In buildings with large numbers of people, such as rail transport buildings, safety and functional resistance in fire situations are the first priority. For this reason, this sector has implemented very strict regulations and certifications on the materials used.
Among other characteristics, low smoke formation, low combustibility and high flame resistance are absolute prerequisites for high-performance compounds.
As the exclusive distributor of Compounds AG for Spain, Epidor Seals and Rubber Technology offers on the market solutions of extruded profiles certified EN45545-2:20113. This European standard, of mandatory compliance, combines the different criteria and national standards for safety and fire protection in passenger rail transport, and defines the reaction to fire requirements of materials and components according to:
- Location of materials. - Its shape and the arrangement of the materials. - Of the exposed surface, relative mass and thickness of the materials.
On this basis, the products listed have been classified into subgroups:
- General location (indoor: IN or outdoor: EX). - Specific use (furniture: F, electrotechnical: EL or mechanical equipment: M).
The requirements set for the listed products are referred to as R1 to R26. Normally for train window profiles, for example, levels R22/R23/R24 are sufficient.
For each requirement, there are 3 risk levels, depending on the type and design of the train (see Table 1), with HL3 being the most restrictive level.
Risk levels
Our halogen-free EPDM compounds meet R22/R23/R24 requirements and are HL3-rated (so they also cover HL1 and HL2). The raw material specifically developed for this application also has the following features and advantages:
- Halogen-free.
- Lower toxicity of combustion gases.
- Low density of combustion gases in case of fire.
- No corrosive fire gases = functional resistance.
- No emptying of burning components.
Certifications provided:
Among other characteristics, low smoke formation, low combustibility and high flame resistance are absolute prerequisites for high-performance compounds.
As the exclusive distributor of Compounds AG for Spain, Epidor Seals and Rubber Technology offers on the market solutions of extruded profiles certified EN45545-2:20113. This European standard, of mandatory compliance, combines the different criteria and national standards for safety and fire protection in passenger rail transport, and defines the reaction to fire requirements of materials and components according to:
- Location of materials. - Its shape and the arrangement of the materials. - Of the exposed surface, relative mass and thickness of the materials.
On this basis, the products listed have been classified into subgroups:
- General location (indoor: IN or outdoor: EX). - Specific use (furniture: F, electrotechnical: EL or mechanical equipment: M).
The requirements set for the listed products are referred to as R1 to R26. Normally for train window profiles, for example, levels R22/R23/R24 are sufficient.
For each requirement, there are 3 risk levels, depending on the type and design of the train (see Table 1), with HL3 being the most restrictive level.
Risk levels
Our halogen-free EPDM compounds meet R22/R23/R24 requirements and are HL3-rated (so they also cover HL1 and HL2). The raw material specifically developed for this application also has the following features and advantages:
- Halogen-free.
- Lower toxicity of combustion gases.
- Low density of combustion gases in case of fire.
- No corrosive fire gases = functional resistance.
- No emptying of burning components.
Certifications provided: