Galaxy Insulation and Drylining are proud to be an Exclusive Distributor of COREX A1 Non-Combustible Gypsum Board. Primarily used for Passive Fire Protection of structural steel work, this product has great features and benefits including staple fix installation and no requirement for framing. Visit our website to find out more details or contact your local Galaxy branch, where our helpful team will be happy to supply or assist with this fantastic product! Find some helpful details below or visit our Dalsan Corex A1 product page with detailed PDF specifications.
COREX A1
Classified reaction to fire of A1 non-combustible COREX A1 Gypsum based fire protection board has many tested applications.
Structural Steelwork
Primarily for use as Fire Protection encasement system for use around Structural Steel Work, it has been tested to EN13381-4 for up to EI 120 minutes
Has full Hp/A tables for the product on both British Steel sections and European sections for columns and beams.
The product does require any frame to install it as it fixes to itself – see video on the Galaxy Insulation Website - https://galaxy.18verticals.com/products/dalsan-corex-a1/
H1 rated – can be installed before building is watertight
Easy fix with staples
White appearance. however can easily decorated with direct applied paint (acrylic sealer required first) or plastered (apply suction coat first to aid adhesion)
App available to find the right product thickness for your application requirements and produces a report linked to ETA
Partitions
Tested to EN13501-2:2007 + A1:2009
Slim Construction at only 100mm thickness for 120 minutes EI
H1 rated – can be installed before building is watertight
White appearance. however can easily decorated with direct applied paint (acrylic sealer required first) or plastered (apply suction coat first to aid adhesion)
Ceilings
Tested to EN13501-2:2007 + A1:2009
For use on Concrete Beam and Aerated Slabs
120 minutes EI (used with min 14kg/m3 mineral wool)
H1 rated – can be installed before building is watertight
White appearance. however can easily decorated with direct applied paint (acrylic sealer required first) or plastered (apply suction coat first to aid adhesion)
Shaftwall
Tested to EN13501-2:2007 + A1:2009
Slim Construction at only 125mm thickness for EI 120 minutes (2x 25mm A1 Corex board), 115mm thickness for EI 90 minutes (2x 20mm A1 Corex board), , 105mm for EI 60 minutes. (2x 15mm A1 Corex board)
Installation required from one side only
Fire performance from either direction
H1 rated – can be installed before building is watertight allowing shaftwall to be installed earlier in the building process.
White appearance. however can easily decorated with direct applied paint (acrylic sealer required first) or plastered (apply suction coat first to aid adhesion)
