The Assembly and Protection Solutions Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced the launch of CoolTherm SF-1000 Silicone Foam, a new liquid-dispensed thermal barrier designed to enhance battery pack safety in cylindrical cell applications. The silicone foam is formulated to function as a fire blanket within the pack, helping manufacturers address thermal runaway propagation while improving manufacturability and design flexibility.