VLITEX Car Fire Blanket Premium S

No, our special fiberglass fabric is not classified as an environmentally harmful or even hazardous material. And the silicone coating does not release dangerous toxins into the environment. The silicone also does not contain perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds known as PFAS.

No, a new ceiling is weatherproof, maintenance-free and without expiration date.

In principle, this also applies to used blankets. Here, please note that the ceiling is contaminated with toxic fire residues. So store in such a way that this does not cause any adverse effects.

It depends on the fire load: How long was the blanket exposed to how high temperatures? Has it possibly been mechanically damaged, i.e. has cracks or holes?

We have observed that sometimes the silicone coating reacts and white spots are seen. A perfectly normal reaction where the silicone coating burns into the fiberglass. The function of the ceiling is not affected!

Cracks and holes up to the size of a handball do not negatively affect the effectiveness of the blanket.

In principle, yes. In one experiment, the blanket was filled with water and it was observed that the water held. Even acids or alkalis cannot harm it.

The fire blanket itself does not contain any substances that require special disposal. It should simply be put in the household waste. After the fire, however, toxic residues adhere to it, making it necessary to dispose of it properly – together with the remaining fire debris.

The fire blanket can be cleaned in the same way as firefighting clothing. Alternatively, dirt and fire residue can be removed with water and a broom at an approved wash station.

Important: Fire residues contain toxins. Please exercise due care and always put the protection of health first. So, it may be appropriate to dispose of a blanket after a fire incident.

No, because a battery fire cannot be extinguished by oxygen deprivation. Here, the ceiling acts as a shield against surrounding objects or even building fabric. This is because flames and heat remain under the ceiling and smoke development is greatly reduced. In addition, flying parts can be stopped.

An independent, international testing institute confirms that the material can withstand temperatures of over 1,000 °C. Write to us if you need more detailed information about this.

The ceiling is highly resistant to tearing. The maximum tensile strength of the fabric is 2,200 N / 5 cm. Theoretically, an ordinary car could be suspended from a 1 x 1 m piece of fabric without it tearing.

However, we have already inspected damage to fire blankets caused by improper application or removal. Therefore, we recommend to practice overlaying the ceiling. Because with the right momentum, the fire blanket glides over the fire object almost as if on a cushion of air and then sinks. Likewise, the removal should be rehearsed, where ideally the ceiling is first folded over.

That depends on the intended use:

A conventional fire suffocates under the ceiling after a few minutes. For safety, the blanket should be left over the object for 20 – 30 minutes. It makes sense to use a thermal imaging camera to ensure that the temperature under the ceiling has dropped below 200°C. Cooling can be accelerated by water.

If an electric car is on fire, the fire blanket can only ensure that the fire does not spread, heat and flames remain under the blanket and smoke development is reduced. You do not extinguish a battery by interrupting the oxygen supply! Here it is essential to make sure that the temperature has dropped. Caution: Battery cells can react and rekindle the fire even after many hours.

If an accident e-car is to be towed, then the fire blanket can secure the transport and storage. If the battery starts to burn, the environment is protected. Our Car Service Set Premium M is best suited for this application. In this set, the e-car can also simply remain safely packed for several days.

The fire blanket in standard format 6 x 8 m weighs approx. 27 kg. In the VLITEX carrying bag, it can therefore be carried to the site by one person. There, two people are required to spread the blanket and pull it over the burning object. If there is little room to start, then it is helpful if one or two other people hold the end of the blanket, making it easier to spread out a short distance.

The VLITEX Fire Blanket Premium S withstands 600 °C over a longer period of time and 1,000 °C in peaks.

We have developed the VLITEX Fire Blanket Premium M especially for battery fires. These become particularly hot and can even exceed 1,000 °C for a short time. In numerous tests, we found that the blanket can withstand these temperatures well. 1,000 °C over longer phases and even 1,300 °C in peaks were no problem.

And the fire blanket is even certified as the only one on the market: The independent institute KIWA confirms the suitability of the VLITEX extinguishing blanket Premium M for battery fires.

The fire blanket is made of silicone-coated fiberglass fabric.