Lightweight composites for Rail Advanced composite materials supplied by Gurit offer large potential for superior lightweighting vs. traditional materials whilst fulfilling the highest demands in fire protection, meeting the European Standard EN 45545. Gurit’s stronger, more durable and easy to clean materials translate into lower maintenance costs over the whole life span of a train and the track.
Product applications Comprehensive offering with both epoxy and phenolic chemistries for balancing fire and structural performance. “Feedback from customers in China working with Gurit SE 130FR SPRINT™ solution to make rail components has been exceptional, from the excellent material handling properties to the flexible manufacture process; parts can be cured in oven or press under 85°C, resulting in significant lightweighting and low total cost.” Austin Yuan, Gurit Regional Sales Manager Gurit’s range of Advanced Composite Materials for the Rail Industry Gurit has extensive knowledge of fire safety requirements for the rail industry. Tried and tested laminates have been manufactured for the following applications using the products shown – contact us for further details. R1 - INTERIOR R7 - EXTERIOR R10 - FLOORING PH 840 Prepreg ST 130FR SPRINT™ ST 130FR SPRINT™ SE 130FR Prepreg SE 130FR Prepreg SF 130FR Surface Film PH 840 Prepreg PH 840 Prepreg Kerdyn™ Green FR Structural Core Kerdyn™ Green FR Structural Core Prepreg product selector High performance, proven light-weighting capability, cost effective products for industrialised production methods. Name Application Cure Range Process TG Range EN45545-2 Classification* ST 130FR SPRINT™ Exterior / structural 85 - 120°C OoA, Press, Autoclave 100-130°C R1 & R7: HL2; R10: TBA SE 130FR Prepreg SF 130FR Surface Film PH 840 Prepreg Interiors, Seats, tables, luggage racks, some exterior applications 120-160°C Press, Autoclave 120-160°C R1 & R7: HL3 Kerdyn™ Green FR Structural PET Core Exterior / structural N/A OoA, Press, Autoclave 67-81 R7: HL2; R10: HL2 *Dependent on laminate configuration “Using SPRINT™ 130FR to make EN45545-2 rail standard compliant panels is simpler, faster and safer compared to traditional manufacture methods. The process is clean, reduces the need to move moulds around the workshop and does not require heavy extraction, creating a nicer working environment.” Alex Macdonald, Senior Technical Support Engineer Panel Construction Typical panel construction for Rail with epoxy SPRINT™ or phenolic preimpregnated fabrics (prepreg):