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Discover the AF Systems 2026 updates

Dear all,
over the past few months, we have been working intensively in the field of research and development, and we are pleased to share several important updates concerning new products and test results that further expand the application range of our existing product portfolio.

Below you will find the latest updates introduced.

ETA Certifications

We have obtained ETA certification (European Technical Assessment) for the following products/systems:

- AF PIPEGUARD, the fire protection mat for uninsulated metal pipes as well as crossing penetrations with busbars and cables, tested up to EI 240 according to EN 1366-3.

- AF FLEX JOINT, innovative flexible intumescent fire protection solutions for expansion joints, allowing movements up to 40% and a nominal joint width up to 300 mm.

- AF SAFEGUARD, flexible protection for metal ducts certified EI 120/180 for external fire (EN 1366-1, part “A”) and internal fire (EN 1366-1, part “B” and EN 1366-8).

- AF SLEEVE, the new certification consolidates the results obtained for combustible pipes and insulated metal pipes. The designation “AF Sleeve” replaces the former names AF Sleeve B and AF Sleeves, both for the intumescent strip supplied in rolls and for the version enclosed in preformed plastic sleeves.

Other test results

We have expanded the certifications of the two-component polyurethane foam AF GRAPHIT FOAM, which has achieved a minimum durability classification of 25 years in category Y1. We expect to receive the ETA certification by March 2026.
In addition, we have carried out new tests on sandwich panels (particularly related with demand for data centers) as well as on cross laminated timber walls.
We focused on achieving EI 60 performance with reduced thicknesses, certifying 80 mm sandwich panels and 100 mm cross laminated timber (CLT) walls.

PV Certifications

During 2025, we obtained PV - "Procès-Verbal de Classement" certifications for the following products: 

AF BAGS - BRICK - PANEL - SEAL W - COLLAR - COLLAR C - MULTICOLLAR - SLEEVE - FLEX JOINT - GRAPHIT FOAM - JOINT - PIPEGUARD - SAFEGUARD - SEISMIC JOINT - SEAL W (the latter used both as a complementary product and for joint sealing).

These products are already compliant with European regulations thanks to ETA certification and CE marking. However, we decided to obtain this additional certification specifically for the French and Benelux markets.

Technical events

Once again this year, we will be present at all stages of the SAFETY VILLAGE 2026 tour (Bolzano, Brescia, Florence, Padua, Rome and Turin). The seminar tour organized by Prevenzione Incendi will also see us participating in several stages, in addition to the two events Fire&Safety and Passive Fire Protection, which will take place this year in Bari and Turin respectively. Furthermore, from 24 to 27 February, we will be exhibiting at SICUR, the leading international security trade fair, held in Madrid.

We would also like to remind you that we have created a dedicated training area at our headquarters: AF ACADEMY. Through this initiative, we organize training courses reserved for clients and industry professionals, focused on the theoretical and practical training of AF Systems fire sealing solutions.

Nueva lista de precios

Hemos actualizado la lista de precios con aumentos mínimos y tan solo para algunos productos.

Permanecemos a su completa disposición: para cualquier aclaración o información adicional, contáctenos a firestop@af-systems.com

Saludos cordiales
El Equipo de AF Systems S.p.A.

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