What are intumescent polymers? An intumescent is a substance that swells when exposed to heat, resulting in an increase in volume and a decrease in density. Intumescents are typically used to provide passive fire protection. An intumescent polymer refers to a polymer that, when subjected to heat or fire, undergoes a chemical transformation that causes […]
Acculon Energy is pleased to announce its partnership with Pyrophobic Systems! Acculon Energy, an innovative provider of design, prototyping, certification, and manufacturing services for industrial and off-road lithium battery solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Pyrophobic Systems, a leader in fire resistant thermoplastic resins and components for the battery and construction […]
General Motors recognized collaborators Molded Precision Components (MPC) and Pyrophobic Systems Ltd. as Overdrive Award winners as part of GM’s 31st annual Supplier of the Year awards. The MPC/Pyrophobic collaboration was one of 16 companies to earn an Overdrive Award for 2022. The company celebrated honorees at an event in San Antonio, Texas in late March. First presented in 2012, […]
Background Pyrophobic Systems was founded over 25 years ago and specializes in fire safety materials for commercial construction applications and Li-ion battery systems. With the growing market for electric vehicles (EVs) and the increased focus on fire safety, Pyrophobic’s materials are well positioned as an alternative to traditional plastics. IDTechEx spoke to Pyrophobic about its […]