Material and properties
Silicone-coated glass fiber fabric
- Glass fiber fabric consists of extremely fine glass fibers and is known for its heat resistance, high tensile strength and excellent insulation properties.
- The silicone coating reinforces the fire-retardant properties, provides improved thermal insulation and ensures an increased smothering effect to efficiently contain fires.
- The coating also increases resistance to UV radiation, chemical influences and weathering.
Silica (silicon dioxide)
- Silica fiber fabric contains a high proportion of pure silicon dioxide, which offers even higher temperature resistance than glass fiber fabric.
- It remains flexible and strong even at extremely high temperatures.
- The material is chemically inert, making it resistant to most chemicals.
Temperature resistance
- Silicone-coated glass fiber fabric: VLITEX fire blanket E-AUTO withstands temperatures of up to 1,000 °C and can even withstand 1,300 °C for short periods.
- Silica fiber fabric: This material offers even greater heat resistance and can withstand temperatures of up to 1,500 °C.
Costs and use
- Costs: Silica-fire blankets are generally more expensive than ceilings made of silicone-coated glass fiber fabric due to the more expensive raw materials.
- Utilization:
- Silicone-coated glass fiber fabric can be used several times depending on the fire load, making it a durable and economical solution.
- Silica blankets shrink when exposed to heat, which is why they are usually only used as disposable products.
Conclusion: Which fire blanket is the best choice?
The choice between silicone-coated glass fiber fabric and silica depends on the specific requirements. For applications where the focus is on cost and multiple use, silicone-coated glass fiber fabric is ideal. However, if maximum temperature resistance is required, silica offers clear advantages.
The VLITEX fire blanket E-AUTO combines advanced materials with maximum safety and is the perfect choice for versatile firefighting applications.
