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Fire barrier solutions for the rail industry.
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— For maximum safety Innovative fire barrier solutions for the rail industry

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— Innovative and safe fire barrier solutions When designing rail vehicles, the primary objective is to ensure the safety of people and equipment during day to day operation. Fire protection has become an increasingly important focus area for rail manufacturers and operators. Fire safety requirements for rail applications have in the past been regulated by a diverse range of national standards. DIN 5510-2 (Germany), NF F 16 101/102 (France), NFPA 130 (USA), UNI CEI 11170-3 (Italy) and BS6853 (UK). With the introduction and ratification of EN 45545 a unification of fire safety standards is...

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— A flexible system Use it anywhere on the train where cables are fed through a fire barrier 3 — PMA Fire barrier solutions for installation situations with possible origin of fire: 1 Underfloor area Passenger area Luggage compartment Technical cabinet

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— Fire protection standard EN 45545 To ensure the safety of people and equipment in railway applications With the introduction and ratification of EN 45545 a unification of fire safety standards is taking place in Europe. EN 45545-1 contains basic definitions as well as general rules on how to classify rail vehicles. Train operating and train design categories are defined in order to assess fire risk. Hazard levels are defined based upon these classifications. EN 45545-2 describes the material requirements for the different hazard levels (HL1, HL2 and HL3). Table R22 sets the flammability,...

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— To fit all your requirements Three flexible fire protection solutions, offering total planning and installation flexibility As a leading global supplier of cable protection systems for use in rail applications, PMA has developed novel, innovative, EN 45545-3 compliant fire barrier solutions for combination with its proven cable protection systems. A PMA metal adapter is now available with built in intumescent material which can be used in combination with the standard range of PMA cable protection products approved for use in the rail industry. The adapters allow cables to be ducted...

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— PMA adapter solution Fire safety in trains for up to 30 minutes according to EN 45545-3 The unique PMA fire barrier adapters allow termination of a cable protection system to a fire wall. The adapter uses intumescent material to seal all cavities in the event of a fire and can be attached directly to the fire wall. It ensures that cables and wires can be fed through the fire barrier while retaining an E30 rating and above according to EN 45545-3. These adapters are available in sizes M16 to M63 and can be adapted to any wall structure to ensure simple and safe assembly. The intumescent...

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— PMA adapter solution How the fire barrier works in a train In the event of a fire, the intumescent material ensures that two areas remain separated from each other for at least 30 minutes (E30) in accordance with EN 45545-3. The intumescent material is fixed within the adapter to block the transport of fire, heat and fumes. The material is expanding to fill the cavities between the cables within the — Without fire barrier: Fire and fumes can spread In case of fire: Whithout a fire barrier, fire heat and fumes can immediately spread between the compartments and escalate the situation. —...

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For use on the carriage roof, couplings, intercar jumper connections and under the vehicle: PCS and PCSL Heavy-duty and medium-duty flexible conduits for dynamic outside applications with highest requirements to UV and weathering resistance. For use inside the carriage passenger zone (Electrical cabinets, etc): VAM and VAML Heavy-duty and medium-duty flexible conduits for high fire and passenger safety requirements in interior applications such as passenger areas. The matrix below shows the combinations of PMA adapter, fitting and conduit which have been tested to EN 45545-3. PMA Fire...

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— “PMA has developed innovative solutions allowing cables to be fed through a fire barrier without loss of integrity in trains.”

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Especially for jumper cables fused to connect carriage and locomotives in the rail industry, PMA offers a solution with the PMA strain relief fittings NVVZ and NKNZ which include a fire resistant cable gland, providing strain relief and prevents fire, heat and funs from breathing through in event of a fire. Due to the fact a screwdriver is required for dismantling, it's impeding unauthorised or accidental opening space-saving dismantling of the fittings. With an easy push-in assembly for maximum installation reliability, the components are easy to install and guarantee up to 15 minutes fire...

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— PMA solution with Roxtec A complete wall transit feed through system for cables and wires This solution of PMA fire barrier adapter is designed to be used in combination with Roxtec wall seating systems. The combined PMA and Roxtec components provide a complete wall transit feed through system for cables and wires within a cable protection system providing protection against all kinds of mechanical and environmental influences. The components are easy to install and guarantee beyond E30 fire stop rating according to EN 45545-3 for wall, roof and floor installations. The Roxtec RM PPS...

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The first fire barrier solution consists of a 30mm PMA fire barrier adapter designed to be used in Roxtec compact modules installed in versions of Roxtec compact frames, achieving an E30 rating according to EN 45545-3.

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INNOVATIVE FIRE BARRIER SOLUTIONS FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRY The second fire barrier solution consists of a 60mm PMA fire barrier adapter designed to be used in Roxtec regular modules, installed in Roxtec S-, SF- and G frames or in customized frames, achieving an E60 rating according to EN 45545-3. All PMAFIX- and PMAFIX Pro-Fittings with metal thread are possible!

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