Fire Protection Solutions

Rail Systems

A comprehensive approach is crucial to ensure the successful implementation of all fire protection projects. The FOGTEC Rail Systems Team has established itself in the rolling stock industry by providing effective and economically viable system solutions.

The range of services offered covers all important elements of fire detection and fire fighting technology as well as additional products, all of them specifically designed for railway technology. This also covers such applications where more stringent demands need to be met (e.g. Safety Integrity Level).

Fire protection solutions

A vehicle-specific concept is produced in collaboration with the client after making a thorough assessment of the basic situation, the relevant approval issues and the advantages and disadvantages of individual solution approaches. Feasibility is constantly evaluated even at this early stage of the project.

Throughout the design phase, components can be brought together and optimised in order to reduce assembly costs to a minimum. This is particularly relevant when it comes to the integration of fire protection components in other assembly groups and their interaction with each other. Integration into the relevant manufacturing process happens in close co-operation with the client.

Constant tests are run concerning the dimensions of the systems with regard to installation tests and possible misalignment. This applies to individual parts, modules and pipeworks as well as the central system units.

Extinguishing agent cylinders can be built into pre-assembled modules. Control cabinets and support modules can be designed for underfloor or ceiling construction or as an integral element of the passenger area or the engine or control room.

The construction and manufacturing process takes all relevant standards into account and these are then guaranteed by means of welding certification in accordance with DIN 6700 as well as through the rotational inspection of specialist welders by the German Welding Institute (SLV).

The latest 3D programmes and FEM simulation are available to help with construction, calculations and planning.

To ensure accurate communication between plant-specific components and the rolling stock control unit, specific communications protocol and signalling methods are prepared in close co-operation with the client.

Throughout the course of the project FOGTEC specialists support the installation, commissioning, type testing and general service requirements when requested to do so by the vehicle manufacturer or operator.