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Fire protection solutions for the e-mobility world

State-of-the-art mobility concepts require fire protection solutions that that match their rapid advancements! From electric cars and lorries to e-scooters, rolling stock, aircraft, and ferries – KuhnOdice offers comprehensive fire protection for all e-mobility applications. As your experienced partner in fire safety, we deliver well-conceived solutions for effective battery cell/module separation. Our portfolio also includes fire protection coatings, casting compounds, fire-rated boards and many more products designed to keep people and property safe.

All aboard please! Hop on and see how we ensure passive fire protection

Whether it’s protecting the train‘s underbody, preserving its structural integrity, or managing cables – with KuhnOdice products, you will reach your destination safely. Come aboard and discover our comprehensive solutions for preventative fire protection in rail vehicles.

Set Your Course to Safety

Cast off! From engine room to outside deck – come aboard and experience the wide-ranging use of highly effective fire protection solutions for ships and offshore installations. Whether on ferries, cruise ships or river boats: With sealing systems such as GEAQUELLO® E 950 and GEAQUELLO® CPS or products such as FLAMMADUR® E 292 T, pipe and cable penetrations are installed easily, safely and quickly.

Battery particle impact test

A patented test procedure enables KuhnOdice to simulate the loads acting on a battery housing during a battery event. The video impressively shows how a conventional unprotected aluminium plate behaves in comparison to an aluminium plate insulated with fire protection material SAERTEX LEO® COATED FABRIC. The additional material prevents the system from burning through, thus protecting the environment from the escape of fire and hot gases.

#1: Why is comfort so important in the railway industry?

A quiet atmosphere is key for many travelers looking to relax or focus on work, especially on longer train rides. For more than 20 years, Regupol has been creating foam materials that effectively reduce noise in rail vehicles, helping to ensure a comfortable travel experience. Over time, the requirements for both sound and fire protection have grown. In response, REGUPOL has partnered with svt to develop materials that not only reduce noise and vibration but also meet the highest standards of fire safety.

#2: How does passive fire protection work with REGUFOAM FR ?

The polyurethane foam used for REGUFOAM FR is made flame-retardant by adding expandable graphite. When exposed to heat, the graphite expands and forms a non-combustible protective layer that acts as a safety shield, blocking heat and flames. This foamed graphite layer prevents the spread of fire.

#3: How does vibration isolation work with REGUFOAM FR?

For optimal vibration isolation, the sources of interference and frequencies are analysed to adjust the elastic mounting of REGUFOAM FR as required. The material has a specific natural frequency which, when properly set, effectively minimises sound transmission. REGUFOAM FR is industrially foamed and customised to meet client specifications, allowing flexible adaptation to acoustic and passive fire protection requirements.

#4: What standards & norms does REGUFOAM FR comply with?

In order to fulfil the high fire protection requirements in railway transportation, REGUFOAM FR must comply with standards such as EN 45545. The material is certified as compliant with the HL3 classification requirements – the highest level – allowing its use in all types of railway vehicles and train models. These comprehensive tests ensure that REGUFOAM FR is a safe and reliable material for railway applications.

#5: How does the combination of vibration isolation and passive fire protection look like in detail?

Using a model, we illustrate how structure-borne sound is transmitted through solid structures and how effective decoupling with elastic foams like REGUFOAM FR can reduce these vibrations. The foams are tuned to specific natural frequencies to isolate disruptive frequencies and minimise ambient noise. REGUFOAM FR provides a durable, combined solution for vibration isolation and passive fire protection thereby reducing service intervals and costs in rail vehicle manufacturing. In the future, the material can also be used in other industries, such as shipbuilding or aviation.

Fire protection for mobility solutions

Our high-quality coatings provide effective passive fire protection, while our partner company STORK provides professional application. The combination of both expertise is THE solution for the modern mobility industry. “Paint before assembly” is the path that KuhnOdice and STORK are taking together to make the transport industry safer and more sustainable. Coating components with passive fire protection before assembly optimises processes and saves resources.

How to Correctly Apply Glazing Tapes

Special glazing tapes provide reliable protection in the event of a fire because they exhibit outstanding resistance to high temperatures depending on the product up to approx. 1,200 °C. Some of them contain intumescent components, i.e. they will increase their volume in the event of a fire to form an insulating barrier that effectively seals even the smallest joints and cracks. Watch our video and learn first-hand how to apply fire protection fire-resistant glazing tapes and what to bear in mind when using them.

How to Apply Intumescent Building Materials

Joints and gaps in buildings and their components can be effectively fire-proofed with intumescent (foaming) building materials. They are specially designed to expand in the event of fire so as to form a thermally stable barrier. Also, our intumescent tapes are easy to apply. Take a look at our video to find out how it all works and what to remember.