Steel Fire Rated Inside Doors and Wall Partition

Glazed doors (swing and  automatic sliding)

This is the system for flush-mounted, glazed, single and double-leaf doors which can be constructed to form a  wide range of applications, such as sliding, swing, double egress, and double action. The system can be used in both fire and non-fire applications – see technical data for more information.

Forster presto stands for security and safety and meets maximum demands for technical functionality and extreme long-term exposure to stress (durability). The system is suitable for use wherever there are no special thermal insulation requirements. Forster Presto is available in steel and stainless steel for elegant and ambitious solutions.

Glazed partitions / screens  and opening windows

This is the system for flush-mounted glazed partitions,  screens, and opening windows. The fixed partitions and screens can be constructed to form various design solutions, including traditional framing and butt joint glazing solutions that provide maximum day light openings. The system can be used in both fire and non-fire applications – see technical data for more information.

Forster presto stands for security and safety and meets maximum demands for technical functionality and extreme long-term exposure to stress. The system is suitable for use wherever there are no special thermal insulation requirements. Forster Presto is available in steel and stainless steel for elegant and ambitious solutions.

Technical Data

Material variantsSteel, bright (mild steel)
Stainless steel grades 304 and 316 (brush finish grain 220−240) Zinc magnesium (ZM) coated steel
DimensionsAvailable profile depths: 50 and 60 mm
Fire resistance optionsFixed partitions from E30 to E120 and EW30 to EW120 / E180 in accordance with EN 1364-1 Single and double doors from E30 to E180 in accordance with EN 1634-1
Double egress doors / push-pull from EW30 to EW120
Single and double automatic sliding doors from EW30 to EW120 in accordance with EN 1634-1
Single action, rebated, unlatched swing doors (single and double-leaf) from EW30 to EW120 in accordance with EN 1634-1 Double action, non-rebated, unlatched swing doors (single and double-leaf) from EW30 to EW60 in accordance with EN 1634-1
Single action, non-rebated, latched swing doors (single and double-leaf), 1 and 1.5 hours non-temp. rise restricted (NT), UL 10C / NFPA 252 Single and double doors, 1 and 1.5 hours non-temp. rise restricted (NT), UL 10C / NFPA 252
Fixed screens, 90 minutes, UL9
Fire code complianceEuropean and North American Standards NFPA 101 and NFPA 80
GCC civil defence approved through local forster fabricators
Tested design variants*Smoke-resistant doors, Sa, S200 in accordance with EN 1634-3 Fire-resistant doors and screens
Metal sheet doors with tubular frames (please check with local forster representative) Burglar-resistant doors, RC 1-3, in accordance with EN 1627-1630
FittingsUL listed hardware available Concealed hinges Concealed door closer
Door closers complete with in-house cycling testing Latch locks, lever handles, self-closing flush bolts Roller latches (for unlatched doors)
Compatible with access control devices
System propertiesExtremely slender visible section widths and depth
Can be powder-coated or wet-paint-coated (to be checked with local applicator) Large glass panels available for fire-rated systems
Extremely economical manufacturing without special equipment Robust system, resistant to damage
Can be used in conjunction with forster thermfix vario facades
Sound insulation (hinged doors, depth 50 mm) up to 42 dB in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 Sound insulation (fixed screens, depth 50 mm) up to 46 dB in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 Sound insulation (hinged doors, depth 60 mm) up to 45 dB in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 Sound insulation (fixed screens, depth 60 mm) up to 48 dB in accordance with EN ISO 140-3
Environmental and sustainability credentialsEnvironmental Product Declaration (EPD) available, can apply online
High recycle content, project specific declaration can be provided, on request
Country-specific approvals and requirements observed
*Refer to country-specific approvals