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The BLE Fire Curtain - marketing-leading fire protection from the experts

The difference between a fire curtain and a fire shutter

Fire curtains are often used as an alternative to fire shutters as there are numerous benefits, from both an aesthetic and safety perspective. Here are just a few:

BLE Fire Curtain	Fire Shutter
Minimal weight	Heavy components
Minimal load to existing structure	Requires strong and frequent fixings to structure
Head box is compact	Head box is more than double the size of a comparative curtain box
Low levels of hear irradiance through fabric	Metal lathes of shutter irradiate heat
Tubular motor integral to barrel ensures neater fit	External box motor to one end of installation requires additional shrouding
Fabric barrier allows for a "last resort" escape when deployed due to low weight	Metal barrier, once deployed, is too heavy to lift
Fabric barrier enables easy access as "last resort" by Fire Department	Metal barrier not easily moveable by Fire Department
Low power requirements	3 Phase power required
Low weight required little structural reinforcement	Heavy weight may require structural modifications to carry shutter

Download a PDF of the differences between fire curtains and fire shutters.

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