R51 Range Specification Guide

R51 Fire Rated Riser Door
Variant Selector Guide

The R51 range offers 55 variants across two frame types, with different combinations of fire, acoustic, smoke and airtight performance. This guide helps architects, specifiers and fire engineers choose the right variant for their project requirements.

55
Total Variants
20
Picture Frame
35
Beaded Frame
2hr
Max Fire Rating

Find Your R51 Variant

Use the filters below to narrow down the 55 variants to match your project specification. Click any option to filter the variant table.

1 Frame Type

Picture Frame has a 25mm visible architrave. Beaded Frame sits flush for a plaster-skim finish.

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Picture Frame (PF)
Beaded Frame (BF)
2 Fire Rating

All fire-rated R51 variants are tested to 120 minutes (2 hours) both sides to BS EN 1634-1. Non-fire-rated options also available.

All
120 min (2hr)
Non Fire Rated
3 Smoke Tested

Ambient smoke control tested to BS EN 1634-3: 2004. Required for compartmentation in most commercial buildings.

All
Smoke Tested
Not Smoke Tested
4 Acoustic Rating

Tested to BS EN ISO 10140-2: 2010. Choose based on your acoustic specification or Building Regulations requirement.

All
40 dB
36 dB
32 dB
No Acoustic Rating
5 Airtight Rated

Airtightness-tested variants include compression seals for enhanced thermal and air leakage performance.

All
Airtight
Not Airtight
6 Lock Type

All variants include a locking system. L12A (3-point) is the standard; L19A (3-point budget) and specialist locks are available.

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L12A
L19A
L14A
L13A
L21A
Showing 55 of 55 variants

Picture Frame vs Beaded Frame

Both frame types share the same premium R51 construction. The key difference is the visible frame profile and how it integrates with the finished wall surface.

Picture Frame (PF)
25mm visible architrave frame
Frame Type Exposed picture frame
Architrave Width 25mm
Frame Steel 1.5mm Zintec
Door Steel 1.2mm Zintec
Frame Depth 78mm
Door Insulation 5mm IsoBase R50
Size Range 300x300 to 2400x900mm
Fire Tested Size 2400x900mm
Clear Opening Height - 50mm x Width - 100mm
Total Variants 20
Best For Exposed finishes, painted walls, easy identification of riser door locations
Beaded Frame (BF)
Flush plaster-skim finish frame
Frame Type Beaded frame (plaster flush)
Architrave Width 50mm (hidden behind plaster)
Frame Steel 1.5mm Zintec
Door Steel 1.2mm Zintec
Frame Depth 78mm
Door Insulation 5mm IsoBase R50
Size Range 300x300 to 2400x900mm
Fire Tested Size 2400x900mm
Clear Opening Height - 50mm x Width - 100mm
Total Variants 35
Best For Concealed installations, premium interiors, plaster-skim walls where a seamless finish is required
Shared Specifications (Both Frame Types)
Fire Test Standard BS EN 1634-1: 2014+A1:2018
Fire Performance Integrity (E) — Both Sides (Bidirectional)
Smoke Test Standard BS EN 1634-3: 2004
Acoustic Test Standard BS EN ISO 10140-2: 2010
Material Grade Zintec Steel to BS EN 10152: 2017 DC01 + ZE 25/25
Board Infill 12.5mm GTEC dB Board
Hinge System Fast Fit Spring Pin Pivot Hinge
Quality Category Premium Range
Finish Polyester Powder Coated — RAL 9010 30% Gloss Pure White
Seal Type 9mm x 5.5mm 'P' Profile Neoprene Seal + Envirograph G10/10 Intumescent Strip
Structural Opening Panel Height + 7mm x Panel Width + 7mm
Application Wall only (not suitable for ceiling)

Complete Variant Table

All 55 R51 variants with performance ratings and live PIM datasheet links. Use the selector above to filter, or browse the full list below.

