BWF Tec GmbH & Co. KG
About us
BWF Protec – Technical Needle for Innovative Solutions
BWF Protec develops and produces high-quality technical needle felts, endless belts, round needled rollers, and customised nonwoven parts. With more than 130 years of experience, we combine tradition and innovation to provide solutions that meet the highest industrial standards.
Our products stand out through their resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, abrasion, and cuts, ensuring durability in demanding applications. Whether for fire, heat or work protection, transportation systems, insulation, or cleaning, and many more – our wide range of fibre qualities and production techniques allows us to offer unmatched flexibility.
Since our foundation in 1892, we have continuously expanded our expertise and product portfolio. Today, our high-tech nonwovens are indispensable in technical industrial uses and play a critical role in fire protection and personal safety equipment. By working closely with our customers worldwide, we deliver tailor-made solutions and build long-term partnerships based on trust.
For the railway industry, our BWF FireGuard® and Fireblocker product lines provide state-of-the-art fire protection for seats and interior components, ensuring compliance with EN 45545-2 and enhancing passenger safety.
Address
Theodor-Wilhelm-Schmid-Str. 1
95028 Hof-Gattendorf
Germany
E-mail: info@bwf-protec.de
Phone: +49 9281 7391700
Internet: www.bwf-protec.com
Contact person:
Dylan Surinach
Sales Manager
E-mail: dylan.surinach@bwf-envirotec.es
Phone: +34 934 602-440
Products & Services
Innovative fire protection solutions for railway interiors
For the railway sector, our BWF Fireblocker product line provides outstanding fire protection in seating and interior components. Positioned between upholstery and outer fabric, Fireblockers are engineered to comply with EN 45545‑2 requirements. They ensure:
effective flame retardancy and self-extinguishing behavior
non-melting and non-dripping performance under fire exposure
minimal smoke and toxic gas emission
high LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) values
Combined Value
Together, BWF FireGuard® and Fireblocker solutions create an integrated fire safety system tailored for modern railway interiors. They help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements while supporting sustainable, long-lasting passenger comfort and safety.ng-lasting passenger comfort and safety.
BWF FireGuard®
Application: High-performance fire barrier for railway seating and interior components.
Material Properties: Specially engineered technical needle felt with exceptional flame resistance.
Key Features:
Complies with EN 45545-2 for rail vehicle fire safety
High LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) values
Self-extinguishing, non-melting, non-dripping
Very low smoke density and toxicity emissions
Benefits: Ensures reliable fire protection in passenger transport, improves safety without compromising comfort, and integrates seamlessly into seat construction.
BWF Fireblocker SFO and more
Application: Fire-blocking layers between upholstery foam and outer fabric in railway and transport seating.
Material Variants:
Fireblocker SFO: Made from oxidised PAN fibres, providing excellent heat stability and resistance to ignition.
Fireblocker ARA: Based on aramid fibres, offering robust flame retardancy and long-term durability.
Key Features:
Meets EN 45545-2 safety requirements
High resistance to ignition and flame spread
Low smoke and toxic gas emissions
Mechanical strength and flexibility for processing
Benefits: Protects passengers and infrastructure, enhances seat safety standards, and reduces maintenance and replacement costs.
