As a manufacturer of flat composite laminates or roof sheeting are you looking to improve the fire resistance of the part without compromising on structural strength?
Regina Glass Fibre’s #FireShield® is a tried and tested product manufactured under licence. Developed by the Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite structures (CRC-ACS) to achieve high strength/weight ratios in aerospace laminates, while providing the benefits of intumescent fire protection.
What is FireShield®?
FireShield® is a surface protecting material manufactured by impregnating glass fibre veil or woven fabrics with a low smoke, intumescent, fire-retardant chemical.
Why use FireShield®?
By placing FireShield® just below the laminate surface, this solution avoids the loss of strength and stiffness of the laminate, inherent in filling the base resins with intumescent chemicals. Toxic gas and smoke generation are minimised, as there are no halogen-based chemicals.
How does FireShield® work?
Under fire/flame/heat attack, the FireShield® substrate expands as it forms a reinforced char layer on the laminate surface, insulating the product and inhibiting the passage of oxygen, thus smothering the flame. The char layer does not separate from the protected fibre reinforcements under turbulent flame attack thereby maintaining the structural integrity of the part for an extended period.
FireShield ® can be incorporated as a normal component of most composite part manufacturing techniques, including pultrusion, filament winding, liquid moulding etc. The fact that the usual resins can be used, makes the introduction of FireShield® comparatively straight forward.
To find out more about FireShield, refer to our website www.reginaglass.com.au or contact kevinhelfrich_eu@reginaglass.com.au
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