BÜFA presents the new Firestop-Gelcoat-S 320 for composite components at the InnoTrans 2024
BÜFA Composite Systems GmbH & Co. KG
BÜFA Composite Systems introduces the new BÜFA®-Firestop-Gelcoat-S 320, an advanced and sustainable solution for fire protection in the railway industry. The innovative gelcoat will be officially presented at the InnoTrans 2024 (September 24-27, Hall 3.1 booth 310, Berlin).
The BÜFA®-Firestop-Gelcoat-S 320 offers outstanding fire retardant properties and meets the highest fire protection requirements, for example EN 45545-2, where it achieves classifications HL2 and HL3, making it ideal for safety-critical applications for interior and exterior components of rail vehicles in rail transport. A special characteristic is the market’s highest heat deflection temperature (HDT). This fulfils the increasing requirements from countries with higher ambient temperatures and offers a reliable solution for areas of use in demanding environments. In addition, the gelcoat offers the lowest MAHRE value measured with the Cone Calorimeter ISO 5660-1, leading to significantly reduced heat release in case of fire.
This styrene-, melamine- and halogen-free product is not only high-performing, but also particularly sustainable. It is part of the BÜFA®-future product line and thus supports the growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions in the railway industry.
A great advantage of BÜFA®-Firestop-Gelcoat-S 320 is its versatility: it can be applied in various processes such as hand lay-up (HLU), resin transfer molding (RTM) and infusion in the production of composite components. The gelcoat offers optimal viscosity and thixotropy for easy and efficient processing while providing solid mechanical strength. Thanks to its compatibility with BÜFA Tec machines, smooth handling can be ensured.
“With the BÜFA®-Firestop-Gelcoat-S 320, we offer a complete fire protection system that meets the highest requirements of the railway industry,” says Matthias Bode, Marketing and Sales Director of BÜFA Composite Systems. “The gelcoat combines outstanding safety, easy application and sustainability. Our ‘Make it Easy’ philosophy is reflected in our perfectly matched systems – customers benefit from a gelcoat that is suitable for many applications in the railway industry without compromising on safety or sustainability. “ As a full-service provider, BÜFA also supplies the matching resins, core materials, peroxides and other required components to ensure a complete and seamless solution for fiber-reinforced composite components.
The BÜFA®-Firestop-Gelcoat-S 320 extends the BÜFA®-FireFox system used in closed processes and forms the basis for extensive fire retardancy in the railroad railway industry.
Visit us at the InnoTrans Show 2024 in Hall 3.1, Stand 310 to discover the BÜFA®-Firestop-Gelcoat-S 320 and our wide range of fire protection solutions. Our experts on site will be pleased to offer you detailed insights into our latest innovations.
Further information can be found at www.buefa-composites.com.