The recently opened Southern Precinct of Melbourne Airport Terminal 4 and Pier G developments commenced construction late 2013. The Airport was to remain fully operational during the construction process and thus all facets of construction were subject to a critical path analysis to deliver the project on time. A substantial amount of structural steel was included in the design of the various structures with over 2,700 tonnes of steel requiring 120 min fire protection with an intumescent coating system. The availability of a hybrid intumescent coating, Nullifire SC902, provided the solution to deliver the productivity outcomes required for this critical component of the project. By carrying out the intumescent coating application off-site (65,000kgs), the coated steel could be delivered to the construction site as finished sections ready for erection to meet the priorities of the construction program, minimising delays. Because bolted connections could be coated on-site at a later stage of construction the following trades could install services without disruption or delay.
The Permax team are highly qualified to help you with any question you may have. We can develop specifications, provide technical advisory notes and offer advice on design details to suit your project.
Nullifire is a brand recognized as a global leader in passive fire protection systems, and has become synonymous with some of the best structural steel fire protection coatings technologies available today. Formulated and manufactured to the highest standards, the Nullifire thin film intumescent coatings - specifically the SC900 series - offer application and performance advantages which have made it the first choice of builders, engineers, architects and specifiers in many countries world wide.
All Nullifire intumescent fire protection systems have been tested in accordance with AS1530.4 and AS4100-1998. Project specific warranties can be offered if required, dependant on your particular project.
Created to provide optimal performance on either internal or external steel, Nullifire SC902 is a low VOC, one coat, fast track, high build system, based on patented technology that offers fire protection up to 120 minutes.
Changes in the Building Code, advances in technology and an ever increasing amount of responsibility for anyone involved in construction, means trying to understand the highly technical world of fire rating compliance can be a difficult one. Recognising this, we have an engineering team who are available to help you with your construction project. Our technical and structural engineering department can provide you with an optimised solution based on your specific structural loadings and fire performance requirements.
Our technical and structural engineering department can provide you with an optimised solution based on your specific structural loadings and fire performance requirements.
Our technical and structural engineering department can provide you with an optimised solution based on your specific structural loadings and fire performance requirements.