RTM FLOW MAT is a type of reinforcement material made from glass fibers and synthetic materials, and it has been designed to meet the strict hazard level (HL) classifications under the new European fire classification standard for train materials, which comes into effect in 2016.

This standard, known as EN 45545, aims to reduce the risk of fires and their impact on passengers and personnel. Parts made using RTM FLOW MAT have passed a series of rigorous tests, including flame spread, ignitability, rate of heat release, smoke opacity, and toxicity of smoke, and meet the certification requirements for trains that travel underground.

As a result, parts made from RTM FLOW MAT can be used in all types of railways and on all types of trains for the design of various interior parts, such as windows, covers, trap doors, partition panels, and walls. It helps to improve fire safety in the railway industry.

The RTM FLOW MAT (Fire Resistant) is a new addition to the Flow Mat line of products that offers a solution for manufacturing fire-resistant composite parts. It is designed for use in the production of interior components for railway vehicles and construction. The core of RTM FLOW MAT is halogen-free, which reduces the toxicity of smoke in case of a fire.

Like other products in the line, RTM FLOW MAT is ideal for closed mold processes such as RTM and RTM Light. Its core construction makes it particularly effective in low-pressure injection processes.

Moreover, RTM FLOW MAT maintains all the properties of Flow mat reinforcements. Its deformability and elongation properties allow for the creation of complex parts. The strength and compressibility of the core material make it adaptable to variable thicknesses in composite parts. The core is highly permeable, which facilitates rapid resin flow and uniform wet-out throughout the reinforcement. Additionally, there is no filtering of fillers.