Rail fire testing services for the global market
Warringtonfire provides a comprehensive range of independent rail fire testing services to a global market from its UKAS accredited testing laboratory in Warrington, and our BELAC accredited testing laboratory in Gent.
Our dedicated team of engaged experts have a deep understanding of the rail industry’s specific requirements.
We aim to help our customers achieve a holistic view of rail fire testing standards through the provision of a full service offering that includes: developing fire safety design strategies, through rail fire testing and certification of fire protection products, to inspection, commissioning and certification of completed projects: Warringtonfire can help with all aspects of your rail fire safety.
Rail fire testing – what we can do
Rail fire testing of railway components:
- Wall linings
- Ceiling linings
- Floor coverings
- External surfaces
- Fire retardant treatments
- Seating
- Cables
- Rubber materials
- Plastic materials
- Foam materials
- Glazing systems
- Electrotechnical components
Rail fire testing to rolling stock standards
Our rail fire testing capabilities include flammability, smoke density and toxicity testing to the following rolling stock standards:
EN 45545-2
- ISO 5660-1 cone calorimeter (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- ISO 5658-2 Flame spread (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- ISO 5659-2 Smoke density (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- EN 45545-2 Annex C Method 2 (Chamber) toxicity
- ISO 4589-2 Oxygen index (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- EN 17084 Method 2 (Tube furnace / NF X 70-100) Toxicity
- EN ISO 11925-2 Ignitibility
- EN ISO 9239-1 Radiant panel floor
- EN 13501-1 Euroclass A1 (Non-combustible)
- EN ISO 1716
- EN ISO 1182
- EN 61034 Smoke density
- EN 50305 Section 9.2 Toxicity
- EN 60695-2-11 Glow wire
- EN 60695-11-10 Small vertical flame test
BS 6853
- BS 476 Part 6 (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- BS 476 Part 7 (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- BS 6853 Annex B.1 Toxicity (tube furnace / NF X 70-100)
- BS 6853 Annex B.2 Toxicity (chamber)
- BS 6853 Annex D Smoke density (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- ISO 9239-1 Radiant panel floor (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- ISO 4589-2 Oxygen index (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- ISO 4589-3 Appendix A temperature index
- I rating
- ISO 4589-2 Oxygen index (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- EN 60695-2-11 Glow wire
- F rating
- NF X 70-100 Toxicity (Click here to see a short video on the test)
- NF X 10-702 Smoke density
To find out more about how Warringtonfire can help you, please contact one of our local laboratories below.
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