The effectiveness of fire blankets lies in their ability to prevent the entry of oxygen and suffocate the fire within minutes, without wasting resources like water and without damaging the environment as with fire extinguisher powder.
Car fire blankets are an effective solution to contain or extinguish vehicle fires safely. Texfire offers two variants of fire-resistant blankets, made with different fabrics to suit various emergency scenarios and levels of thermal resistance.
The fire-resistant car fire blanket is made of fibreglass fabric with a special coating on both sides, providing high heat resistance and mechanical durability. Available in sizes 9x6m (54m²) and 10x8m (80m²), this blanket can cover most vehicles, including SUVs and off-road cars. For easier handling, it has four grip points at the corners, colour-coded: two dark ones on the right side and two lighter ones on the left, ensuring correct orientation when unfolding.
Additionally, it is folded in a "Z" shape for quick deployment and comes in a waterproof textile bag, making storage and transport easier.
A more advanced version is also available: the PRO fire-resistant car fire blanket, measuring 8x6m (48m²) and made of silica fabric with a coating on both sides for even greater heat resistance. This model is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, offering superior performance in high-intensity fires.
Both blankets are designed to prevent the spread of flames and minimise damage to the surrounding area. For safety reasons, at least two people should handle its deployment and placement.
Fire blankets offer multiple advantages over other fire-fighting systems, such as powder extinguishers or water hoses:
The aim of this test is to validate the resistance of a fire blanket designed to control fires in electric cars, motorbikes and scooters, powered by lithium batteries. The battery used in this test is a 41 Kwh, 125 Amp battery, similar to those used in electric cars.
The battery fire blanket has been designed to resist fire and the impact of materials projected from exploding cells. A small size blanket is used in this test because the blanket is not intended to extinguish the battery fire but to test the resistance of the battery.
Place the blanket in front of the car at a distance that allows users to act safely. Unroll the blanket so that it remains centered.
Grab the blanket by the handles at the ends and slide it over the car until it covers it completely. Always from the front of the vehicle towards the back.
With your feet, tuck the excess of the blanket underneath the vehicle until it is completely 'sealed.' It is important that air cannot enter through the lower part of the vehicle.
Move away from the vehicle to a safe distance. Tires, windows, and other components may cause small explosions. Wait approximately 120 minutes until the fire is extinguished.
Remove the blanket carefully from the back of the vehicle towards the front. Caution: The fire may reignite.
The Texfire fire blanket can be used several times as long as it has not been seriously damaged in any of its uses. The customer is responsible for checking that the blanket is in perfect condition and, if necessary, also for decontaminating it after each use, as well as for folding and storing it correctly.
Do you want to know the differences between a single-use car fire blanket and a multi-purpose blanket?
Texfire has conducted different tests to develop a car fire blanket that not only effectively extinguishes flames but also provides a good balance between mechanical strength and ease of handling.
Thanks to this, the selected fire-resistant fabric used for the blanket's construction is capable of withstanding impacts from glass, stones, and corrosive liquids, as well as deflagrations caused by explosions that occur during a fire.
It extinguishes fires in combustion engine vehicles and allows for control in hybrid and electric vehicles.
The Texfire fire blanket is a fire-resistant blanket developed to extinguish fires in gasoline vehicles. In this type of cars, the fire usually occurs due to overheating of some electrical component or engine failure. In any case, the use of the blanket prevents the entry of oxygen, causing the fire to suffocate and the flames to go out.
The batteries of electric vehicles generate energy through chemical reactions that, if the battery is damaged or faulty, can lead to what is known as Thermal Runaway. This phenomenon causes an uncontrolled increase in temperature that often results in battery fire.
In some cases, depending on the materials used in the battery, flammable gases may be released, which further fuel the flames. In such cases, the use of the blanket does not have the "smothering" effect, and therefore, other elements such as thermal lances may be necessary to help extinguish the fire. Nevertheless, even in cases where the battery cannot be "smothered," the use of fire blankets helps contain the flames and greatly reduces the spread of toxic fumes, facilitating the intervention of emergency services and preventing the fire from spreading.
If you need more information about this or other fire-resistant solutions related to electric mobility, you can find them in the catalogue or contact Texfire’s technical team through the contact form or by phone.
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