Strong demand from rail vehicle manufacturers in India: Sylomer FR effectively suppresses vibrations even in fire-prone areas. Fire protection and sustainable construction has become increasingly important in the Indian market. This is especially true for many rail vehicle manufacturers who need to meet international top industry standards. The Austrian vibration protection experts from Getzner Werkstoffe developed the high-tech material Sylomer FR to meet the increasing demand of construction and industrial markets.
Sylomer FR is a new, high-tech vibration-isolating material that provides effective protection against vibrations even in fire-prone areas due to its fire-retardant properties. The innovative material protects people, buildings and vehicles effectively from both vibrations and fire. “The development of this range of fire-retardant materials for various application areas is a response to market requirementsâ€, states Sanjay Risbood, CEO of Getzner India Pvt. Ltd.
India: strong demand
Issues relating to fire protection and sustainable construction are becoming increasingly important for adoption of vibration-isolation solutions. “Fire-retardant materials are now in demand, as requirements in India and all over the world with regard to fire protection are becoming more stringentâ€, explains Mr. Risbood. The expert sees especially big demand in the area of rail vehicle manufacturing. “Many international companies manufacture rail vehicles in India. All of them need to meet top standards regarding fire safety and quality. There is definitely big potential and growing demand in the market.†Getzner has made a name of itself by equipping trains with vibration-suppressing floating floors around the globe. Mr. Risbood says “all the in-house developed Getzner products are being successfully used in the rail vehicle manufacturing for more than 20 years, due to their exceptional vibration mitigation abilities. Our international team of experts has extensive experience in developing vibration isolation solutions for all the leading rail vehicles manufacturers around the world.â€
Vibration and fire protection in one material
According to Getzner, the demand for vibration-isolating solutions is increasing all the time – not only in specialist fields such as shipbuilding or railway vehicle manufacturing, but also in construction and railway projects. As a result of the current trend towards greater urbanisation, more and more buildings are being erected on ground that is susceptible to vibration. Sources of vibration and noise are usually nearby railway lines, roads or adjacent industrial complexes. “Due to its durable nature, the introduction of Sylomer FR makes it possible to combine effective and reliable vibration protection with sustainable fire protectionâ€, emphasises Mr. Risbood.
Compliance with international fire protection standards
Sylomer FR is used as elastic elements for isolation of wall and flooring in the construction application, interiors of buses or cars, shipbuilding, floors of railway carriages, cable cars, lifts and for machine bearings in areas subject to strict fire protection requirements. The material performs excellently in a fire and meets a number of international fire protection standards. Sylomer FR material already complies with new fire protection standard EN45545-2 being adopted in the rail vehicle building industry. No halogenated fire protection agents or toxic substances are used when manufacturing Sylomer FR. An international network of sales partners guarantees global availability.
Fact box:
Advantages of Sylomer FR as a material
- High degree of vibration insulation in fire-prone areas
- Proven fire-retardant effect
- Various application areas
- Easy handling and processing
- Tested creep behaviour
- Excellent elastic recovery
- Ideal for composite materials
- Fire and personal protection
- Compliance with international fire protection standards
- Produced without any halogenated fire protection agents
- Natural frequencies as low as 7 Hz possible
- Worldwide availability
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Caption: Sylomer FR combines reliable vibration protection with long-lasting fire protection.
Image source: Getzner Werkstoffe, may be published free of charge
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Caption: Fire retardant Sylomer FR for rolling stock floating floors: Getzner sees strong demand from rail vehicle manufacturers in India.
Image source: Getzner Werkstoffe, may be published free of charge
Getzner – “engineering a quiet future”
Founded in 1969 as a subsidiary of Getzner, Mutter & Cie, Getzner Werkstoffe is one of the leading specialists in vibration protection. Solutions from Getzner are used in the rail, construction and industry sectors to reduce vibrations and noise, improve the service life of bedded components and minimise the need for maintenance and repairs on tracks, vehicles, structures and machines. The elastic bearings are based on the materials Sylomer® and Sylodyn®, both of which are developed and manufactured in Buers, Austria.
Alongside its locations in Buers and in Germany, Getzner also has sites in China, France, India, Japan, Jordan and the USA. Its tightly-knit distribution network in Europe is complemented by its distribution partners in the USA, South America and the Far East. The company’s partners in a total of 35 countries around the world distribute Getzner products to every location. By reducing noise and vibrations, Getzner is making a valuable contribution towards enhancing the quality of people’s living and working conditions.
Data and facts – Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH
Founded: 1969 (as a subsidiary of Getzner, Mutter & Cie)
Chief Executive Officer: Jürgen Rainalter
Employees: 220 in Buers, 100 abroad
2014 turnover: 70.3 million euros
Business areas: Rail, Construction, Industry
2014 output: 7,367 metric tons of technical PU materials
2014 recycling: 17 metric tons of residual PU materials
Headquarters: Buers (AT)
Locations: Amman (JO), Berlin (DE), Charlotte (US), Kunshan (CN),
Lyon (FR), Munich (DE), Beijing (CN), Pune (IN), Tokyo (JP)
Ratio of exports: 86 percent
Getzner India:
In 2009, Getzner started its 100% subsidiary in India to provide prompt marketing and technical services for the customers in India. The contact details of the Indian subsidiary:
Getzner India Pvt ltd.
Amit M Baikerikar
Asst Sales Manager
amit.baikerikar@getzner.com
+91-20-25385195
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