Babcock Davis Smoke Vents

Aluminum Smoke Vents

Babcock-Davis galvanized steel smoke vents are manufactured to automatically open when a fusible link reaches a certain temperature, allowing heat and smoke to escape during a fire. They are spring operated with shock absorbers to slowly open against wind or snow load. Smoke vents can also be equipped to open electrically.

aluminum single smoke vent
aluminum double smoke vent

Aluminum Smoke Vent Specs

Cover & Liner:11-gauge aluminum cover with an 18-gauge aluminum liner
Curb:11-gauge aluminum, Optional: Double wall curb at exterior
Hinge:Tamper-proof hinge contained within hatch as part of a spring assembly
Latch:Fusible link standard. UL listed models – zinc coated pyrolatch assembly with inside and outside manual releases
Spring:Greased compression springs enclosed in telescopic tubes, which counterbalance the door to require no more than 10 pounds of opening force
Hardware:Zinc-coated steel, Optional: Stainless steel
Insulation:1″ thick rigid insulation in cover and 1-1/2″ at curb perimeter
UL listing:Both the fusible melt-out link and McCabe electric/thermal link are UL listed. See size chart below for UL/FM listed models
Mounting Flange:3-1/2″
Finish:Mill

We also offer Domed Smoke Vent Models. Contact us for more information.

Galvanized Steel Smoke Vents

Babcock-Davis galvanized steel smoke vents are manufactured to automatically open when a fusible link reaches a certain temperature, allowing heat and smoke to escape during a fire. They are spring operated with shock absorbers to slowly open against wind or snow load. Smoke vents can also be equipped to open electrically.

galvanized steel single smoke vent
galvanized steel double smoke vent

Galvanized Steel Smoke Vent Specs

Cover & Liner:14 gauge galvanized steel cover with a 22 gauge galvanized steel liner
Curb:14 gauge galvanized steel Optional: double wall curb at exterior
Hinge:Tamperproof hinge contained within hatch as part of a spring assembly
Latch:Fusible link standard. UL listed models – zinc coated pyrolatch assembly with inside and outside manual releases
Spring:Greased compression springs enclosed in telescopic tubes, which counterbalance the door to require no more than 10 lbs. of opening force
Hardware:Zinc-coated steel. Optional: stainless steel
Insulation:1″ thick rigid insulation in cover and 1-1/2″ at curb perimeter
Mounting Flange:3-1/2″
UL listing:Both the fusible melt-out link and McCabe electric/thermal link are UL listed. See size chart below for UL/FM listed models
Finish:Factory applied powder coat

Diagrams and Sizes – Aluminum and Steel Smoke Vents

Single Leaf Smoke Vent Diagram

Single Leaf Smoke Vent Diagram
Standard Sizes
(mm)
width x height
Standard Sizes
(inches)
width x height
610 x 61024 x 24
762 x 76230 x 30
762 x 121930 x 54
762 x 243830 x 96
914 x 61036 x 24
914 x 76236 x 30
914 x 91436 x 36
914 x 243836 x 96
All units are hinged on the second dimension (length).
Rough opening required = hatch size
*Double door construction

Double Leaf Smoke Vent Diagram

Double Leaf Smoke Vent Diagram
Standard Sizes
(mm)
width x height
Standard Sizes
(inches)
width x height
1219 x 121936 x 96
1219 x 121948 x 48*
1219 x 152448 x 60*
1219 x 182848 x 72*
1219 x 243848 x 96*
1524 x 152460 x 60*
1524 x 182860 x 72*
1524 x 243860 x 96*
All units are hinged on the second dimension (length).
Rough opening required = hatch size
*Double door construction

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