Applications such as mine protected vehicles where the entire body is armored with no ventilation there is a great amount of solar and engine heat ingress into the vehicle cabin.
Problem Statement: In some instances the only way to reduce the heat signature of the vehicle is to switch off the engine. With the A/C off the troops sitting in the vehicle are in unbearable conditions. With effective insulation on the firewall, exhaust manifold, roof, side panels & dog house the vehicle interior temperature was viable for the occupants.
Component shielded: : Firewall, exhaust pipe and dog house
Test Conditions: Test track, highway & desert areas
Pre Q-Shield™ Temp on Exhaust system: 600°C (1112°F)
Post Q-Shield™ Temp on Exhaust System: 110°C (230°F)
- No. of layers of heat shield: 4
- Thickness: 16mm (0.63 inch)
Pre Q-Shield™ Temp on Firewall interior side: 150°C (302°F)
Post Q-Shield™ Temp on Firewall interior side: 45°C (113°F)
- No. of layers of heat shield: 3
- Thickness: 16mm (0.63 inch)
Pre Q-Shield™ Temp on Dog house: 150°C (302°F)
Post Q-Shield™ Temp on Dog house: 45°C (113°F)
- No. of layers of heat shield: 3
- Thickness: 16mm (0.63 inch)