Introducing Padgenite Interlock™
With over 40 years of history, Padgenite™ Calcium Silicate based thermal lining systems have evolved to meet the demands of modern firefighting. Although firefighting techniques have changed, Calcium Silicate based Padgenite™ remains the best product line available for balancing durability and thermal protection.
Padgenite Interlock™ combines modern technology with a proven raw material to tackle today’s demands of tomorrow’s firefighters.
Padgenite Interlock™ Performance Specifications
| Design Property | Technical Data | Specification | Why is it Important? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Service Temperature | 1,700°F | ASTM C656 | Overdesigned continuous temperature provides a high safety factor for firefighter training environments |
| Thermal Transfer Flexible Air Gap 1.5”/3” | 334°F/238°F | Heat Exposure to Structure @1,000°F ASTM C680 | Maintain compliance with NFPA 1402 protecting all structural surfaces from 350°F with flexible air gap |
| Impact Resistance | 4,000 psi | Compressive Strength | The compressive strength combined with a tight 15” framing span means Padgenite Interlock™ has the highest impact resistance on the market |
| Durability | 80 | Surface Hardness – Shore “D” Scale (1-100) | With the highest surface hardness on the market Padgenite Interlock™ boasts the best long-term resistance to wear, abrasion, and hose streams |
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Padgenite Interlock™: A novel solution protecting structures; protecting people.
