VLITEX Car Service Set
So that towing services are not forced to take time-consuming immersion baths in water-filled containers, we have developed our blanket set. As a preventive measure, an e-car involved in an accident is packed and lashed into the silicone-coated fiberglass blankets. If the battery ignites, the surrounding area remains protected and the fire cannot spread. Independent institutes confirm the heat resistance – even with particularly hot battery fires. The set of fire blankets can be used several times. If the fire mission occurred, then it must be checked and weighed whether further missions are possible. The Car Service Set consists of: – Top cover with carrying bag – Bottom cover with carrying bag – Protective fleece with bag
Description
The safe solution for towing e-cars
We have developed our set of fire blankets especially for towing services and workshops: An easy-to-use, comparably inexpensive way to ensure safety during the transportation and storage of e-cars involved in accidents. Because the possibly damaged battery poses a high risk for days: It can ignite itself. The VLITEX Car Service Set Premium is patent pending. If an e-car is involved in an accident, towing services face special challenges. Handling high-voltage vehicles requires special training. Is the battery damaged? This is not always immediately apparent from the outside. To prevent a possible battery fire from causing damage to the surrounding area, such a vehicle is usually transported in a flooded container and finally stored at a large distance from other objects. All these dangers do not matter if the vehicle is safely packed in the set of fire blankets from VLITEX. The VLITEX Car Service Set provides multiple protection: Leaking liquids are retained. In case of inflammation, the surrounding area remains intact. In addition, smoke development is significantly reduced. Convincing, isn’t it?
Step 1
Spread out the lower cover on the tow truck. Make sure that the metal fasteners lie flat.
Place the vehicle on it.
Fasten all four wheels as usual. The blanket then lies in folds, but that is not a problem.
Step 2
Protect the vehicle against scratches with the optional protective fleece.
Place the top cover over the vehicle.
Step 3
Fold in the lower cover.
Lash the straps and metal fasteners together.
How the VLITEX Car Service Set works
FAQs
It took us about 10 minutes to tie up the Car Service Set. On one ceiling are eyelets, and on the other – long ribbons. The procedure is intuitive.
We report in the blog about how we tested the VLITEX Car Service Set together with fire departments and ADAC.
Yes. It is possible to attach front and rear wheels to the tow truck as usual. The underblanket then wrinkles, but this does not limit its function.
The upper blanket is equipped with long bands and on the lower blanket there are metal fasteners. This makes it easy to tie the two parts together. And it is also easy to open without damaging the blankets.
If a hybrid or all-electric vehicle is involved in an accident, it must be given special treatment during towing or transport. This is because the battery poses a fire hazard for many hours after the accident. You may not be able to tell if a battery is damaged and a dangerous chemical reaction has started inside it.
So the crashed vehicle is wrapped in the Car Service Set and in case of fire, the fiberglass blankets keep flames and heat under control.
Additional information
| Material | Base material: 560 g/m2 high-temperature glass fiber fabric with silicone coating on both sides Connection: fire-retardant sewing thread Fastening straps and handles: 560 g/m2 high-temperature glass fiber fabric with silicone coating on both sides, pull handles with red silicone coating for better recognition; optionally with second longer, red handle Eyelets: metal, firmly sewn |
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| Temperature resistance | Up to 1,000°C (short-term up to over 1,300°C) Certified for use in battery fires! |
| Reusability | Multiple – depending on the fire load |
| Maintenance | No maintenance required |
| Size & Weight | Car Service Set PREMIUM (for cars, SUVs): Lower cover with metal fasteners: 4 x 7 m – 22 kg Upper cover with straps: 6 x 7 m – 27 kg Total weight: 49 kg Car Service Set PREMIUM XL (for large SUVs, minibuses): Lower cover with metal fasteners: 4 x 10 m – XX kg Upper cover with straps: 6 x 11 m – XX kg Total weight: XX kg |
| Packing & Transport | One carrier bag each for upper and lower blanket fleece in bag |
| Suitability | For car recyclers or towing services Preventive securing of e-cars involved in accidents without causing additional damage to the vehicle |
| Accessories | Protective fleece to cover the vehicle Carrying bag |
