At this year’s Battery Show in Detroit, Michigan, Asahi Kasei Advance America displayed advanced nonwoven materials designed to meet the demanding requirements of electric vehicles (EVs) and other high-performance battery applications. Chad Provonsha, Director of Sales & Marketing, presented a detailed overview of LASTAN™, our fire-retardant fabric engineered specifically for EV battery safety.
LASTAN™: Meeting and Exceeding Safety Standards
LASTAN™ is a fire-retardant material developed by Asahi Kasei. Made from specialized acrylic fibers, it achieves a Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) of 50 or higher, a benchmark that significantly exceeds the flame resistance norms across the industry. Additionally, LASTAN™ has achieved the highest possible rating of 5VA under UL94 standards. This level of flame retardancy makes LASTAN™ ideal for applications in EV batteries and other critical systems, where ensuring passenger and vehicle safety is paramount.
Latest Innovations in Fire-Retardant Technology
In Detroit, Provonsha also introduced our latest LASTAN™ grade, designed to withstand temperatures up to 1,300°C and capable of resisting impacts from particles sized between 200 and 500 microns. This new grade of LASTAN™ further solidifies Asahi Kasei’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of fire resistance and material durability. As the EV industry continues to evolve, LASTAN™ stands out as a high-performing material that meets the increasing safety requirements of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Looking Ahead
As battery technologies advance, material innovation is essential to meeting new safety and performance benchmarks. Asahi Kasei Advance America is dedicated to driving this progress with solutions like LASTAN™, which prioritize safety without compromising on efficiency or cost-effectiveness.
To learn more about LASTAN™ and if it is suitable for your battery needs, contact us today.
