Name: S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket for Electric Vehicles
Brand: Fingerhuth

S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket for Electric Vehicles

S-TYPE EV car fire blanket on an electric vehicle

S-TYPE EV car fire blanket in transport trolley

S-TYPE EV car fire blanket in PVC deployment bag

S-TYPE EV car fire blanket in PVC deployment bag und Wandschrank

FIRE CONTAINMENT FOR EV BATTERY FIRES

When an EV battery catches fire, the vehicle is not the only thing at risk.

During a thermal runaway, lithium-ion batteries can release enormous amounts of heat, flames and hot reaction gases within a very short time. In car parks, workshops, on ferries or in densely occupied parking areas in particular, this creates a risk of severe thermal exposure to adjacent vehicles and the immediate surroundings.

This is where EV car fire blankets and fire containment blankets come into play: they create a defined fire containment zone around the affected electric vehicle, limit the spread of flames and reduce thermal exposure to the surroundings. This helps contain the immediate hazard area and can provide valuable time and additional space for evacuation and emergency response measures.

The battery fire is not “smothered” by the blanket – the focus is on fire containment, protection of the surroundings and a more controlled approach to the fire incident.

S-TYPE · FIRE CONTAINMENT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Engineered for the extreme demands of electric vehicle fires

The S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket has been specifically engineered for the high thermal loads associated with electric vehicle fires. A thermal runaway of the traction battery in particular can generate extreme temperatures and intense flames.

The combination of high-temperature-resistant silica fabric and a double-sided mineral vermiculite coating provides substantial thermal reserves for fire containment around the vehicle, with continuous temperature resistance up to 1,200 °C and short-term peak exposure up to 1,600 °C.

The open-pore material structure allows smoke, pyrolysis and reaction gases to pass through the fabric, thereby reducing the risk of a critical accumulation of combustible pyrolysis gases underneath the fire containment blanket.

At the same time, the S-TYPE is water-permeable, allowing the supplementary use of firefighting or sprinkler water for cooling the fire blanket, accessible vehicle surfaces and the immediate surroundings.

The S-TYPE therefore combines high thermal resistance with the specific requirements of fire containment during electric vehicle fires.

S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket gas management

HOW IT WORKS · S-TYPE EV CAR FIRE BLANKET

Open-pore material structure for effective gas management

An electric vehicle fire generates not only high temperatures and flames, but also large quantities of smoke, pyrolysis and reaction gases. The open-pore fabric structure of the S-TYPE allows these gases to escape through the surface of the fire containment blanket.

Gas permeability is an inherent design characteristic of the high-temperature fabric used. Gases can pass through the fabric structure, reducing the risk of a critical accumulation of combustible pyrolysis gases underneath the fire containment blanket.

At the same time, the design counteracts excessive inflation of the blanket caused by hot gases accumulating underneath it. This phenomenon, known as the “ballooning effect”, is reduced by gas passage across the blanket surface, helping the fire containment blanket remain as close to the vehicle as possible during the fire incident.

TESTING · SAFETY · STANDARDS

Tested safety for electric vehicle fire containment

For professional use with electric vehicles, fire containment blankets must provide far more than high temperature resistance. The Fingerhuth S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket has been tested for relevant safety-related properties and meets the requirements of DIN SPEC 91489:2024-11 for fire containment blankets used with electric vehicles.

KEY PRODUCT TESTING

DIN SPEC 91489:2024-11

Requirements for fire containment blankets used with electric vehicles

DIN SPEC 91489 defines specific requirements for fire containment blankets used with electric vehicles. The Fingerhuth S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket has been tested against these requirements and engineered for the particular thermal and functional loads associated with electric vehicle fire containment.

S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket tested to DIN SPEC 91489:2024

TECHNICAL DATA · S-TYPE EV CAR FIRE BLANKET

S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket – technical overview

High-temperature-resistant materials, robust construction and a design tailored to electric vehicle fires form the technical basis of the S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket.

