How KBS Can Save YOU Money
KBS Products have incredible savings in costs over other "passive Fire protection" products in the current market.
KBS Products are shipped though out Australasia, North America and South America through our Australian and Canadian offices.
The following are some known advantages KBS has over other "passive fire protection materials"
Product, Application & Price Advantages
KBS Coating
| Application - KBS Coating | Application - Other Coatings |
|---|---|
| Max. 2 coats | Up to 5 coats |
| Lower wastage (binders) | Higher wastage (no binder) |
| Reduced cost of application | Increased costs in application |
| Binder for adhesion to cables | No binder |
| Independent 25 year weather test | No Weather tests |
| Compatible with over 100 chemicals | Not stated (fewer compatibilities!) |
| Compatible with all cables | Not stated |
| Does not derate cable system | Not stated |
| Application details and drawings supplied | Not supplied |
| Solvents not required | Solvents required - dry state |
The full brochure can be found on our downloads page
KBS Mortar Seal
| Application - KBS Mortar | Application - Other Mortars |
|---|---|
| Max 36 litres/bag | Up to 25 litres/bag |
| Expands up to 5% | May contract |
| No sealant required | Sealant required |
| Red in colour - easy to locate | Grey - (Cement colour) - hard to locate |
| Apply to cables PVC/steel/copper Pipe | Not compatible to all types |
| Application details and drawings supplied | Not supplied |
The full brochure can be found on our downloads page
KBS Panel Seal
| Application - KBS Panel | Application - Other Panels |
|---|---|
| Apply to cables PVC/steel/copper Pipe | Not compatible to all types |
| Application details and drawings supplied | Not supplied |
The full brochure can be found on our downloads page
KBS Sealbags (pillows)
| Application - KBS Sealbags | Application - Other Pillows |
|---|---|
| No Sealant required | Sealant required |
| Expands up to 45% | May expand up to 5% |
| Apply to cables PVC/steel/copper Pipe | Not compatible to all types |
| Performs wet or dry | Performs only when dry |
| Application details and drawings supplied | Not supplied |
The full brochure can be found on our downloads page
KBS Pipe Seal
| Application - KBS Pipe Seal | Application - Other seals |
|---|---|
| Up to 500mmDia PVC Pipes | Up to 300-350mmDia PVC Pipes |
| Application details and drawings supplied | Not supplied |
| Seals pipes and cable in one penetration | Seals pipes only |
The full brochure can be found on our downloads page
KBS Products have over 400 approvals worldwide (not including multiple approvals). Approvals range from UL, FM, ASTM, BS, DIN, AS, Lloyds, to DMV; just to name a few.
All KBS Materials are non-toxic, non-hazardous and solvent FREE
Insurance
Insurance companies may lower the main premium for the facility if that facility is taking extra precautions with fire protection to lower the overall risks. This could mean considerable savings over a period of time (contact your insurer for details).
Downtime
One factor a facility, office or factory cannot sustain is downtime due to fire. A small fire in the wrong area can cost a Power Station, Mine, Tunnel or Smelter up to $1.4 million per day in lost revenue. This figure excludes rectification works to get back on line. KBS Coating as well as the KBS Penetration Seal Systems can provide any solution required for the protection of electrical cables from fire.
Case Study
Cable Fire at a Large Mining Facility (Name withheld for privacy)
At 4:21pm a fire alarm was raised in the No. 1 Tertiary Crushing Building (TCB 1) substation and the alarm was raised at the facility security gate. The Emergency Services Officer and Shift Electrician investigated the alarm and found thick smoke coming from the 440V motor lead centre No. 6 (MLC6) which is located towards the southern end of the substation. The smoke was too thick for the electrician to determine where to isolate MLC6. The building was evacuated.
The fire brigade and relevant management were contacted. Significant damage was sustained to MLC6. However cabling directly above the MLC was coated with KBS Coating. This acted successfully to prevent the fire from spreading to cables in an overhead tray, which would have spread to other areas.
The same facility has now adopted a policy of passive fire protection over active fire protection (sprinklers, gas etc.). This is due to the excessive maintenance costs associated with active systems. Instead of paying over $248,400.00/year in maintenance costs, the client is only paying for the coating of cables or the rectification of their penetration seals. The new maintenance cost is estimated at $26,500.00. Quite the saving!
This case study highlights the following
- KBS Coating stopped the spread of flame at the cable gland,
- Lowered facility fire protection maintenance,
- Minimized downtime in replacement of machinery - without replacing cable. All due to the application of KBS Coating
KBS Passive Fire's focus is to protect your property and staff as well as save money on the supply and application of passive fire protection.
Please visit our products and downloads pages to find out which KBS products meet your requirements and save you money.
