“Our customers want proven performance”

The Roxtec fire lab in Karlskrona, Sweden, is equipped for extensive fire resistance testing. It enables continuous development of certified cable and pipe transits as well as testing to specific needs.

“You can develop great solutions, but it’s no use if you can’t verify them. Our customers want proven performance,” says Jenny Filipsen, Test and Certificates Manager at Roxtec.

The fire lab is the flagship of our testing capabilities. It is crucial for both the product development and the pre-certification process. It is also used for conducting tests of customized seals. The tests are indicative; testing resulting in certifications can only be conducted in accredited test laboratories.?

“We follow the test standards, but we can also develop our own special tests. It can be sequential tests or testing of tightness after seismic simulation or after fire,” says Jenny Filipsen.

Setting up realistic tests

Our engineers and test technicians prepare all tests according to standards and specifications and make sure every object is tested as an entire system in a realistic environment. The technicians build the test object, with installations in walls, bulkheads, floors or decks in various materials, and attach it to the furnace. The tests verify fire integrity and temperature insulation capacity in accordance with strict standards. The detailed results are helpful for both customers and engineers.?

Visitors are welcome

Customers and authorities can witness the tests from the observation room, where they have a great view of the test furnace hall. They can also watch the tests from anywhere in the world via streaming.

“We are happy to show our testing capabilities for customers and authorities,” says Jenny Filipsen.

Sustainability in focus

The Roxtec fire lab is a place for extreme heat and repeated imitation of catastrophe. Therefore, the safety thinking is top of mind. The lab provides a good working environment with pressurized rooms and halls to prevent dust and particles from spreading. It also has a state-of-the-art purification system taking care of the emissions. It all just a part of the idea of Roxtec: to increase safety, at all times.