Area of operation fire departments
Countering e-car fires with fire blankets
If an e-car has an accident, there is always a risk of damaging the battery and causing a fire. A chain reaction can start at around 75 °C and one battery cell after the other can explode. The VLITEX fire blanket is a material and personnel-saving way of reducing the danger posed by an e-car fire to people and the environment.
The silicone-coated glass fibre fabric abruptly reduces smoke development and withstands the high temperatures of a battery fire well. Flames and heat remain under the blanket and the impact on the surroundings is minimised. We also refer to VLITEX Premium M, which has been tested for use in battery fires, as a fire limitation blanket. Depending on the fire load, the VLITEX fire blanket can be used several times.
The material of the Premium M withstands 1,000 °C - in peaks even 1,300 °C. It is therefore particularly suitable as a fire blanket for battery fires.
The handling of the blanket is intuitive, but should still be practiced before the first use.
The material of the Premium M withstands 1,000 °C permanently - and even 1,300 °C for short periods. Enough for a particularly hot battery fire.
Independent institutes have tested and confirmed that VLITEX Extinguishing Blanket Premium M is suitable for use on battery fires.
In order for the blanket to close well on all sides, it must be centered over the fire object.
Because gases that collect under the blanket pose an explosion hazard, they can be vented by pulling on a loop.
Noralgic points are reinforced and the blanket is seamed so that the material does not fray.
The blanket is double stitched with fireproof thread
Why environmental protection is important in firefighting
A fire is a real mess. Smoke, toxic gases, soot and, last but not least, chemically optimized extinguishing agents are released into the environment. If an e-car burns, then the chemicals from the battery are added. The VLITEX extinguishing blanket made of silicone-coated glass fiber provides a method that promises extinguishing without much contamination of the environment.
The most important data of VLITEX fire blankets in comparison
VLITEX Premium S
Material
Base material: 550 g/m² fiberglass fabric with silicone coating on both sides
Connection: fire-repellent sewing thread
Fastening strap & handles: 550 g/m² fiberglass fabric with silicone coating on both sides
Temperature resistance
Up to 660°C (short-term up to over 1,000°C)
Suitability
- for conventional fires
- for vehicle fires, containers or similar
- Keep as a precaution for areas with a high concentration of vehicles, such as parking garages, underground garages, ferries or workshops
Sizes & Weight
- S 6 x 8 m | approx. 25 kg
VLITEX Premium M
Material
Base material: 560 g/m² special glass fiber fabric with silicone coating on both sides – acid and chemical resistant
Connection: fire-repellent sewing thread
Fastening strap & handles: 560 g/m² special fiberglass fabric with silicone coating on both sides, pull handles with red silicone coating
Temperature resistance
Up to 1,000 °C (short-term up to over 1,300 °C)
Suitability
- designed for battery fires
- Of course also suitable for conventional firing
- recommended for fire departments or organizations that regularly fight fires
Sizes & Weight
- M 6 x 8 m – ML 6 x 8 m | approx. 27 kg
- M 7 x 8 m – ML 7 x 8 m | approx. 31 kg
- M 8 x 10 m | approx. 43 kg
Version L with additional longer pull handles. Other sizes on request.
Our blankets are certified.
The VLITEX Premium M fire blanket is the only one certified for its suitability to contain battery fires. We always invite internationally renowned institutes to test the quality of our products. We do this out of a sense of responsibility alone – because blankets must not fail in dangerous situations.
And tested many times.
Sometimes videos are not enough. Numerous fire departments have already taken advantage of the opportunity to test the VLITEX fire blankets in an exercise with a real fire. We are happy to support this, because we are sure that the effectiveness of firefighting will convince every firefighter. Feel free to contact us!
