FERO Corporation

Release of Firewall During Fire

During a fire, the fusible washer will melt and soften, which allows movement to relieve the lateral stresses caused by potential deformation of the framing members. Under extreme deformations, the slots in the plate allow the framing members to completely disengage from the firewall. This allows the firewall to remain standing for the duration of the fire-rated time, to prevent the spread of the fire and satisfy building code requirements.

Structural Stability Under Normal Conditions

Under normal conditions, FERO Break-Away™ Fire-Release Connectors provide 5 kN of lateral resistance per slot. This is achieved through the interaction between the grooves and the fusible washer. Unlike other available fire-release systems, the FERO system’s support angle functions as a structural member under normal service conditions. Accordingly, the load bearing capacity of the FERO Break-Away™ Fire-Release Connectors is not limited by the load-bearing capacity of the fusible washer.

Thermal Performance

To design energy efficient masonry, stone and granite veneer building enclosures with high-performing thermal ties and connectors that accommodate increasing wall cavity sizes and expanding energy guidelines and codes.