NHRA® RACING FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS

TPR2 has engineered a specialty product line geared towards Professional Motorsports. Designed exclusively for extreme motorsports our proprietary system provides 4 key benefits:

  • Insulates driver from extenuating heat generated in vehicle
  • Provides fire barrier protection to keep flammable substrates from igniting
  • Improves fire safety by extinguishing liquid fires attacking vehicles and equipment
  • Minimizes toxic smoke generation and increases visibility in the event of car flare-up.

UPDATE Jan 2010: NHRA defines..

January 14, 2010 from Sarah Allen, Technical Services Representative, National Hot Rod Association on recertifing Temprotex SFI 54.1 coatings:

"We feel that the Tech inspectors can look at the undercoating for proper coating and if we feel they(teams) need to add additional coating, that we will refer the racer/crew to contact your company. We also considered that the product may not need to be recertified, just checked for proper coating, and if it is not meeting your requirements we can refer them to contact TPR2."

Thus,teams should carry extra product with them in case tech inspector issues arise. Per NHRA requirements, there should be ~.020" of coating on all composites to insure proper fire extinguishing as well as fire barrier performance. Remember, if the carbon fiber of fiberglass weave can be seen, there is not enough coating.
See the Tech inspectors sheet here.

TPR2 now has quart containers available as well as the standard 2 gallon tub.
2010 SFI 54.1 test report - approval

TEMPROTEX®
NHRA intumescing fire protective coating

Part Number: AFES - F1ER

Properties: Heat insulative, Fire Barrier, Fire Extinguishing, Non Flammable zero VOC coating

Description: A high performance water based, fast drying, team sprayable coating for use on Car bodies, plastic/composite panels and flexible lines and hoses. Heat insulating, Vibration resistant, ductile, waterproof, nonflammable coating. Extends fire retardancy of thermosets and other flammable, ductile items as well as reducing core temperatures.

Also effective fire/smoke protection on roll cage foam, padding, blankets, hoses, grommets and poly or silicone based flammable components.

  • Color: black
  • Applied Weight: < .2 lb/ft2 depending on substrate surface finish.
  • Application Rate:
    NITRO - Approximately 2 gal minimum per car (including composite boxes and accessories).. Should be .020" DFT (by applying 2 coats) to meet SFI
    ALCOHOL - Approximately 1.5-1.6 gal per car ... Should be .020" DFT (by applying 2 coats) to meet SFI

  • Price: See Below for special pricing program

"A" PILLAR PRICING NOW AVAILABLE!

$160*/gal if you sport the Temprotex® logo on the A pillars of your car. Call 203-756-TPR2 for details and special stickers. Ask for the A pillar pricing program to participate.

*Send photo of stickered car for rebate. Rebate is paid 30 days after photo is received.

TEMPROTEX® NHRA fireproof saturant

Part Number: AFES - F1ES

Description: TPR2 introduces TEMPROTEX® fireproof saturant for foams and fabrics at Englishtown NJ with Kurt Elliott of Pedregon Racing. The products can be used to signtificantly improve fire resistance of fabrics, foams, chute cords, straps, and othe flexible anporous substrates...simply amazing

Tool to measure adequate coating on your car body

The PosiTector® 200 Series non-destructively measures a wide variety of applications using proven ultrasound technology. Measures coating thickness on your car body. Advanced models measure up to 3 individual layer thicknesses in a multi-layer system and features a graphic readout for detailed analysis of the coating system. Proven non-destructive ultrasonic technique conforms to ASTM D6132 and ISO 2808 and SSPC PA9 . PosiTector® 200 Series

 PosiTector® 200 Series
PosiTector® 200 Series
Temprotex is now used on all funnycars

Temprotex™ Coatings
and Understanding Thermal Situations

TPR2, in conjunction with Professional racing, has identified and defined possible thermal conditions seen within race vehicles during normal and extenuating circumstances. We have created a terminology list to help teams understand, identify and thus be able to address possible problem areas when they arise. This document attempts to explain how TPR2 coating will react, what the visible signs of those reactions, and what level of protection is occurring at the specific normal and extenuating circumstances. This information relates only to TPR2 proprietary coatings and is NOT applicable to other FR nor insulating coatings which, in some cases, could actually promote fire.

KEY PERFORMANCE TERMINOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTIONS:

What it means to be (terms used for TPR2 Temprotex™ race coatings)

Heat Insulating
A) At Continuous Performance Temperatures (metal up to 250f ongoing): TPR2 Coating will keep IMPAXX™ foam below 200f and keep MFT™ and thermosets from reaching softening temps. Coating will maintain its adhesion, water resistance and fire extinguishing characteristics.

B) At 'Runaway' Heat Conditions (250f-400f): TPR2 Coating will insulate substrate during spikes of heat over 250f. The coating will sacrificially insulate but will blister with continuous runaway temperatures. With sustained runaway temperatures, the MFT™ will eventually delaminate upon itself. Blistered coating is a sign that temperatures are consistently above NASCAR expectations and should be addressed. Thermoset plastics (CF,Fiberglass), could darken and deform possibly.

C) At Catastrophic Heat Events (400+f): TPR2 Coating will support short heat bursts into the catastrophic range when applied to IMPAXX™, MFT™ and Thermoset plastics. Any catastrophic heat seen for more than 5-10 minutes will melt the IMPAXX™ or MFT™. 800+f temps could generate enough calories of heat to combust under the coating. Temprotex™ coating helps extinguish combusting molten plastic, foam and thermosets, and significantly reduce smoke generation.

Fire barrier
A) At Continuous Performance Temperatures (metal to 250f ongoing), at 'Runaway' Heat Conditions (250f-400f), or at Catastrophic Heat Events (400+f): Coating will keep a flame from both MFT™ ,thermosets and IMPAXX™ to standards set forth in UL 94. The coating's protective performance has passed UL 94's highest flame retardant rating(V0) over MFT™ and IMPAXX™ in test recreations. Any fire exposure would be classified as catastrophic and all components should be replaced.

Non Flammable
A) At Continuous Performance Temperatures (metal to 250f ongoing), at 'Runaway' Heat Conditions (250f-400f), or at Catastrophic Heat Events (400+f): - Coatings will not combust nor support combustion.

Fire extinguishing
A) At Continuous Performance Temperatures (metal to 250f ongoing), at 'Runaway' HeatConditions (250f-400f), or at Catastrophic Heat Events (400+f):
- When splashed with flaming liquids, even at elevated temperatures, the coating will consume copious amounts of heat energy. It will bring and maintain fuel source below flash point and delay the heat from wicking to the substrate.

Zero VOC:
- The coating contains No Volatile Organic Compounds that could adversely affect the environment.

Warranty

TPR2 - NHRA FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS