Fire safety is a fundamental requirement in the rail and mass transit industry. Materials used within rolling stock must deliver reliable mechanical performance whilst also meeting strict fire protection standards designed to safeguard passengers, crew and infrastructure. One of the most important of these standards is EN45545. Understanding how this standard works, and how different […]
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PREMSIL is pleased to announce that we have successfully passed our ISO 9001:2015 audit, confirming our continued certification for the manufacture and supply of silicone sponge materials and sealing solutions. ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognised quality management standard that ensures businesses operate with consistent, controlled, and continuously improving processes. Maintaining this certification demonstrates PREMSIL’s […]
O-ring performance over time is driven primarily by material behaviour. In many applications, seal failure occurs due to compression set, thermal ageing, or environmental exposure rather than incorrect groove design. Silicone sponge O-rings are widely specified where low sealing force, temperature stability, and long-term resilience are required. They are particularly effective in applications involving lightweight […]

