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AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing, Part of the Performance Technology Group, has invested in additional CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology at its Crawley manufacturing facility, increasing its Fire Stop Block production capacity by 50%.
Fire Stop Blocks, also known as Trapezoidal Fire Stops, are used to maintain fire compartment lines and act as a barrier to the movement of smoke in floors, walls, partitions and roof construction.
The acquisition of new plant and a major refurbishment of existing capacity follow AIM’s 2024 investment in additional test evidence to cover a wider range of applications. Tested to the principles of BS EN 1366-4:2021, AIM’s Fire Stop Blocks achieved IFC Certification Ltd third-party certification.
“This significantly greater CNC capability supports AIM’s position as a Fire Stop Block category leader,” says commercial director Ian Exall. “Earlier spend on further testing means we have one of the most comprehensive ranges of fire tested FSBs in the market.”
AIM’s Fire Stop Blocks are available in CNC cut standard profiles to suit major metal deck producer profiles or are cut to customer specifications. The latest CNC technology ensures accuracy even for more challenging profiles with rounded shoulders. Compression fit means sealants are not required for most applications.
“We manufacture Fire Stop Blocks to pretty much any profile, or customer defined dimensions. Indeed, we often get the proverbial “back of an envelope” drawing from which to create the CAD files required for production of the finished item” adds Exall.
