NHRA SFI Compliance Ignition Barrier Coating On Composites

The US national hot rod Association required an urgent solution to protect carbon fiber, bodies and combustible components. The Tempertex F1ER breakthrough technology now protects these services from ignition and flame spread.

Challenges

Finding a solution that enabled teams to retain the lightweight substrates whilst still achieving an ignition and flame spread barrier for the drivers.

Solution

Temprotex F1ER was utilised as a high performance water-based, fast-drying, team sprayable coating solution for use on car bodies, plastic/composite panels and flexible lines and hoses. This coating is heat insulating, vibration resistant, ductile, waterproof, non-flammable. It extends fire retardancy of thermosets and other flammable, ductile items as well as reducing core temperatures.

Outcome

Set the new standard for ignition barrier technology in the industry. Also effective fire/smoke protection on roll cage foam, padding, blankets, hoses, grommets and poly or silicone-based flammable components

Temprotex keeps NHRA funny car drivers safe from fire, heat and smoke.

IMPORTANT: Confirm with your certifying body prior to application that the F1ER system is suitable to meet the fire rating requirements on your project. 

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Temprotex® F1ER: Versatile Fire Protection Coating for Composite Surfaces Across Multiple Industries

Temprotex® F1ER is a high-performance, water-based coating that dries quickly and can be sprayed on various surfaces, including car and truck bodies, plastic and composite panels, engine components, flexible lines and hoses, HDEP, GRP, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and nearly any other composite material. This coating is designed to be heat insulating, vibration resistant, ductile, waterproof, and nonflammable. It effectively creates an ignition barrier on thermosets and other flammable materials while also lowering core temperatures.