Marine Components International (MCI), a leading Dorset-based maritime equipment specialist, is set to return to SMM International Maritime Fair from 3rd to 6th September 2024 with a complete range of BSB A60 Marine Fire Dampers in Hall B5, Stand 545.
BSB is a major supplier of fire dampers to the maritime industry, and MCI is proud to have global distribution rights offering prompt delivery from their UK based warehouse backed by friendly and responsive customer service.
The BSB A60 range carry all the major international certifications, these include all the latest approvals; UK MER certification, MED certification, US Coast Guard (USGC) Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) and Lloyd Register certification.
On exhibiting for a second time at SMM, Andy Scott MCI managing director commented, “SMM really is a great show, we should have had presence sooner. We gained some significant contract wins in 2022 with BSB’s range of A60 fire dampers and we look forward to what this edition of the show brings.”
Scott is highly experienced in customer needs having had roles in sales, exports and distribution since 1988 goes onto explain that aside from the quality and effectiveness of the BSB A60 range, the ability to turnaround orders is excellent. “Typically, within eight to 15 days customers will receive their items, in an industry that usually takes between five-eight weeks. The products are available in either marine grade stainless or galvanised steel to a very high quality and are very competitively priced, we look forward to meeting existing and new clients at this year’s show.”
Marine A60 Fire dampers are a mandatory requirement on all SOLAS-compliant vessels over 500 gross tons, and for additional safety, they are also fitted on smaller vessels, including yachts, which have air ducts running through fire-resistant bulkheads. The A60 type automatically meet Lloyds Register Approval to IMO Fire Test Procedures Code, Annex 1 Part 3 for Class AO, A15, A30 and A60 division bulkheads and decks, making them an ideal solution.
We ask Scott what sets BSB fire dampers apart from others on the market.
“BSB fire dampers ability to contain a fire quickly is exceptional. They are extremely well made and consist of a set of steel shutters within a steel frame and sit in ventilation or air-conditioning ducts where they pass through major bulkheads.”
He went to explain that when excessive heat or smoke is detected they snap shut to cut the flow of air and help prevent the spread of the fire. Power is also not a requirement, as each unit comes with a failsafe in the form of an electric actuator with an IP54 rating, a high level of protection against dust or water ingress, and thermal fuses which activate the damper when the temperature reaches 72 degrees C.
Scott goes onto to talk about remote access and the design.
“The hollow metal blades are aerofoil in section, allowing better airflow when the ventilator is running, but which fishtail into an interlocking shutter when facing a fire. The blades expand to a tighter fit as the temperature rises and are also side sealed against smoke. A BSB damper system can be operated strategically if needed from a central fire control panel to assist in an evacuation.”
MCI supply BSB’s A60 fire dampers available in either circular or rectangular models with apertures ranging from 100mm to 1000mm for standard items. Custom orders are also readily available with a quick turnaround.
MCI reported substantial contract wins with BSB fire dampers over that last two years including supply to a range of new Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) and Windfarm Support Vessels (WSV) being built in Singapore.
To find out more please contact David Ellis, Andy Scott or visit Hall 5 Stand 545 at the SMM international maritime trade fair, 3 – 6 September 2024. Or call us on +44 (0)1202 624244, email: sales@marinecomponents.co.uk
BSB A60 Series Fire Damper