Fireproof vs Fire Resistant

Fire, a log that heats and lights mankind, as well as a fierce beast that destroys the world. To save the lives and property, humans have been exploring ways to fireproof or tolerate fire in all sort of mechanisms ever since.. Well, what really is the difference between fireproof and fire resistant? How are they relevant to us in our everyday lives? In this article, we are going to learn a bit more about these two concepts.

Fireproof

Fireproof, this refers to an object or material which is designed as a measure of preventing fire and withstanding flames such that the degree and intensity of fire will not linger for time indicated. Simply put, fireproof materials or objects are able to block out the flames at the arrival of a heat source and stop them from spreading, so as to maintain a safe level. Its superb flame-proof, fire-proof, high temperature resistance and thermal insulation ability is highly responsible for the same.

Fire resistant

Fire resistance refers to a material or an object, which can impede combustion and cut down the fire precipitation speed when getting contacted by an external heat source; it cannot ignite. In simple, these materials or objects can provide precious evacuation and rescue time frame by delaying the fire spread. This is mainly because of their good stability at high temperature.

Fireproof vs Fire Resistant

3.1. Definitions

True Fireproof: Technically speaking, "fireproof" means a material or object that is fully resistant to fire in all circumstances, meaning it cannot be set afire and it will not burn under any condition. This is certainly getting more toward ideal, although it is very difficult to find materials that would actually meet this measure.

· Fire Retardant: "Fire Retardant" denotes a material or an article that prevents from further flame sprout, slowing down the flaming speed as well as preventing fire spread under a medium heat source and buy time for evacuation & saving valuable lives.

3.2. Performance Differences

Heat resistance : Most are fireproof, which means that they do not change their form at high temperatures and so have them similar applications as metals. Fireproof materials are heat resistant to an extent, but they cannot withstand the same temperature levels as fire-resistant materials.

Fire resistance: In terms of flame retardancy, both materials have good properties but fireproof materials are better at resisting fire and represent higher flame retardancy which can effectively avoid the ignition and transmission of flames.

Thermal insulation: The common nature of fireproof materials is that they have relatively good thermal insulation performance, so they can effectively block high temperatures and slow down the transfer of heat to keep the interior from becoming hot.

3.3. Application Differences

◦ Fireproof: The examples of those systems that are used in areas with high fire safety requirements, such as data centers, nuclear facilities or chemical storage facilities. They require very high conditions for fire safety, and the smallest inaccuracies can lead to gigantic losses.

Fire-resistant: Fire-resistant materials are used in a wider range of industries, including building materials (fire doors, fire barrier/fireproofing), clothing (combating the hazard of fire-proof hazardous conditions), and protective coatings for walls and beams realistically on steel); textiles; wiring insulators; enforced concretes. The second classification is materials which are used in everyday life, they have some minimum fire safety for human blood.

3.4. Use of fireproof

Interior decoration :This is the main decorative material which use to decorate indoor and some targets on improving fire rating.

Aerospace – This is used for fireproof and heat insulating materials that are made of the steel hulls of aero carriers, liners or shuttles rampantly.

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3.5. Use of fire resistant

Used in construction of building structures: To make astro doors and fire resistant stairs to reduce the risk of the fire, while maintaining life and property.

Firefighting Clothing: Firefighting Suits: To protect them against direct heat from high-temperature flames, firefighters need special suits that are highly fire resistant. Fireproof Gloves and Boots: Fire resistant properties protect the hands and feet of firefighters from third-degree burns. Firefighting Helmets — Fireproof helmets work perfectly in saving firefighters faces.

Paper Bag: The high temperature of a fire can make the paper turn yellow, become fragile and even carbonized. Fireproof document bags can also insulate documents, which means their internal temperature will decrease with the effect of fire, prolonging their preservation time.

Conclusion

What type of fireproof material it may be, which is hugely beneficial way to our property and life safety. If you want a fireproof safe, you can contact Proway.