Trelleborg`s applied technologies operation unveiled its new ultra-lightweight fire-resistant material at the inaugural International Composites Summit, London, England, from 8th to 9th September.
Neil O` Keeffe, Technical Director at Trelleborg’s operation in Rochdale, England, will present the novel FRV material for use in electric vehicle (EV) battery protection and increased fire risk applications during the conference, highlighting its unique flame-resistant properties.
Kerry Lyons, Global Business Manager for Trelleborg's applied technologies operation in Rochdale, England, says: “We are very pleased to launch FRV, the second material in our range of protection materials. Weighing just 1.2 kg/m2, FRV is ultra-lightweight and extremely flexible. The material is capable of shaping to fit areas of any size, or for draping or wrapping around difficult profiles. When combined with FR1500 panels, it creates a lightweight, protective solution that is perfect for electric vehicle (EV) battery boxes and enclosures, or as a stand-alone option for increased fire risk applications."
Trelleborg's FRV material is flame-resistant to +1100 OC for up to 90 minutes, with no burn through or expansion during a fire. FRV requires no ongoing maintenance once in situ and is easy to transport and install, making it suitable for both new and upgraded applications.
FRV material will be on display in the Product Innovation Zone during the conference for delegates to view.
.Lightweight, fire-resistance tested material
.Flame-resistant to +1100 OC for up to 1.5 hours
.Ultra-flexible
Protection of equipment, infrastructure and people from fire is often a challenge, one strategy to reduce risk is to focus on prevention of fire propagation.
FRV is a unique lightweight, fire-resistance tested material, weighing from just 1.2kg/m2. Part of our protection materials range, FRV is flame-resistant to +1100oC for up to 1.5 hours, with no burn through. A thin flexible material , FRV can be draped, wrapped or shaped to fit any size profile or area with minimal dimensional expansion during fire, making it ideal for increased fire risk applications.
FRV is an engineered composite material, made from carbon fibers and a proprietary resin combination to deliver exceptional performance. FRV is ready to use, requiring no additional curing or resin infusions, or processing. In highly demanding environments, FRV can be combined with FR1500 to provide enhanced protection and structure.