Ventilation & Fire Ventilation Experts

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Smoke curtains also known as smoke baffles or fire curtains is a substantial, noncombustible curtain that is hung tightly against a ceiling. Smoke baffles cordon off sections of a large ceiling for fire prevention purposes.

A smoke baffle acts as a partition of heat and smoke in the event of a fire and help with the controlling, reducing and repeatedly will prevent the spread of smoke throughout the affected bu...

Curvent International (Pty) Ltd manufactures, distributes and installs a broad range of ventilation solutions, designed with intent and installed with purpose. We also supply auxiliary products for our clients depending on the project and scope of work.

Our auxiliary products include custom build ducting, industr...

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What is "SHEVS"?

"SHEVS" is also known as a smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems.  These are either natural or powered systems used to remove smoke, caused by a fire, from a building. These systems will enable a clear escape route on the lower bottom of the building as well as help to reduce the damage of the fire to the building.

In order for Curvent's ventilation experts to design the most effective smoke and heat v...

Fire curtains are curtains that prevent damage and threat from heat and smoke in the event of a fire.

They come in all shapes, sizes, and materials and are found in commercial, public and domestic properties. This article will explore the benefits that installing flexible fire resistant curtains can bring.

1. It has an invisible design: When not deployed, smoke or fire curtain assemblies are virtually invisible, as they recess i...

In any fire situation smoke is one of the greatest threats to life. Smoke will impair visibility and cause occupants to be disorientated, which could result in deaths.

Curvent International recently installed a 112 FXV-8 (Fire X Vertical fire ventilator) and a total of 2040m² Smoke Curtains in a warehouse for Komatsu in Tunney, Elandsfontein.

The Curvent Fire X Vertical fire ventilator is a louvre bladed vertical mount...

SYSTEM RELIABILITY

Smoke management systems can be complex and involve the operation of many interacting components, including detection systems, exhaust fans, natural ventilators, automatic smoke curtains, dampers, fresh air intakes, etc. Experience of actual installed systems in real buildings has led to concerns on the efficacy of some smoke management systems, especially over the lifetime of a building.

Reliability

There is l...