Our partnership with SAERTEX provides complete systems that meet EN45545-2 HL3 and NFPA130 FST standards for Rail applications.

The materials of the Crestafire LEO system are perfectly matched. But its not just the FST systems, you also benefit from both company’s technical support, global supply and support services in engineering and manufacturing rail parts according to your specific requirements.

Crestafire LEO systems from Scott Bader and SAERTEX

Scott Bader SAERTEX LEO System HL2 R17

Optimised solution for infusion of structural composites with FST properties

Scott Bader SAERTEX LEO System HL2 R1, R7, R17

Designed for EN45545-2 HL2 interior, exterior rail parts and front ends

New Scott Bader SAERTEX LEO System HL3 R1, R7, R17

Designed for EN45545-2 HL3 interior, exterior rail parts and front ends

The benefits

Fire protection that meet EN45545-2 HL3

Crestafire LEO meets international fire protection standards, is IMO FTP and EN 45545-2 tested and conforms to DIN SPEC 91326. The composite system provides reproducible fire retardancy that is uniform across the entire component thanks to a low-viscosity, unfilled matrix, an intumescent protection layer and fire-retardant multiaxial non-crimp fabrics. This provides a uniform degree of fire protection across the entire surface of the component – for reproducible results. Crestafire LEO is suitable for both monolithic and sandwich structures.

Lightweight with excellent mechanical properties

Crestafire LEO is a lightweight material with excellent mechanical properties. Compared to conventionally produced components, Crestafire LEO’s rigidity, tensile strength and bending characteristics are far higher – despite its low weight and reduced thickness. Cost-effectiveness is also a key benefit of Crestafire LEO.

Weather resistance

Crestafire LEO offers outstanding weather resistance and meets the Cataplasm test according to NF EN 13523-27. The special composition minimises the effects of the weather on the paint surface. Even with a thin paint layer, the surfaces remain flawless over long periods of time, thus reducing maintenance and repair costs.

High efficiency

Crestafire LEO offers high efficiency thanks to the lowest possible material input, a labour-cost-efficient manufacturing process (standard infusion technology) and the production of components without time-consuming intermediate curing of individual layers. Crestafire LEO is suitable for modern infusion technologies such as vacuum infusion, and can also be processed at normal room temperature.

Halogen free

Crestafire LEO is free of halogens and toxicologically safe. No special protective clothing is required for processing. In the event of a fire, no toxic substances are released and smoke generation is minimal (57 x less smoke generation than with PES GFRP).

Global availability

Our partnership with SAERTEX provides combined performance for applications with the highest fire protection requirements. The materials of the Crestafire LEO system are perfectly matched to one another. You benefit from high-quality consulting and fast availability. Both companies are active worldwide.