A needle-punched protective blanket made from 100% oxidised/stabilised polyacrylonitrile (Preox) fibre — soft, flexible, non-abrasive, and free of fibreglass or asbestos.
Tested under SANS 10177 – Part 9: no flame spread recorded, with heat damage contained to a localised area around the point of flame contact.
| Measure | Result |
|---|---|
| Time to ignition | 10 sec |
| Flame spread | None observed |
| Length of heat damage | 190 mm |
| Heat contribution over 10-minute period | 0.55 °C/min |
The blanket contained the fire within the contact area rather than extinguishing instantly. Report is past Firelab's standard 5-year validity window; revalidation in progress.
Protects rubber conveyor belts and wooden support structures from welding splatter and grinding sparks; stored as an emergency fire blanket underground.
Compliant for offshore welding applications. Used as an emergency fire blanket in engine compartments, galleys, and other fire-hazard areas on vessels.
Protects upholstery, rubber mouldings, glass, and finished paintwork from grinding sparks and welding splatter during panel work.
Used on wooden scaffolding, during roof repairs at fuel storage sites, and to cover sensitive equipment during maintenance shutdowns.
| Material | 100% oxidised/stabilised polyacrylonitrile (Preox) fibre |
| Weight | 550 gsm |
| Thickness | 3.5–4 mm |
| Standard size | 2m × 2m |
| Custom sizes | Available on request |
| Reusability | Reusable, depending on extent of damage after a fire event |