CheckFire Bridgehill 5m x 5m Extreme Lithium Battery Fire Blanket (FB-EXT-003-BGH)

The Bridgehill 5m x 5m Extreme Blanket (FB-EXT-003-BGH), supplied by CheckFire as part of its LFX lithium-ion battery fire safety range, is a heavy-duty fire blanket for isolating and extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires. It smothers the flames and immediately isolates toxic smoke and gases, reducing smoke damage and the spread of fire. An integrated metal chain adds weight for easier use and tighter sealing at ground level. It suits workshops, battery facilities, recycling sites, commercial and manufacturing premises, aviation and marine settings.

Key features

• Isolates fire in electric vehicles
• Controls vehicle fires within seconds
• Immediate isolation of toxic smoke and gases, protecting people and the environment
• Integrated metal chain for added weight and better ground sealing
• Fast and easy to deploy by two people
• Stored in a bag for easy storage and wall mounting
• Can be deployed with Bridgehill Extendable Poles (sold separately) for a safer working distance

Technical specifications

• Product code: FB-EXT-003-BGH
• Dimensions: 5 m x 5 m
• Weight: 48 kg
• Construction: six-layer solution of two layers of pyroxene fabric and four layers of BridgeTech™ polymer coating (550 gsm silicone per CheckFire)
• Peak temperature: 1600°C; working temperature: 800°C
• Ratings: EN ISO 1182, EN ISO 1716, EN 13501-1 A1, ASTM D257 and NFPA 701-2019
• Lifespan: 10 years (Bridgehill range data sheet)
• Storage bag: IP65-rated airtight bag, EN 60529 compliant