May 18, 2016 – Addison, Texas – Baker Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in North Texas, and Master Distributor for the HOT-STOP® ’L’ Fire Containment Kits, in affiliation with Industrial Energy Products (IEP), the manufacturer of the HOT-STOP® ‘L’ product line, have designated GlobalParts.aero as the first domestic stocking dealer.
“The GlobalParts team shares our passion for aviation safety, and their dedication to serving their customers is a testament to their rapid growth that parallels the Baker Aviation business philosophy,” stated Ray Goyco, Jr., President and Chief Operating Officer at Baker Aviation Maintenance. “We pioneered the lithium-ion battery runaway solution in 2010 with HOT-STOP ‘L’, and we have continued to be the leader with our lightweight, burn certified bags that are now offered with advanced zipper technology to eliminate all smoke emissions. We predict the demand for containment of such unexpected eruptions will continue to grow as more and more of these powered devices are being brought on board aircraft today. Our new GlobalParts relationship represents our business synergies and great insight to expeditiously meet the demand for this proven product,” added Goyco.
Malissa Nesmith, Chief Operating Officer at GlobalParts.aero, commented, “We recently added HOT-STOP ‘L’ kits on our company aircraft, so I am confident that we are prepared now if one our smart phones or laptops have a battery malfunction. We are looking forward to working with Baker Aviation to penetrate the market, as a stocking dealer for HOT-STOP ’L’ kits, and we are excited to offer our customers a proven deterrent to this onboard threat while supporting their Safety Management programs.”
The HOT-STOP® 'L' Fire Containment Kit safely contains fires, explosions and smoke emissions from Lithium-Ion powered devices without the aid of a water supply; however, HOT-STOP® products allow for the use of water, for airlines and operators complying with SAFO FAA recommendations. The distinctive HOT-STOP® ‘L’ solution has been successfully demonstrated twice in live fire evaluations at the FAA Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and further independently fire tested by flight departments and airlines.
As the only product line in this market to receive burn certifications, the HOT-STOP® ‘L’ is different from other products. Fast and easy to use, the light-weight HOT-STOP® ’L’ Kits include a pair of 14” fire safety gloves and can be used to store a laptop, tablet, or smart phone when not in use, contain an overheating device, or one that is in full thermal runaway. The bags are made up of multiple durable fabrics with a felt inner core that has a 3200ºF melting point which is sandwiched between two outer layers that have a 2080ºF melting point and are proven to absorb energy and fire while eliminating the escape of smoke, sparks and flames. Multiple sizes are available to fit various devices up to the large 25” x 25” bag designed to contain defibrillators and all-in-one computers. Optional accessories are also available, including a carry/stowage sling and an exterior carry bag with zipper.
The new EVOLUTION series of HOT-STOP® ‘L” was recently introduced to target airlines that are looking for containment solutions that will minimize the risk of unknown devices being brought on board, including portable charger/battery packs as well as internal equipment, such as defibrillators, and electronic flight bags carried inside the cockpit. The new zipper technology offers an addition layer of security with its zero tolerance, airtight closure to the bag that is designed to contain a device in full thermal runaway until it has burned out. It can be deployed in less than five easy steps. New EVOLUTION orders come with an exterior carry bag or sling.