Variant CodeFrameFire RatingSmokeAcousticAirtightLockDatasheet
Picture Frame — 20 Variants
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/2D/ATN/40APF120 minYes40 dBYesL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/ATN/40APF120 minYes40 dBYesL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/2D/40APF120 minYes40 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/40APF120 minYes40 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/2D/ATN/36APF120 minYes36 dBYesL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/L14A/2D/ATN/36APF120 minYes36 dBYesL12A + L14A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/ATN/36APF120 minYes36 dBYesL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/2D/36APF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/36APF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/2D/MFDKLS/36APF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/L14A/2D/36APF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A + L14A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/L14A/36APF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A + L14A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L19A/36APF120 minYes36 dBNoL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/2DPF120 minYesN/ANoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12APF120 minYesN/ANoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L12A/L13APF120 minYesN/ANoL13A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L19APF120 minYesN/ANoL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/PF/L19A/NBPF120 minYesN/ANoL19A PDF
R51/000/MD/PF/L12APFNoneNoN/ANoL12A PDF
R51/000/MD/PF/L19APFNoneNoN/ANoL19A PDF
Beaded Frame — 35 Variants
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/2D/ATN/40ABF120 minYes40 dBYesL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/ATN/40ABF120 minYes40 dBYesL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/2D/40ABF120 minYes40 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/40ABF120 minYes40 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/2D/ATN/36ABF120 minYes36 dBYesL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/ATN/36ABF120 minYes36 dBYesL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/L14A/2D/ATN/36ABF120 minYes36 dBYesL12A + L14A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/ATN/36ABF120 minYes36 dBYesL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/ATN/36A/PRBF120 minYes36 dBYesL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/NB/ATN/36A/PRBF120 minYes36 dBYesL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/2D/ATN/36A/PRBF120 minYes36 dBYesL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/NB/2D/ATN/36A/PRBF120 minYes36 dBYesL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/4D/ATN/36A/PRBF120 minYes36 dBYesL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/2D/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/4D/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/4D/FDKLS/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/2D/MFDKLS/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/L14A/2D/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A + L14A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/L14A/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL12A + L14A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/2D/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/4D/36ABF120 minYes36 dBNoL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/2DBF120 minYesN/ANoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12ABF120 minYesN/ANoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/2D/FDKLSBF120 minYesN/ANoL12A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19A/2DBF120 minYesN/ANoL19A PDF
R51/120S/MD/BF/L19ABF120 minYesN/ANoL19A PDF
R51/000/MD/BF/L12A/36ABFNoneNo36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/000/MD/BF/L12A/36A/PRBFNoneNo36 dBNoL12A PDF
R51/000/MD/BF/L19A/36ABFNoneNo36 dBNoL19A PDF
R51/000/MD/BF/L19A/36A/PRBFNoneNo36 dBNoL19A PDF
R51/000/MD/BF/L21A/32ABFNoneNo32 dBNoL21A PDF
R51/000/MD/BF/L21A/32A/PRBFNoneNo32 dBNoL21A PDF
R51/000/MD/BF/L12ABFNoneNoN/ANoL12A PDF

How to Read Variant Codes

Every R51 variant code follows a structured naming convention. Here is how to decode it.

R51 Product Range
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120S Fire Rating + Smoke
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MD Metal Door
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BF Frame Type
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L12A Lock Type
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2D Double Door
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ATN Airtight
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36A Acoustic (dB)
R51 Product range — Fire Rated Riser Door (both sides), premium construction with 1.2mm door / 1.5mm frame steel
120S 120 minutes (2 hours) fire rated + Smoke tested. "000" means no fire rating and no smoke testing
MD Metal Door — all R51 variants use a metal (Zintec steel) door leaf
PF Picture Frame — 25mm visible architrave, suitable for painted or exposed wall finishes
BF Beaded Frame — sits flush with the wall, designed for plaster-skim finish giving a seamless appearance
L12A 3-Point Locking System (standard) — bright zinc plated mild steel, Grade 1 low security
L19A 3-Point Budget Locking System — cost-effective alternative to L12A with same fire performance
L14A Additional slam lock — used in combination with L12A for dual-locking applications
L13A Specialist lock type — for specific security or access requirements
L21A Push-to-close locking mechanism — non-fire-rated variants only, available with 32 dB acoustic
2D Double Door — two-leaf configuration for wider openings
4D Four Door — multi-leaf configuration for large riser openings
ATN Airtight rated — compression seals for enhanced air leakage and thermal performance
36A 36 dB acoustic rating — tested to BS EN ISO 10140-2: 2010
40A 40 dB acoustic rating — highest available, tested to BS EN ISO 10140-2: 2010
32A 32 dB acoustic rating — available on non-fire-rated BF variants with L21A lock only
NB No Bead — beaded frame variant supplied without the plaster bead, for specialist finishing
PR Primed finish — supplied primed rather than powder-coated, for on-site painting
FDKLS Fire door keep-locked shut signage — signage supplied fitted to the door
MFDKLS Multiple fire door keep-locked shut signage — for multi-leaf configurations

Lock Type Quick Reference

All R51 variants include a locking system as standard. The lock type determines the security grade and operation method.

L12A
3-Point Locking System
Standard option. Bright zinc plated mild steel, Grade 1 low security. Most commonly specified across the R51 range.
L19A
3-Point Budget Lock
Cost-effective 3-point lock with the same fire and smoke performance as L12A. Available on both PF and BF.
L14A
Slam Lock (Dual)
Used in combination with L12A for dual-locking. Auto-latching mechanism for high-traffic riser locations.
L13A
Specialist Lock
Available on PF only. For specific security or access control requirements. Contact our technical team.
L21A
Push-to-Close
Non-fire-rated BF variants only. Push-to-close mechanism with 32 dB acoustic rating. Simplest operation.

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