An industrial fire is every business owner’s worst fear. It not only endager the safety of your employees but also leads to significant material and financial losses. Effective fire compartmentalization is critical to contain fires, preventing them from escalating into catastrophic, large-scale disasters.
Did you know that most fire-related fatalities occur in areas with no direct flames? Smoke spreads at an astonishing speed of 1 cubic meter per second. Even the smallest gap—just half a centimeter—is enough to fill a room with a thick, toxic layer of smoke within minutes. In most cases, it’s not the flames but the suffocating and poisonous smoke that proves fatal.
Smoke isn’t just deadly to inhale—it’s also dangerously flammable. As smoke accumulates in a space, the rising temperature can push the smoke layer to its ignition point, triggering a “flashover.” During this flashover or explosive event, smoke gases ignite, and fire spreads rapidly, with temperatures surging to over 600°C. There’s also a risk of a ventilation-induced flashover. This occurs when heat-weakened barriers like doors or windows suddenly give way, introducing fresh oxygen and causing a dangerous surge in fire intensity.
The invisible strength of Winlock
At Winlock, our fire-resistant sectional doors and fire-resistant industrial shutters are designed to compartmentalize your building, effectively limiting the spread of fire and smoke. These solutions can be further customized with advanced technical features to suit your specific requirements, such as a liquid barrier (Liquid Lock) to contain fire-fighting water or a Smoke Lock. 
Many industries rely on complex conveyor systems for production and distribution, which often pose challenges for fire safety and temperature control. Winlock specializes in seamlessly integrating fire-safe solutions into these intricate systems—whether continuous or segmented—while preserving performance and flexibility. Certified safety, tailored to your needs.
Our solutions come with certifications that meet the highest European standards and address the rigorous demands of fire insurers, ensuring your facility is both protected and compliant.
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