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The AlphaGen A-1 Fire Wrap

The AlphaGen A-1 Fire Wrap. The A-1 Fire Wrap. When the fires hit, more than one pole is usually destroyed The cost of replacement of an average wooden pole is $3,000 to $4,500 in urban areas, sometimes tripled in remote areas. AlphaGen’s coating prevents both damage and waste of funds.

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The AlphaGen A-1 Fire Wrap

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  1. The AlphaGen A-1 Fire Wrap

  2. The A-1 Fire Wrap • When the fires hit, more than one pole is usually destroyed • The cost of replacement of an average wooden pole is $3,000 to $4,500 in urban areas, sometimes tripled in remote areas. • AlphaGen’s coating prevents both damage and waste of funds.

  3. The A-1 Fire Wrap • Coatings and fire retardant chemicals have not been successful in the past • Many have caused environmental problems. • AlphaGen’s wrap is the answer. Power Poles in Danger by major fire

  4. Material Testing Evaluating the Results

  5. What is the A-1 Fire Wrap -A manufactured component designed to resist sunlight, impact, graffiti, theft, and above all: fire -It expands to many times its original thickness producing a stable, fibrous, insulation char.

  6. Easy Installation Installation Complete

  7. Fabrication • Production lengths of 5’, 10’ and 12’ • Diameters: 10 thru18” • Thickness: 30 – 60 mils • Custom sizes available

  8. Specifications • For wood, FRP and concrete poles • Fire rating: • Standard: 30 minutes to 1 hour • Extended times available for custom wraps • Temperature rating 2200° F • Corrosion resistant • UV and weather resistant • Expected life: 25 years

  9. A-1 Fire Wrap • Designed to protect utility poles in remote areas where brush or forest fires are prevalent. • When fire occurs the cover is expended but the pole is unaffected. • Old cover is removed and replaced. • Cover can be applied to piping, ducting, and various structures that might be exposed to fire conditions. Wrap Applied No Damage 1 Hour Later

  10. Conclusion • Cover is lightweight and cost effective • Provides fire protection and offers protection from vermin, weathering and woodpeckers • Can be easily removed for inspection, climbing or field work

  11. Light weight and can be easily transported to remote sites • Wrap shape facilitates ease of installation • Cover is installed after pole is in place • Environmentally acceptable

  12. AlphaGen Materials Technology Inc. 500 E. 6th Street Vinton IA. 52349 www.alphagencoatings.com www.alphagenmaterials.com 319-472-3570 Email: info@alphagenmaterials.com

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