BRIDGEHILL Forklift Fire Blanket Small fire blanket / fire blanket for forklifts and electric vehicles / e-cars

Please note that the terms "fire blanket", "fire protection blanket" and "fire containment blanket" are used synonymously in the following, as the term "fire blanket" is used colloquially for this type of protective blanket. Strictly speaking, the fire is fought by limiting/containing the fire and not by actively extinguishing it.

Fires involving lithium-ion batteries continue to pose a major challenge for people and the environment. Traditional fire extinguishers have great difficulties with fires involving these energy sources, and even special battery fire extinguishers reach their limits with larger lithium-ion batteries.
This extinguishing blanket / fire blanket is the simplest and most effective method of isolating fires involving electric vehicles or even combustion engines. This fire blanket was specially developed for industrial trucks based on the experience of a burning warehouse.

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Features, equipment and use of the Bridgehill fire blanket / fire blanket Forklift Fire Blanket Small

The Forklift Fire Blanket is available in two different sizes. This version measures 5000 x 5000 mm and weighs 15 kg. Compared to the Lithium Fire Blanket, however, this fire blanket is not suitable for placing directly on battery packs. Please note that the fire blanket is not cut-resistant and is intended for single use.

Storage in a practical Smartbag

The blanket is supplied in a practical carrying bag for storage. If the fire blanket is stored permanently in the bag, the manufacturer provides a lifetime guarantee on the blanket.

Using the fire blanket / fire blanket - always with 2 people

Due to its size, the blanket must always be used with 2 people. The first step is to spread the blanket out on the ground in front of the burning vehicle. The blanket must then be laid over the vehicle in one continuous movement using the loops on the sides. The blanket should only be removed after 20 minutes at the earliest to prevent an immediate re-ignition. Strong hissing noises can be heard every 2-15 seconds when electric vehicles catch fire. This is the "thermal runaway", in which the fire jumps from cell to cell. The extinguishing blanket / fire blanket prevents the fire from spreading elsewhere in the vehicle. If possible, personal protective equipment should always be worn during use. It goes without saying that the fire department should always be called for assistance in the event of a vehicle fire. You can find application examples in the Videos tab. There you will also find a fire test with a Nissan Leaf using the Car Fire Blanket, which is made from the same material.

Also for preventive use

The blanket is also suitable for safely covering endangered vehicles during storage or during the loading process. This means that fires causing major damage can be ruled out from the outset.

Development and quality assurance of the Forklift Fire Blanket

The Norwegian developer designed this highly effective fire blanket in collaboration with firefighters. The long experience with electric mobility in Norway has contributed significantly to its success. In addition, strict multi-stage quality checks on each individual blanket ensure that only flawless products are sold.

Patented fabric and coating with experience from space travel

The special coating, which includes natural materials such as quartz sand, enables the highest possible quality for fire blankets. The fabric used, with the brand name BridgeTech™, uses materials that are also used in the heat shields of spacecraft.

Can be used in many industries - including the fire department

The fire blanket is recommended for all industries where there is a need for easy-to-use fire blankets - especially for electric vehicles. For example, in warehouses, industrial companies, fire departments, logistics centers, etc.

Extinguishing blankets for electric cars, industrial trucks and other Li-ion batteries

Fires involving electric cars and industrial trucks are a particular focus of applications. Battery-powered ants and forklift trucks have long been used in intralogistics within companies, and the number of electric cars has also increased significantly in recent years. Both types of vehicle have powerful Li-ion batteries, which pose a great danger to people and the environment in the event of a fire. With its various designs, Bridgehill offers a suitable model for every application.

Different sizes and application scenarios for Bridgehill fire blankets

In addition to the dimensions, the fire blankets also differ in terms of their usability and recommended application contexts. The majority of the models have been developed for single use, but with the reusable Care Fire Blanket Professional V4, Bridgehill offers an ideal fire blanket / fire blanket for electric vehicles that is reusable, especially for fire departments. Below you will find an overview of the different versions of Bridgehill fire blankets.

The developer Bridgehill - pioneer in the field of fire blankets

Bridgehill has set itself the goal of protecting life, property and the environment. With the Bridgehill Fire Blankets product range, the Norwegian company from Larvik aims to enable both firefighters and laypersons to contain fires in homes, hotels, public facilities, parking lots, ferries, warehouses, etc.

Efficient firefighting of battery fires - increasingly important in the future

Lithium-ion batteries will be indispensable in all industrial and increasingly also in private applications in the coming years. However, if used improperly, batteries can pose a potential hazardduring production, storage and transportation that should not be underestimated . By purchasing this extinguishing blanket / fire blanket, you protect yourself from the outset against major financial damage that can be caused by battery fires, for example.

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About the term "fire blanket"

At EU level, there is a standard DIN EN 1869:201910 for the term extinguishing blanket / fire blanket, but this refers to the standard fire test object "deep-frying equipment with a filling quantity of max. 3 liters of cooking oil/fat", so that an extinguishing blanket / fire blanket according to the above standard is intended for extinguishing cooking oil and cooking fat fires. Please note that the products offered here do not comply with the DIN EN 1869:201910 standard and are not intended / approved for extinguishing cooking oil and cooking fat fires. The intended use of the extinguishing blanket / fire blanket presented here is to contain / fight Li-ion battery fires.
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