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CVG FLAMETEK REDUCES FIRE DAMAGE AND SAVES FUEL

Published at 21.01.2011 in Components, Safety

Commercial Vehicle Group – short: CVG - a US company from New Albany, Ohio, is introducing a self-extinguishing interior trim product that is ideally suited for among others passenger buses. Named FlameTEK  this new self-extinguishing interior trim product reduces potential property damage and operator harm in the event of a vehicle fire.

In addition to being self extinguishing (material exceeds UL94-V0), this new trim technology offers enhanced thermal performance helping to improve HVAC operation which can lead to reductions in fuel consumption. It also improves acoustic performance by reducing road noise and improving the operator environment including antimicrobial and chemical resistance while mitigating impact with various levels of padding available up to 38mm thickness. This trim adapts to curved surfaces, fitting a variety of vehicle configurations while providing styling flexibility.

 

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