MATERIAL & TEMPERATURE DATA

Base fabric: High-temperature-resistant silica fabric
Coating: Vermiculite, double-sided
Weight: approx. 620 g/m²
Continuous temperature: bis 1.200 °C
Short-term peak exposure: bis 1.600 °C
Material structure: Open-pore and gas-permeable
Water permeability: Yes
PFAS-free: Yes
REACH compliant: Yes
Reaction to fire: Non-combustible

CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY

Fabrication: Multi-panel high-temperature fabrication
Seam construction: Double-covered fire-protection seams
Sewing thread: High-temperature-resistant steel-Kevlar® thread
Pull handles: 4 reinforced pull handles at the corners
Corner areas: Mechanically reinforced corner construction
Positioning marks: Centre markings for alignment on the vehicle
Radio-frequency permeability: Yes
Electrical properties: Electrically non-conductive
Development & manufacturing: 100% Made in Germany

DIN SPEC 91489 tested for electric vehicles

DIN EN 13501-1 tested reaction to fire

DIN 54345-1 tested electrostatic properties

STANDARD SIZES · S-TYPE EV CAR FIRE BLANKET

The right EV car fire blanket for different vehicle sizes

The S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket is available in several standard sizes for different vehicle classes. For standard passenger cars and electric vehicles, we generally recommend the 6 x 8 m size. Larger versions are available for SUVs, vans and commercial vehicles.

6 x 8 m

Passenger cars & standard electric vehicles

Our recommended standard size for fire containment of typical passenger cars and electric vehicles.

Area 48.0 m²

Weight approx. 30.3 kg

Available accessories Trolley XL, PVC deployment bag + wall cabinet

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7.5 x 9 m

Large passenger cars & SUVs

Large-format version for SUVs and vehicles with larger exterior dimensions.

Area 67.5 m²

Weight approx. 42.4 kg

Available accessories Trolley XL, PVC deployment bag + wall cabinet

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9 x 10 m

Vans & commercial vehicles

Extra-large version for vans, commercial vehicles and vehicles requiring greater coverage.

Area 90 m²

Weight approx. 56.0 kg

Available accessories Trolley XL

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Which size is right for your application?

The optimum size depends on the vehicle dimensions, vehicle class and local operating conditions. Special sizes and customised versions can be manufactured on request.

TRANSPORT & STORAGE SOLUTIONS · S-TYPE EV CAR FIRE BLANKET

The right deployment solution is part of the fire blanket system

The S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket is supplied with a suitable deployment solution. Depending on the operational concept, you can choose between the mobile Trolley XL and the compact PVC deployment bag. For stationary storage of the PVC deployment bag, a wall cabinet is also available as an optional addition.

Trolley XL

Robust transport and deployment solution for the S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket. Castors and carrying handles allow rapid transport to the deployment location.

Material Polypropylene (PP)

Dimensions 80 x 60 x 44.3 cm

Protection rating IP67

Colour RAL 2002

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PVC Deployment Bag

Compact transport and storage solution for the S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket. Four carrying handles support quick removal and transport to the deployment location.

Material Robust PVC tarpaulin fabric

Dimensions 100 cm long

Design 4 carrying handles and fastening buckles

Colour RAL 3000

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Wall Cabinet

Stationary deployment solution for the PVC deployment bag. The wall cabinet provides a clearly defined, protected and quickly accessible storage location.

Material Sheet steel

Dimensions 120 × 40 × 35 cm

Design Lockable

Colour RAL 3000

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FEATURES · APPLICATIONS

Engineered for professional electric vehicle fire containment

The S-TYPE combines high thermal resistance with robust high-temperature fabrication and a material structure specifically designed for the conditions encountered during electric vehicle fires. It is suitable for a wide range of professional environments where containing a vehicle fire and protecting the surrounding area are the primary objectives.

