DTi’s new SL-FST material Meets the EU fire protection requirements for rail
Device Technologies, Inc. (DTi), May 16 2018 is a leader in the design and manufacture of enclosure-related and environmental protection components. It has announced that its Spring-Fast® SL-FST Transit/Rail Series grommet edging meets and complies with the rigorous European Standard EN 45545-2. From 2018, this standard on fire safety is mandatory for all materials in rolling stock in operation in Europe.
Further, DTi's Spring-Fast SL-FST Grommet Edging solution meets and is compliant to the related ASTM requirements for Flame, Smoke and Toxicity. Companies that serve North America and European rail equipment industry can now have unified design specifications.
The benefits are that Spring-Fast can save 49% on install costs, improve productivity by 9.5x, and provide best-in-class performance. EN 45545-2 classifies all materials on board in different hazard levels and have to fulfill specific “Requirement Sets.” These often include several test methods and focus on the use of materials that limit fire development and produce low levels of smoke and toxic fumes in the event of a fire.
“Existing specifications for smoke (ASTM E662), toxicity (BSS 7239), and flame propagation (E1354) have always posed a challenging material testing trio,” said Nick Petri, President and CEO of DTi. “The arduous and demanding EN45545 specifications make compliance even tougher. DTi’s focus has always been to meet these stringent guidelines, and the acceptance of our SL-FST material shows we are succeeding.”
DTi’s SL-FST grommet edging is fully encapsulated in a flexible, non-halogen, flame-retardant, low smoke, low corrosive, and low toxic thermoplastic compound. It adds abrasion protection for applications such as advanced railway and avionics systems. It locks on with finger pressure, eliminating the need for solvents, adhesives, and volatile organic compounds that contribute to fire danger.
“Complying with EN45545 is even more important as we expand our presence in Europe with the recent opening of our new Hamburg, Germany, office,” Petri continued. “This effort now allows for unified design specifications for multinationals serving both the North American and European rail equipment industry.”
DTi will be showcasing the SL-FST grommet edging along with the rest of its full Spring-Fast product line at the 58th Railway Systems Supplier C&S Exhibition on May 21-24 2018 in Omaha, NE.
Download the SL-FST Transit & Rail Series data sheet
For additional information, contact Nick Petri at npetri@devicetech.com.
About Device Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 1984, Device Technologies, Inc. (DTi), designs, manufactures, and sells specialty components including grommet edgings, enclosure seals, trims, and wire protection sleeving for a broad spectrum of uses. These include energy wind turbines, telecom backup power systems, and IT Servers. Others include HVAC, Transportation, Medical, Military, Gaming, Automotive, Food Service and Aerospace Manufacturing.
DTi continues to invest in R&D to enhance opportunities for its product and process technologies, in compliance with ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards.
Spring Fast®, Fast-Drop®, Trim-Fast™, Seal-Fast™, Protect-Fast™, and Shield-Fast™ are registered trademarks of Device Technologies, Inc.
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