Source high-spec structural steel purlins, heavy-duty insulated sandwich panels, composite steel decks, and automated barrier doors directly from our Barka manufacturing headquarters with streamlined customs clearance into the Riyadh municipality.
Ultra-high tensile G450 cold-formed structural steel purlins with hot-dip Z275/Z350 zinc coatings, engineered as stiff secondary framing members for heavy industrial rolling shutter heads and fire envelope framing.
Precision cold-formed structural hollow sections (HSS) delivering unmatched torsional rigidity and load-bearing performance for fire door guide frames, structural mullions, and industrial portal spans.
Custom punched and pre-notched high-strength steel purlin and girt assemblies designed to accelerate PEB building erection, providing rigid perimeter bracing for overhead roll-up barrel brackets and hood covers.
High-density Polyurethane (PU) and Polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulated composite panels featuring tongue-and-groove joints with cam-locks, ensuring thermal boundary stability and low U-values for Riyadh logistics parks.
Engineered 30-meter clear-span galvanized steel roof trusses for aircraft hangars, distribution warehouses, and large-aperture fire compartment partitions demanding structural stability under extreme thermal stresses.
Continuous roll-formed C-channel purlins fabricated with mill-certified galvanized steel coils, perfectly suited for wall cladding supports, door headers, and structural framing in corrosive industrial atmospheres.
Pre-engineered structural roof systems manufactured under stringent factory conditions in Barka for zero-site-welding erection across the MODON industrial developments throughout Riyadh province.
Heavy-duty motorized insulated sliding door engineered with smart photocell sensors, rapid automation drives, and high-density polyurethane core for large cold storage logistics bays and temperature-controlled airlocks.
In high-density industrial and commercial developments across Riyadh, passive fire safety is no longer treated as a generic architectural finish; it is a critical life-safety containment system governed by the Saudi Building Code (SBC 801 Fire Code and SBC 201 Structural Code) and regulated strictly under the General Directorate of Civil Defense (GDCD / Salamah). As an established industrial manufacturer operating since 2009, Paneltech International LLC (PTI) delivers fully certified fire rated roll-up shutters, insulated mineral wool/Rockwool panels, and integrated secondary structural steel assemblies designed to withstand catastrophic flash fires and halt flame propagation across building zones.
A building fire in the Najd plateau involves extreme ambient challenges: summer air temperatures exceeding 50°C, airborne abrasive particulate, and severe positive wind pressures created by desert thermal convection. Ordinary roll-up doors experience slat distortion, motor binding, and premature mechanical collapse within minutes of fire exposure. Our engineered rolling fire shutters integrate interlocking concave cold-rolled galvanized steel or stainless-steel laths, cast iron wind-locks, oversized torsion barrel counterbalances, and high-torque fail-safe gravity-drop motors that ensure continuous structural integrity for up to 240 minutes under ISO 834, UL 10B, and BS EN 1634-1 fire test curves.
Under a 240-minute ASTM E119 or BS 476 Part 22 furnace cycle, temperatures reach 1,150°C. Structural steel slats expand at approximately 12 × 10⁻⁶ m/m°C. Without engineered floating side-guide clearances and heat-dissipating expansion slots, the shutter curtain binds against structural wall columns, causing lateral bowing, flame leakage, and smoke breakout. Paneltech's custom side channels feature slotted mounting brackets and graphite-based intumescent seals that expand up to 25 times their volume at 180°C, providing an airtight, smoke-tight barrier compliant with UL 1784 air-leakage criteria.
| Curtain Architecture | Fire Rating Standard | Integrity (E) / Insulation (EI) | Maximum Opening (W × H) | Motorization & Activation Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Skin Interlocking Slat (1.0mm - 1.5mm Galvanized Steel) | UL 10B / BS 476 Part 22 | E 120 / E 240 Minutes Integrity | 12.0m × 8.0m (Oversized Apertures) | Fusible Link (68°C/74°C) + BMS 24V Signal + Gravity Fail-Safe Drop |
| Double-Skin Insulated Slat (Mineral Wool / Ceramic Infill) | BS EN 1634-1 / UL 10C | EI 60 / EI 120 (Integrity + Radiation Limit) | 9.0m × 6.5m (Industrial Hubs) | 3-Phase Planetary Drive + Uninterruptible Battery Backup (UPS) |
| Acoustic & Fire Composite (Multi-Chamber Damping) | EN ISO 10140-2 / BS EN 1634 | E 180 Min + 38 dB Acoustic Rating | 7.5m × 6.0m (Auditoriums / Studios) | Variable Speed Inverter Motor with Soft-Start / Soft-Stop Control |
| High-Speed Rapid Fire Hybrid (Dual Curtain System) | DIN 4102 / EN 13241-1 | E 120 Minutes Fire + Daily Logistics Cycling | 6.0m × 5.0m (Cold Storage Airlocks) | Dual-Drive Servo Automation: 1.2 m/s Daily + Controlled Fire Descent |
A fire shutter cannot perform in isolation. Its fire resistance rating is intrinsically bound to the stability of the supporting substrate. Paneltech operates a vertically integrated production facility producing not only rolling fire barriers but also high-strength cold-formed structural Z & C purlins (AS/NZS 4600 and ASTM standards), heavy structural hollow sections (ASTM A500 Grade C), and non-combustible Rockwool insulated sandwich panels. This holistic engineering capability allows EPC contractors in Riyadh to procure a fully coordinated structural interface.
When installing rolling fire shutters into pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) or distribution warehouses, our technical office provides finite element calculations for header deflection, dynamic torque loads on bracket plates, and thermal expansion anchoring. By pairing fire shutter structural lintels directly with our customized C-shaped steel purlins and factory-prefabricated galvanized roof trusses, engineering consultants prevent structural torsion during seismic or thermal events.
From the automated distribution corridors of Al-Sulay to landmark commercial districts like New Murabba and KAFD, Paneltech fire barriers are specifically configured for Najd climatic conditions and regulatory mandates.
Manufacturing facilities handling volatile compounds or high fire-load inventories require compartmentalization barriers that withstand hydrocarbon flash fires and caustic desert air without structural fatigue.
Mega-warehouses in Riyadh require uninterrupted operations with rapid vehicle turnaround, paired with instantaneous smoke and thermal sealing between temperature-controlled chambers and loading docks.
Architectural applications requiring high visual aesthetic standards during open hours, with completely concealed headboxes, low operating noise, and automated drop deployment upon early smoke detector triggers.
Data infrastructure projects across the Riyadh Riyadh Metro corridors mandate non-combustible room isolation to retain inert gas fire-suppression systems (FM-200, Novec 1230) without pressure blowouts.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has fundamentally transformed building safety enforcement across the Kingdom. Projects overseen by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources now demand strict institutional documentation rather than self-certified compliance. Procurement teams must navigate four pivotal shifts:
Every shipment of fire-rated doors and secondary structural components crossing into Saudi Arabia must possess a valid Saber Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) and Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC). Paneltech maintains active product registrations, expediting customs clearance at the Al-Batha border crossing without costly port storage demurrage.
Fire defense permits in Riyadh are tied to third-party tested laboratory certificates (such as Exova Warringtonfire, Thomas Bell-Wright, or Underwriters Laboratories). As an experienced GCC exporter, PTI provides comprehensive test packages that allow EPC contractors to secure immediate GDCD approvals without inspection delays.
Energy conservation codes in Saudi Arabia require lower overall envelope U-values. Traditional uninsulated steel shutters create massive thermal bridges, inflating HVAC cooling loads. The Riyadh logistics sector is adopting insulated fire shutters with closed-cell polyisocyanurate cores and matching polyurethane sandwich wall panels.
Global sea shipping faces persistent Red Sea delays and high container tariffs. Operating from our advanced manufacturing hub in Barka, Sultanate of Oman, PTI routes flatbed and closed trailers directly across the Empty Quarter / Batha highway corridor, reaching Riyadh job sites within 72 to 96 hours of fabrication completion.
This geographic and regulatory proximity eliminates project schedule contingencies, allowing Riyadh contractors to maintain aggressive construction timelines across Tier-1 mixed-use, logistics, and governmental infrastructure.
Established in Barka, Oman in 2009, Paneltech International LLC (PTI) operates one of the Gulf region's premier roll-forming and insulated envelope manufacturing complexes.
We do not broker components. All fire rolling shutter curtains, structural C/Z purlins, roof trusses, and polyurethane/Rockwool panels are rolled, injected, and assembled under rigorous QA protocols at our Barka factory.
We process only prime continuous hot-dip galvanized and pre-painted steel coils sourced from verified tier-1 mills. Mill test certificates (EN 10204 3.1) are supplied for structural yield strength, zinc coating thickness, and paint adhesion.
Contractors avoid multi-vendor compatibility disputes. By sourcing fire-rated doors, purlins, wall claddings, flashings, and composite metal floor decking from a single manufacturer, project interfaces align perfectly on site.
Our dedicated overland logistics framework coordinates export paperwork, GCC customs duties exemptions, and bonded transit straight to site laydown areas across Riyadh, reducing project lead times by weeks compared to overseas suppliers.
Clear, technical, and commercial answers for project directors, commercial managers, and fire consultants procuring fire barrier systems in Saudi Arabia.
Yes. Our fire roller shutter models have undergone rigorous third-party laboratory testing in accordance with BS EN 1634-1, BS 476 Part 22, and UL 10B test protocols. The accompanying test reports, factory production control documentation, and international certifications satisfy Saudi Building Code (SBC 801) requirements and support swift GDCD (Salamah platform) approvals on commercial and industrial projects across Riyadh.
All motorized fire shutters intended for life-safety fire compartmentation incorporate dual-redundancy activation. In the event of primary 380V/415V electrical blackout, the shutter controls interface with a central 24V DC fire alarm panel or an integrated battery backup (UPS). Additionally, every unit incorporates a thermal fusible link release mechanism and a mechanical counterbalanced centrifugal brake, allowing gravity-fail-safe descent at a steady controlled rate (between 0.15 m/s and 0.30 m/s) to isolate the fire compartment without any electrical supply.
Fire shutters cannot be anchored solely to lightweight sandwich panel skins. They must be fastened directly to hot-rolled structural steel columns, cold-formed structural tubes (such as ASTM A500 Grade C HSS), or dedicated cold-formed structural C-purlin jamb trimmers engineered to carry the dynamic weight of the curtain and the torsion of the overhead barrel assembly. Paneltech supplies both the secondary steel structural framing and the shutter systems, enabling us to furnish coordinated shop drawings and anchor calculations verified for high wind loads (up to Class 4) and fire resistance.
Once fabrication and quality testing are completed at our Barka factory, overland freight via modern flatbed or enclosed curtain-side transport trailers travels via the UAE-KSA international logistics corridor to the Batha border. Transit time on the road is typically 72 to 96 hours. All shipments are accompanied by GCC Certificates of Origin (exempt from import duty under GCC unified treaties), SASO Saber digital release documents, and comprehensive packing lists marked with specific mark-numbers for immediate job-site staging in Riyadh.
Standard galvanized coatings can degrade when subjected to blowing desert silica and extreme ultraviolet index ratings. For Riyadh applications, Paneltech provides high-build polyester, Super Durable Polyester (SDR), or PVDF coil coatings applied over an ASTM A653 Z275/Z350 hot-dip galvanized substrate. Furthermore, our heavy-gauge side guide channels feature brush and dual-lip neoprene weather seals that actively sweep dust away from the curtain interlocking joints, preventing slat binding and extending cycle life beyond 50,000 operations.
Yes. Our in-house technical engineering department assists lead consultants and contractors with comprehensive submittal packages. These include AutoCAD details, Revit/BIM families, structural header deflection analyses, wind load pressure verification calculations according to ASCE 7-16 / SBC 201, and electrical wiring schematics for central fire alarm control panel (FACP) interfacing.