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The FireCape™ Features Z-Block™ Technology

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Fly Safe with the FireCape™ Fire Containment Cover

We applied our nearly 40 years of experience in advanced materials and coatings for fire containment to develop the FireCape™, the first truly effective Fire Containment Cover (FCC) for air cargo. The FireCape™ isolates a cargo fire to a single pallet for 6 hours, providing a flight crew valuable time to land safely. The FireCape™ was specifically designed to contain scorching, violent fires caused by Lithium-Ion batteries and other hazardous materials. We partner with Trip & Co., a leading European cargo cover and netting supplier, to sell FireCapes around the globe. 

The FireCape™ system is made with Z-Block™ fire and smoke stopping fabrics which exceed the performance standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and leading cargo carriers. It can withstand temperatures up to 1800°F / 980°C without toxic outgassing or surface flaming. The material is strong, flexible, abrasion & puncture resistant, weather resistant, lightweight, and low cost, which are all important benefits in this fire containment application.

In addition to providing significant risk reduction for cargo transport, the FireCape™ Fire Containment Cover was designed with ground crews in mind. It is lightweight, durable, and easy to deploy and maintain. The system comes with a carrying bag, folding instructions, and a deployment video for easy transport and training.

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FireCape™ System Benefits

  • Will not burn, melt, or allow flame penetration
  • Resistant to molten metal burn through
  • Tolerates temperatures up to 1800°F (980°C)
  • Will not produce surface flaming or toxic outgassing
  • Water tight & chemical resistant
  • Will not support growth of mold, fungi and bacteria
  • Unaffected by extreme temperature or UV
  • Abrasion, puncture, and tear resistant
  • Soft and pliable making it easy to handle, fold and unfold 
  • Easily conforms to irregular loads, always creating a tight seal
  • Easy to store, maintain, clean and repair as needed
  • Designed, manufactured, and tested in the United States
  • Folding instructions & training video included

FireCape™ Testing and Certifications

  • TSO-C203 Certification from the FAA
  • ISO 14186 / SAE AS 6453 - Full Scale Box Burn

 

Z-Block™ Material Testing and Certifications:

  • ISO 12236 - Static Puncture Test
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR 25 Appendix F Part III - Flame Penetration Resistance
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR 25 Appendix F Part V - Smoke Density
  • ASTM D6413 - Vertical Flame Resistance
  • ASTM E-84 - Surface Flame Spread and Smoke Density
  • ASTM F-955 - Molten Metal Resistance
  • ASTM E-119 - Furnace Tested
  • UL 1784 - Smoke Penetration
  • BSS 7239 - Non-Toxicity of Products of Combustion