EN 45545-2 Fire Testing Lab Setup

EN 45545-2 Fire Testing Lab Setup & Equipment Solutions – KDM Global

KDM Global is a leading provider of EN 45545-2 fire testing lab setup and equipment solutions in India, offering complete turnkey services to meet the critical fire safety requirements of the railway sector. Our solutions are engineered to comply with the European railway fire safety standard EN 45545-2, covering material testing for coaches, wagons, metros, and rolling stock components.

We deliver customized lab setups that include layout planning, BIS and EN standard guidance, equipment manufacturing, installation, calibration, and post-installation support. Whether you are an OEM, R&D lab, coach manufacturer, or third-party certification body, KDM Global provides fully integrated fire testing infrastructure built for accuracy, reliability, and compliance.

Our comprehensive fire lab setup includes:

• Detailed lab layout based on EN 45545 material classification

• Civil and electrical readiness support

• Design, manufacture, and supply of EN 45545-compliant test equipment

• On-site installation, system calibration, and test method validation

• Operator training and technical documentation

• Post-installation AMC and remote diagnostics support

1. Cone Calorimeter (ISO 5660)
   Measures heat release rate, ignition time, mass loss, and smoke production to evaluate fire performance of materials.

2. Smoke Density Chamber (ISO 5659-2)
   Evaluates smoke development under radiant heat exposure (25 and 50 kW/m²) as required in EN 45545-2 R1, R2, R22, R23, and other material categories.

3. FTIR Toxic Gas Analyzer
   Detects and quantifies gases such as CO, CO₂, HCl, HCN, NOx, and SO₂ in accordance with EN 45545-2 Annex C, ASTM E662, and NF X70-100 for toxicity index calculation.

4. Oxygen Index Apparatus (ISO 4589-2)
   Assesses the minimum oxygen concentration required to sustain combustion of polymeric materials.

5. UL 94 Flammability Tester
   Evaluates vertical and horizontal flame spread of plastic and foam materials used in railway interiors.

6. Glow Wire and Needle Flame Testers (IEC 60695 series)
   Used for component-level testing to evaluate flammability and ignition potential under thermal stress.

• Fire testing of railway vehicle interiors: seats, walls, flooring, cables, insulation, coatings

• Evaluation of materials under EN 45545-2 for HL1, HL2, and HL3 classifications

• In-house testing and certification support for OEMs and component suppliers

• Research and development laboratories focused on fire-retardant material innovation

• Metro and coach manufacturing facilities requiring European market access

• Specialized in railway fire testing equipment manufacturing and lab setup

• 100 percent Made in India solutions with export-ready certification and documentation

• Expert team with knowledge of EN 45545, ISO, ASTM, BIS, and UL standards

• Long-term support with calibration, spare parts, and annual maintenance contracts

• Successful lab installations across India for government, private, and institutional clients