Technical and functional features

High-temperature-resistant silica fabric with double-sided mineral vermiculite coating
Continuous temperature resistance up to 1,200 °C and short-term peak exposure up to 1,600 °C
Tested to DIN SPEC 91489 for fire containment blankets used with electric vehicles
Open-pore and gas-permeable material structure allowing smoke, pyrolysis and reaction gases to pass through the blanket surface
Reduced risk of significant gas accumulation and a pronounced ballooning effect underneath the fire containment blanket
Water-permeable construction for supplementary cooling of the blanket, accessible vehicle surfaces and the immediate surroundings
Robust high-temperature fabrication with double-covered fire-protection seams and reinforced corner areas
Electrically non-conductive material design for professional use with electric vehicles

Typical applications

Fire and rescue services as well as industrial and municipal emergency response organisations
Multi-storey car parks, underground car parks and other enclosed or semi-enclosed parking areas
Workshops, car dealerships and electric vehicle service centres
Production, assembly and logistics areas involving electric vehicles
Charging parks, charging areas and commercial charging infrastructure
Towing, recovery and roadside assistance services
Ferries, ports and transport areas handling vehicles
Quarantine, safety and storage areas for damaged or potentially hazardous electric vehicles

FIELD TESTING · APPLICATION

Fire containment under realistic operating conditions

The following footage shows fire containment blankets in practical use during realistic vehicle fire scenarios. It demonstrates deployment on a burning vehicle and shows how flames and thermal exposure can be spatially contained while smoke, pyrolysis and reaction gases are able to escape through the open-pore material structure.

FIELD TEST

EV Car Fire Blanket in a realistic vehicle fire scenario

Realistic fire demonstration involving a burning vehicle with additional lithium-ion battery modules. Two firefighters pull the fire containment blanket over the vehicle during an advanced stage of the fire. The footage demonstrates the operating principle of the S-TYPE described above: flames and thermal exposure are spatially contained while smoke, pyrolysis and reaction gases can continue to escape through the open-pore material structure across the blanket surface.

FIRE SCENARIO

Fire containment blanket during an advanced full vehicle fire

The footage shows the deployment of a fire containment blanket during firefighter training on a vehicle already in a fully developed fire. Once the vehicle is completely covered, the open fire can be seen becoming spatially contained within a short period of time, while visible flames outside the blanket are significantly reduced. The scenario therefore illustrates the immediate effect of the fire containment blanket on flame spread and thermal exposure to the surrounding area.

APPLICATION GUIDE · S-TYPE EV CAR FIRE BLANKET

For rapid and controlled deployment on electric vehicles

The S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket is designed for rapid fire containment during electric vehicle fires. It must be deployed exclusively by appropriately trained and authorised personnel and by fire and rescue services. The basic deployment principle follows a clear sequence: prepare, position, pull the blanket completely over the vehicle and contain the fire area from the surroundings.

Remove the S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket from its deployment storage

01

Position

Remove the fire containment blanket from the trolley or PVC deployment bag and place it centrally in front of or behind the vehicle. The red pull handles should face the vehicle.

02

Unroll

Unroll the fire containment blanket completely across its full width.

Pull the S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket completely over an electric vehicle

03

Cover the vehicle

Using the red pull handles, two people should pull the fire containment blanket in a controlled manner over the affected electric vehicle and lower it completely to the ground.

Electric vehicle fully covered with an S-TYPE EV Car Fire Blanket

04

Position closely

Check that the blanket lies closely around the vehicle and reaches the ground on all sides. The centre markings make alignment and readjustment easier.

Safety notice for deployment

EV car fire blankets and fire containment blankets may only be deployed by appropriately trained and authorised personnel and by fire and rescue services. The steps shown are intended solely as a schematic representation of the basic deployment principle and do not replace an application-specific risk assessment, training or product-specific operating and deployment instructions.

CONSULTING · QUOTATION

The right fire containment solution for your application

Our specialists will help you select the right S-TYPE version, suitable dimensions and the optimum deployment solution for your application.

DIRECT CONTACT

Phone +49 (0) 2636 970-227

E-Mail info@heatprotection.de

Personal advice on product, configuration and application concept.

FIRE CONTAINMENT · PRODUCT SELECTION

Fingerhuth EV Car Fire Blankets for Electric Vehicles

When an EV battery catches fire, the vehicle is not the only thing at risk.

Engineered for the extreme demands of electric vehicle fires

Open-pore material structure for effective gas management