Fire blanket is woven from specially treated materials such as fiberglass and used as a piece of fire-fighting equipment. It works by following the principle of putting out the fire by isolating the oxygen supply to the flame, so basically they are suitable for smothering small fires.
You can place the fire blanket over the fire and contain it completely or wrap over your body to prevent and suppress flames. Fire blankets can help minimize injuries and buy some time before being rescued. Compared to other fire safety devices, fire blankets are cost-effective, easy to operate and store without training.
Different kinds of fire blankets:
Type1: Fiberglass fire blankets
Fiberglass fire blankets are so popular that everybody will regard it as the priority when making the selection. Its main material is specially treated fiberglass, as the high quality fibers are not only easy to fold, but also resistant to high temperatures(500℃/932℉). Usually it’s small and lightweight and preferred by home and office in order to prevent against unexpected small fire incidents.
- Convenient
- Affordable
- Easy to use
- Applicable to most people
Type2: Silicone fire blankets
Silicone fire blankets differ from fiberglass fire blankets by adding a silicone coating to its fiberglass surface. The silicone coating effectively eliminates the itchy problems of fiberglass fabric and makes it soft and skin-friendly. And also the fiberglass residue will not fall down, because all the blanket was sealed. The silicone itself has good heat resistant, which will help the blanket when extinguishing fire. Therefore, it is suitable for extinguishing incipient fires in your home or public places.
- Soft and skin-friendly
- High temperature resistant
- Good heat insulation
Type3: High silica fire blankets
High silica fire blanket is made of 96% silicon dioxide (SiO2) fiber, which has excellent thermal stability. It can endure higher temperature up to 2700℉(1500℃), therefore, you had better choose it for the facility that is prone to fire.
- Thermalstability
- Good fire-fighting effect
Type4: Ceramic fiber fire blankets
Ceramic fiber fire blanket is made of alumino-silicate fiber. Due to its material, it is best to wear gloves when using. Compared with the fiberglass fire blanket, ceramic fiber fire blanket insulation effect and flexibility is excellent, not easy to damage, commonly used in a variety of industrial sites such as non-ferrous metal smelter.
- Flexibility
- Good insulation effect
Conclusion:
Through the introduction of this article, you will be able to have a basic understanding of the fire blanket as a daily fire-fighting equipment and how to use the fire blanket correctly. Compared with other fire extinguishing equipment, fire blanket is easier to operate, the price is more affordable, the product utilization rate is high, suitable for a wide range of people. This short introduction to fire blankets with different materials will help you to find the right fire blankets for your intentions.
Steps to deploy fire blankets:
Step1: Place the fire blanket in a visible and accessible place for quick finding.
Step2: Take out of the fire blanket quickly, hold the two black straps and lay out the fire blanket when a fire happens.
Step3: Place the fire blanket in front of you as a shield to isolate the flames and escape from this emergency or cover the flames outward with a fire blanket from the side close to your body and cut off the power supply at the same time.
Step4: Cover the flames with the fire blanket until they are extinguished, and check if the fire blanket is damaged.
Operation tips:
Tip1: Please make sure that the fire blanket you purchased complies with the safety standards of your nation or region.
Tip2: Be familiar with the placement and operation methods of fire blankets, and conduct safety rehearsals in advance.
Tip3: Most fire blankets are only qualified to extinguish small flames, such as initial fires. If the fire is too severe, please contact the fire departments first.
Tip4: When using a fire blanket to put out the fire, please remain calm and avoid any personal injury. Besides, you should stand against the wind so that the blanket can cover the fire source completely. Please wait patiently until the fire cools down. Do not raise the fire blanket in a hurry during the whole process to prevent the flame from reigniting and causing injury.
Tip5: Fire blankets should be checked for damage timely after use. It requires regular inspection, repair and replacement.
