Abstract: The invention relates to a method of protecting an object (1) against fire. An endothermic material (2) is arranged around the object (1), and then an outer metal-containing cladding (5) is arranged so that it covers at least a part of the endothermic material (2). The endothermic material (2) is provided as a tape (3) which is applied by helically winding the tape (3) in an overlapping manner resulting in a stepped outer surface (6) facing towards the outer cladding (5). The outer cladding (5) comprises metal, in particular is made of metal. The stepped outer surface (6) results in air cavities (7) being formed underneath the outer cladding (5). When the object (1) is exposed to a fire, such small air cavities (7) will allow for a slight swelling of the endothermic material (2) that will, as a consequence of the fire, react and release water directly to the outer cladding (5) from underneath and thereby provide cooling thereof.

Abstract: A fire protection product for use as fire protection of a pipe (10), comprising an active layer (11) of a material containing an active substance which, when subjected to heat, expands and undergoes one or more endothermic reaction processes, the active layer (11) enclosing the pipe (10) on at least a length of the pipe to be protected; a plurality of distance pieces (12) extending a distance outwardly from the active layer (11); and an outer tubular cladding (13) supported by the distance pieces (12) and enclosing the pipe (10), the active layer (11) and the distance pieces (12). The active layer (11), the distance pieces (12) and the outer tubular cladding (13) define a space (15) with a volume, which can accommodate the active substance (11) after the active substance (11) has expanded. The active substance can be rubber based or polymer based.

Abstract: A fire protection product for use as fire protection of a pipe (10), comprising an active layer (11) of a material containing an active substance which, when subjected to heat, expands and undergoes one or more endothermic reaction processes, the active layer (11) enclosing the pipe (10) on at least a length of the pipe to be protected; a plurality of distance pieces (12) extending a distance outwardly from the active layer (11); and an outer tubular cladding (13) supported by the distance pieces (12) and enclosing the pipe (10), the active layer (11) and the distance pieces (12). The active layer (11), the distance pieces (12) and the outer tubular cladding (13) define a space (15) with a volume, which can accommodate the active substance (11) after the active substance (11) has expanded. The active substance can be rubber based or polymer based.