In order to realise projects in the area of fire protection successfully, an integrated approach is of decisive importance. On this basis, the team of FOGTEC Rail Systems have become securely established in the rail vehicle market with effective and economically reasonable system solutions. The range of services offered comprises all essential components of fire detection and fire-fighting technology as well as marginal and complementary products in versions approved for rail traffic. This also includes those applications on which higher standards have been imposed (e.g. safety integrity level).
System-based fire protection solutions- In-house burning-test laboratories
- Cooperation with external test laboratories
- Climatic chamber tests
- 3D / FEM analysis
- RAMS check
- Specialised welding firm to DIN 6700
- 24/7 Service
First of all, a vehicle-specific concept is developed jointly with the customer, starting with an analysis of the initial situation, approval-relevant aspects, as well as the pros and cons of different approaches. Its feasibility is being continuously checked already at this early stage. Thus, hardware modules can be combined and optimised already in the planning phase in order to reduce installation efforts and expenses to a minimum. This applies in particular to the integrating of fire protection components in other hardware modules or the adaptation of interfaces to them. The integration in the manufacturing processes of customers is accomplished in close cooperation.
The certification as specialised welding firm to DIN 6700 as well as the examination of specialised welders at regular intervals by the Training and Test Institute for Welding Technique ensure that the applicable standards are observed during design and manufacturing. Up-to-date 3D programs and FEM simulations are available for design, calculation and planning. To guarantee a faultless communication between system components and the vehicle control level, communication protocols and signal paths are established in direct cooperation with customers.
For evaluations of rail vehicles, which are increasingly determined by protection targets, fire protection in the form of system technology frequently offers advantages and is capable of covering essential functions in connection with approval procedures. Complying with the requirements of new standards and guidelines is made easier or even only possible. Here, the aspects of compensation and cross-border traffic are in the focus. Besides, economic benefits may be gained in the manufacture and also in the operation of rail vehicles by using such systems. This may lead to savings in the construction and also to less anticipated damage or a higher degree of availability respectively.
FOGTEC Rail Systems offer modules and complete fire protection systems which have been specifically designed for applications in rail vehicles and were tested or approved respectively by the competent authorities.
Today the FOGTEC Rail Systems Team is one of the leading suppliers of system technology for fire protection solutions in rail vehicles. Its performance portfolio comprises the complete range of services from consulting over supplies of components and complete systems including installation and maintenance of the fire protection systems.
Fire protection in rail vehicles with FOGTEC Rail Systems
- Lower downtime costs
- Higher availability of rolling stock
- Lower insurance costs
- More flexible designs
- Shorter implementation times
- Compliance with approval requirements
- Making cross-border traffic possible
Owing to the great number of specific solutions for rail vehicles created by FOGTEC Rail Systems, high-quality components and a Rail System Team working in a solution-oriented manner are available for the job.
During the whole implementation phase of the project, specialists of FOGTEC Rail Systems will at request assist the vehicle manufacturer or operator in integration planning, commissioning, type testing and in servicing operations. The ideal basis for such activities is the know-how held by FOGTEC Rail Systems in the field of fire protection.
