Silicone in the Railway Industry
MEREFSA - Comprehensive Silicone Solutions for the Railway Industry
Acoustic Barriers
Sealing
Thermal Insulation
Displays, Multimedia, and Lighting
Vibration Insulation
Smoke Propagation Insulation
Headlights
Doors
Cabin
Sealing Wagons
Silicone is an essential material in the railway industry thanks to its combination of strength, flexibility, and safety. Its ability to withstand extreme conditions and maintain structural integrity in demanding environments makes it the ideal choice for railway applications, both indoors and outdoors.
Why is Silicone a Fundamental Element in the Railway Sector?
- Flame retardant properties EN 45545-2
- Low smoke emission LSFOH
- Low compression
- Weather and UV resistant
- Chemical resistance
- Electrical insulation
Products Intended for the Railway Sector
Between walls, floors, and ventilation ducts.
Interior and exterior windows and doors.
Doors, windows, access, and passage areas.
Electronic equipment, LED screens, and headlights.
Electronic panels, lighting equipment, door and window fixtures, motors, etc.
Between walls and between ceilings.
Applications of Silicone Products
Available Products for the Railway Sector
Custom Solutions
Specialists in inflatable joints, molded joints, frames, profiles, and compact and sponge silicone sheets
Silicone Standards in the Railway Industry
| MATERIAL | Hardness [Shore A] |
Density gr/cm³ |
Temperature Range [°C] |
Standard EN 45545-2 |
Standard UL94 V0 |
Standard IEC 60695 - 11-10 V0 |
Standard NF 16 101: Class I2 F0 |
Standard BS 6853: Category A1 and LOI of 37% |
Standard LSFOH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Silicone | 50 | - | UP TO 230 | R22/R23 HL1 HL2 HL3 | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
| 60 | - | UP TO 230 | R1/R7 HL1 HL2 HL3 | - | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | |
| 75 | - | UP TO 230 | R22/R23 HL1 HL2 HL3 | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Compact Silicone Sheets | 70 | - | -60/230 | R1/R7 HL2 | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ |
| Sponge Silicone | - | 0.16, 0.25, 0.3, 0.39, 0.45, 0.6 | -60/230 | R22/R23 HL3 | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
| Sponge Silicone Sheets | - | 0.16, 0.25, 0.3, 0.39, 0.45, 0.6 | -60/230 | R22/R23 HL3 | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
Available Silicones
Available Compact Silicones
- Standard
- Platinum
- Conductor
- Steam
- THT
- Fluorosilicone
- Detectable
- Other formulations
Available Sponge Silicones
- Standard
- Platinum
- THT
- Detectable
- Other formulations
