Kimpur Introduces Turkey's First HR Foam System for Train Seats

Kimpur has expanded its product portfolio for the rail systems sector with the KIMflex® HR Foam System developed for train seats. The system, which stands out with its fire safety, low emissions and long-lasting performance characteristics, carries the distinction of being the first HR foam system developed in Turkey for train seat applications.

Operating in the field of polyurethane systems, Kimpur continues to expand its range of solutions for the transport sector, which requires high safety and performance standards, with the KIMflex® HR Foam System developed for rail system applications. The new system combines passenger comfort with long service life and fire safety criteria, meeting the technical requirements of the railway sector.

Compliance with EN 45545-2 Standard
Fire safety, low smoke generation and low toxic gas emissions are of critical importance for materials used in rail systems. The KIMflex® HR Foam System developed by Kimpur successfully completed tests carried out under the European standard EN 45545-2, which evaluates the fire response performance of materials used in railway vehicles.

The system meets fire safety criteria sought in rail system applications by passing heat release rate and toxic gas density tests, while standing out with its low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions, low smoke generation and low toxic gas emissions characteristics.

The KIMflex® HR Foam System, which has high resilience properties, provides long-term comfort and performance with its durable structure suitable for intensive passenger use.

Karaca: "An Important Indicator of Our R&D Competence"
Kimpur Chief Executive Officer Cavidan Karaca stated that the developed system demonstrates the company's R&D capabilities, saying:

"Rail systems are a field with extremely high safety and performance requirements in terms of material technologies. Products used in these applications must not only provide comfort and durability; they must also fully comply with international standards. The result we achieved with the KIMflex® HR Foam System is an important indicator of Kimpur's strong R&D infrastructure and its competence in developing solutions tailored to different sectors."

Karaca noted that the work in question is an important part of the company's high-value product development strategy, stating that they will continue to develop innovative polyurethane technologies for applications requiring advanced engineering.

Domestic Solution Tailored for Rail Systems
With over 40 years of polyurethane experience, Kimpur has once again demonstrated its capacity to develop solutions for sectors with high technical requirements such as rail systems through the KIMflex® HR Foam System developed for train seats. The company will continue to invest in sustainability, safety and high-performance-focused polyurethane technologies in the coming period.