Testing
Evaluating the Results
What is the A-1 Fire Wrap
-A manufactured component designed to
resist sunlight, impact, graffiti, theft, and
above all: fire
-It expands to many times its original
thickness producing a stable, fibrous,
insulation char.
Easy Installation
Installation Complete
Fabrication
• Production lengths of 5’, 10’ and 12’
• Diameters: 10 thru18”
• Thickness: 30 – 60 mils
• Custom sizes available
Specifications
• For wood, FRP and concrete poles
• Fire rating:
– Standard: 30 minutes to 1 hour
– Extended times available for custom wraps
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Temperature rating 2200° F
Corrosion resistant
UV and weather resistant
Expected life: 25 years
A-1 Fire Wrap
• Designed to protect utility poles in
remote areas where brush or forest
fires are prevalent.
• When fire occurs the cover is
Wrap Applied
expended but the pole is unaffected.
• Old cover is removed and replaced.
• Cover can be applied to piping,
ducting, and various structures that
might be exposed to fire conditions.
No Damage 1 Hour Later
Conclusion
• Cover is lightweight and cost effective
• Provides fire protection and offers protection from
vermin, weathering and woodpeckers
• Can be easily removed for inspection, climbing or
field work
• Light weight and can be easily transported
to remote sites
• Wrap shape facilitates ease of installation
• Cover is installed after pole is in place
• Environmentally acceptable
AlphaGen Materials Technology Inc.
500 E. 6th Street
Vinton IA. 52349
www.alphagencoatings.com
www.alphagenmaterials.com
319-472-3570
Email:
[email protected]