Fire Suppression for Heavy Equipment

EVEN A SMALL MACHINE FIRE CAN STOP PRDUCTION

A fire can put an operator at risk, damage a machine your team depends on, and spread to the material it carries or the area around it. The AFEX Compact Liquid Agent System provides fire suppression for equipment with limited installation space. 

  • Help protect operators. 
  • Help limit fire damage, fire spread, and costly downtime. 
  • Get protection matched to your machine and its fire hazards.
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Limited Space. Serious Fire Risk.

A smaller machine can still have fuel, hydraulic fluids, hot surfaces, and debris buildup that create fire hazards. A fire can damage more than the machine itself. It can put the operator, the material or cargo being carried, nearby equipment, and the surrounding environment at risk. Tight engine compartments can also make adding fire protection a challenge.

AFEX helps you determine whether a compact system is appropriate for your equipment, based on its hazards, layout, available space, and operating conditions, including what it carries and what operates around it.

Designed for Tight Installations

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Compact tanks and flexible mounting options help installers work around limited space and machine components.

Automatic Fire Suppression

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Automatic detection can identify a fire and activate suppression without relying solely on someone discovering the fire and responding manually. Manual activation options are also available.

Liquid Agent
Protection

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SAFE-X fluorine-free liquid agent suppresses fire and cools hot surfaces, helping reduce the risk of reignition.

Support Beyond Installation

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Proper installation, inspections, and maintenance help keep your system ready. AFEX’s trained distributor network provides support backed by AFEX technical expertise.

Is a Compact System Right for Your Equipment?

Potential applications include:

  • Skid steers and compact track loaders
  • Mini excavators and small wheel loaders
  • Forklifts
  • Compact forestry equipment
  • Mining and waste-handling support equipment
  • Airport ground support equipment
  • Buses and other transportation equipment

Not sure a compact system is the right fit? AFEX also offers other liquid agent, dry chemical, and dual agent systems for different equipment and protection needs.

Request a quote, and we’ll work with you to assess your machine’s fire risks, including its application, what it carries, and its surroundings. From there, we’ll recommend an appropriate system.

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More Than 50 Years Focused on Heavy Equipment

AFEX works with equipment owners, fleet managers, maintenance teams, dealers, and OEMs to match fire suppression to the machine and its application.

Whether you need protection for one machine or a fleet, we can help you take the next step.

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Questions Before You Get Started?

It is an onboard system designed to discharge a suppression agent into identified fire hazard areas on equipment where installation space is limited. Depending on the configuration, it can include automatic detection, operator alerts, and automatic and manual activation.
The compact tank can be mounted in any orientation, including horizontally, vertically, or even upside down, giving installers flexibility in tight spaces. Suitability still depends on your machine’s layout, fire hazards, and protection needs. Share the make and model so we can help evaluate the application and recommend an appropriate AFEX system.
The choice depends on the hazards and areas that need protection, along with the system’s design requirements. We’ll help determine the appropriate configuration for your machine.
Yes. A fire can spread to carried materials, nearby equipment, buildings, or vegetation. A machine-specific fire risk assessment should consider these exposures when determining protection needs.
Yes. Follow the inspection and maintenance schedule for your specific system, along with applicable requirements. Operators should also complete the recommended pre-shift checks.
Yes. Both the 1.5- and 3-gallon AFEX Compact Liquid Agent Systems are FM Approved to FM 5970 HDME. Third-party approval provides independent verification that the systems meet defined performance requirements for heavy-duty mobile equipment, giving you confidence beyond a manufacturer’s claims.
No. Tell us what equipment you need to protect, what it carries, and where it operates. We’ll help evaluate its fire hazards, operating conditions, and available installation space.
Yes. Include the equipment type, make, model, location, and number of machines, if known. Your representative will confirm any additional information needed to prepare your quote.
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Tell us about your equipment and how it’s used. We’ll help determine the next step.