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Balco Metaflex® 2000 Fire Barrier Expansion Joint Systems (Horizontal) Company: Balco, Inc.

The 36-in. max. width product is a fire barrier consisting of two packages. The first package (bottom package) is composed of one (1) layers of 0.002” thick stainless steel foil (facing bottom) and one (1) layer of vitreous silica fiber fabric (facing top), or two (2) layers of 0.002” thick stainless steel foil, that sandwich an 8 pcf ceramic blanket core. The second package (top package) is composed of two (2) layers vitreous silica fiber fabric or two (2) layers of 0.002” thick stainless steel foil, that sandwich an 8 pcf ceramic blanket core.
 
The packages are fabricated into a "V" configuration or a draped configuration and are provided with flanges (foil and fabric, fabric, or foil) that allow for attachment to a substrate using fasteners and washers. Each fire barrier system consists of both an upper and a lower package for horizontal assemblies. Galvanized steel retainers are spot welded to the lower packages of horizontal systems. A proprietary intumescent sealant, applied in 3/8-in. beads, is used to seal the fire barrier system in installation.

FIRE RATINGS
Test Standard Rating Design Number
ANSI/UL 2079
ASTM E1966
2-hour BA/EJH 120-01 (formerly CEJ 520 F)
ANSI/UL 2079
ASTM E1966
2-hour BA/EJH 120-02 (formerly CEJ 521 F)
Listing Report Certificate of Compliance Return to Search
Attributes
Certificate Date of ExpiryDecember 31, 2025
Certificate Date of Initial RegistrationDecember 23, 2018
Certificate NumberWHI18-21881101
CriteriaANSI / UL 2079 (1998)
CriteriaASTM E1966 (2001)
CSI Code07 95 00 Expansion Control
Listing SectionEXPANSION/SEISMIC JOINTS
Spec ID23522
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