OverviewFlexible flame-retardant silicone hose for heating and cooling systems (former VENA SIL 240 FR-HL). Constructed with VMQ inner and outer layers and a polyester fabric reinforcement. Specifically designed for railway applications and compliant with EN-45545-2 and UL-94 requirements.
Applications- Water cooling circuits and coolant transfer in rolling stock and rail vehicles.
- Transfer of liquids or air in engine compartments, HVAC or equipment subject to flammability safety regulations.
- Thermal management systems in the railway industry requiring EN-45545-2 compliance.
Construction & propertiesOuter layer — VMQ silicone, smooth, blue
Reinforcement — 4 plies of polyester fabric
Inner layer — VMQ silicone, smooth, blue
Temperature range — -60 °C to +180 °C (-67 °F to +356 °F)
Manufacturing lengths — From 1 to 4 m; can be cut to shorter lengths
Quality & certificationsMeets EN-45545-2 classification (HL2 R23 & HL1 R22).
Meets UL-94 V0 classification.
Material complies with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and subsequent amendments (RoHS2 2011/65/EU and RoHS3 2015/863).
Technical specifications- Model: Vena® Rail Plus (former VENA SIL 240 FR-HL)
- Type: Flame-retardant silicone hose for heating and cooling systems
- Standards: EN-45545-2 (HL2 R23, HL1 R22); UL-94 V0; RoHS compliant
- Outer/inner layer: VMQ silicone, smooth, blue
- Reinforcement: 4 plies polyester fabric
- Temperature range: -60 °C to +180 °C (-67 °F to +356 °F)
- Manufacturing lengths: 1 to 4 m (cut-to-length available)
- Recommended applications: Water cooling systems, liquid/air transfer in vehicles and railway industry