ADVANCED FIRE PROTECTION FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES
ArmaFlex® Rail
With more than 50 years of experience in the railway industry, we understand the requirements and standards for the railway vehicles and are able to offer you the global support and technology you can rely on. ArmaFlex Rail is the first flexible closed-cell elastomeric insulation foam to meet hazard levels 2 and 3 of Requirement Set R1 for railway vehicles.
What is the EN45545?
The EN 45545-2 “Railway applications. Fire protection on railaway vehicles.“ is a seven-part European standard for fire protection on railway vehicles. The objectives of this standard are to minimise both the risk of a fire starting and spreading within railway vehicles and its effects on passengers and employees; this provides the best level of protection against the occurrence of a fire on board.
To achieve the highest possible level of safety in trains, both materials and components must meet strict fire, smoke and toxicity requirements. Depending on where they are used, materials are assigned to the categories R1 to R26 (R = Requirement Set). Additionally, there are a total of three hazard levels (HL1 to HL3) where HL3 is the highest level that meets the highest demands of materials used in railway vehicles.
Key features of ArmaFlex Rail
- Built-in water vapour barrier reduces the risk of corrosion under insulation (CUI)
- Low smoke density
- Does not generate flaming droplets
- Reduces the risk of mould and mildew, contributing to improved indoor air quality
ArmaFlex Rail SD
The first closed-cell insulation for increased safety in railway vehicles.
- Low smoke density and superior fire behaviour
- Built-in Microban® protection reduces mould and bacteria growth
- Complies with most international railway standards for insulation materials
- EN 45545 - HL2, R1
- NFPA 130
- DIN 5510-2
- GOST 12.1.044-89
- United Nations Regulation ECE R-118 Annex 6-9
ArmaFlex Rail SD-C
The first closed-cell insulation material for use in areas requiring the highest hazard level - HL3.
- Built-in Microban protection reduces mould and bacteria growth
- Excellent mechanical protection and high degree of stability under exposure to UV
- Wash-down waterproof and easy to clean
- Meets the highest hazard level requirements
- EN 45545 - HL3, R1
ArmaFlex Rail ZH
The first halogen-free, closed-cell insulation material to achieve HL2, R1 classification, under EN 45545.
- Halogen-free insulation minimises corrosive effects and smoke toxicity in the event of fire
- Low smoke density, superior fire behaviour
- Dust- and fibre-free material with low thermal conductivity
- High-tech insulation with built-in fire protection for railway vehicles
- EN 45545 - HL2, R1
ArmaFlex Rail ZH-C
The first halogen-free, closed-cell insulation material for rail applications with the highest hazard level requirements.
- Halogen-free insulation minimises corrosive effects and smoke toxicity in the event of fire
- Resistant to UV, salt water and chemicals
- Wash-down waterproof and easy to clean
- Factory-applied, silver metallic look with reinforced coating for increased hygienic requirements
- Achieves HL3, R1 classifcation under EN 45545
