Finnester Coatings Oy has launched a new fire-resistant coating material — HybridRED — for trains
This product uses ceramifying polymeric technology that protects the exterior of trains from fire. This is said to reduce the traditional risks from fire and smoke in tunnel and can withstand up to 1000°C for train and metro car exteriors.
The product trial recently won a certification for retardation of fire and smoke from the VTT Technology Centre of Finland. The product, which is created using organic and inorganic materials, is designed for steel and aluminum substrates.
“HybridRED is the first proven coating, ready for market. We are currently responding to inquiries throughout Europe, South America and India,” said Finnester Coatings Oy president Ari Hokkanen.
The manufacturers claim that this coating material has the structural integrity to prolong ignition times and curtail smoke generation, thereby reducing the risk of fire in train or subway tunnels. This can protect carriages from corrosion, UV, ice, abrasion and graffiti.
