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Fläkt Woods have enhanced their position as the foremost provider of specialist fan products for emergency high temperature smoke control by becoming the first manufacturer in the world to be able to apply CE marking to these safety critical products.
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The implementation of the Construction Products Directive and the publication of an exacting new standard, EN 12101-3 will make it a mandatory requirement for all smoke control fans sold into the European Union to carry a CE mark from April 1st, 2005. The CE mark may only be affixed after successful completion of testing, auditing of factory production control and the issue of a certificate by accredited independent authorities |
This procedure is intended to prevent fan failures during an emergency smoke situation, where fan failure can ultimately lead to the loss of life. Paul Mason, Product Manager confirmed that "Fläkt Woods fully endorse the concept that, in such a safety critical application, only fully tested and certified products should be specified. Fläkt Woods has always considered a European wide approval scheme the only way for customers to be ensured of product reliability in such applications. Therefore we are delighted that our investment enabling us to CE Mark our products is a major step for both us and our customers."
Fläkt Woods made the decision at the early stages of the standard’s introduction to embark on a major testing programme in conjunction with BSRIA, the world leading authority in building research. Neil Jones, Project Co-ordinator explains "Through using the combined expertise of our two organisations and BSRIA’s new state of the art High Temperature test rig Fläkt Woods were able to successfully test the world renowned JM Aerofoil range in compliance with this demanding new legislation with minimum complications."
This project has resulted in Fläkt Woods being able to offer CE marked JM products for use at 400°C / 2 hours from 315mm to 1250mm, together with a comprehensive range of ancillaries.
Additional CE marking will soon be obtained from BSI for the JM HT fan range for 200°C and 300°C temperature categories, ensuring that Fläkt Woods has one of the most comprehensive range of products available in the Single European Market. |
For more information contact:
Mr Chris Owen
chris.owen@flaktwoods.com
Fläkt Woods Ltd
Tel. +44 (0) 1206 244307
Fax. + 44 (0) 1206 244331 |
