Updated EU railway fire standard published

Updated EU railway fire standard published

A new version EN 45545-2-2020 of the European railway materials fire safety standard is published. New standards for fire behaviour of a complete seat EN 16989 and toxicity test of materials and components EN 17084 are created replacing annexes A-B and C. Standardised...
Freight ship fire standards

Freight ship fire standards

Safety investigator calls for new fire resistance requirements for conveyor belts in bulk transport ships. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has investigated the fire on the Iron Chieftain which caught fire whilst self-unloading the mineral dolomite (an...
Superior surface quality PIN FR polyamide

Superior surface quality PIN FR polyamide

Asahi Kasei has launched PIN flame retardant (FR) and glass-fibre reinforced semi-aromatic polyamides. Their aesthetic surface gloss and moisture-resistant strength are suitable for automotive and E&E applications. Although with a glass-fibre content of up to 50%,...
High temperature PIN FR 3D-printing resin

High temperature PIN FR 3D-printing resin

3D Systems has launched a new PIN FR resin for high accuracy parts for aerospace, automotive, defence, electronics. The manufacturer of 3D-printing systems, 3D Systems, as added to its range a high temperature black non-halogen flame retardant resin, offering surface...