When deciding on the best automatic fire suppression system for your heavy-duty mobile equipment, there are several factors to take into consideration. In addition to a manufacturer’s experience and the knowledge of their distributor network, system quality and reliability hold considerable weight when making a purchase. Sure, you can ask a manufacturer about the dependability of their fire suppression systems; however, third-party testing will give you peace of mind you’re making the safest choice for your organization.
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Ask These 5 Questions When Evaluating A Heavy Equipment Fire Suppression System Provider
You’re convinced of the importance of heavy equipment fire suppression systems for mitigating the risks associated with fires. Your next step is to select a system manufacturer you’d like to work with. With so many choices, how do you ensure you’re choosing the best partner with the most reliable product?
Based on decades of experience interacting with end users, equipment dealers, and distributors, we’ve compiled a list of five questions to ask when evaluating a potential fire suppression system partner.
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The Ins and Outs of Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems
Heavy-duty mobile equipment assets carry out essential duties across a variety of industries. Performing this work is not easy on the equipment. Hydraulic shovels, haul trucks, wheel loaders, and similar off-road equipment execute rigorous tasks under some of the harshest conditions – extremely hot temperatures, moving and pushing combustible debris, engines running constantly without breaks. In such dangerous environments, measures must be taken to protect these machines from risks capable of compromising or completely halting operations.
One significant risk to an operation is fire. What may start as a small fire can quickly grow to overtake an entire mobile equipment asset. To combat this risk, organizations across the globe are implementing vehicle sistemas de supresión de incendios. Let’s explore the ins and outs of these unique systems.
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New AFEX Whitepaper Underscores Importance of Maintenance for Fire Suppression Systems
Raleigh, NC, USA, June 21, 2022 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, has published a new whitepaper for industrial equipment owners and operators entitled, “Ensuring Fire Suppression System Performance Through Routine Maintenance”. The whitepaper stresses the importance of implementing and enforcing a consistent fire suppression system maintenance plan with the goal of ensuring optimum performance. The publication also outlines key maintenance recommendations as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and system manufacturers.
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7 Tangible and Intangible Impacts of a Vehicle Fire
When it comes to a heavy-duty mobile equipment asset catching fire, there are a range of resulting impacts - and all are devastating to an operation. A small fire that goes unnoticed can rapidly engulf an entire machine and lead to a total loss. So, what are some of the tangible and intangible impacts of a vehicle fire?
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AFEX Hosts Largest Annual Distributor Training School to Date
Raleigh, NC, USA, May 10, 2022 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, held its largest training school event in the company’s history on April 26-27, 2022, in Raleigh, NC. This annual, two-day event educated distributors on system components, installation, maintenance, and industry trends, all with the goal of certifying AFEX partners to excel at installing and servicing fire suppression systems for their end user customers.
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4 Fire Suppression System Inspection & Maintenance Recommendations
Fire suppression systems are the first line of defense against heavy-duty mobile equipment fires and the associated risks. And, to ensure these systems work as intended, regular maintenance is a requirement. Failure to properly maintain a fire suppression system can result in excessive wear and tear on components, which can ultimately render a system ineffective. So, what does fire suppression system maintenance involve? Let’s explore four key recommendations. These recommendations come directly from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and system manufacturers.
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Is Fire Suppression System Maintenance Really Important?
The heavy-duty mobile equipment used in a variety of industrial applications, such as minería y de industrias forestal, operate for long hours under harsh conditions. And equipment owners are accustomed to performing routine maintenance to keep their investments working at maximum efficiency. However, when it comes to a tried-and-true safety accessory for heavy equipment, fire suppression systems, maintenance is often overlooked or underestimated.
Is maintenance on fire suppression systems really necessary? What could happen if routine inspections and maintenance are neglected?
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AFEX Publica un Documento Técnico Sobre los Impactos Finales de los Incendios de Equipos Pesados
Raleigh, NC, USA, February 23, 2022 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for mobile heavy equipment, has published a new whitepaper for industrial equipment owners and operators entitled, “What Are Heavy Equipment Fires Costing You?”. The whitepaper reveals eye-opening statistics related to vehicle fires in the USA and Canada, as well as the tangible and intangible impacts of fire on an operation. The publication aims to help professionals understand the severity of heavy equipment fires and reveal some practical measures to mitigate this serious risk.
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Extintores de Incendios: Cartucho Lateral vs. Presión Almacenada
Usted está en el mercado de un extintor de incendios portátil como medio de salida para sus operadores de equipos móviles de servicio pesado. Entonces, ¿cuál es la diferencia entre un extintor de incendios operado por presión almacenada y un cartucho lateral? Este artículo analizará algunas preguntas frecuentes para ayudarlo a tomar la decisión correcta para su aplicación.
¿Cual es la Diferencia?
Los extintores de presión almacenada tienen el gas nitrógeno comprimido que se utiliza como propulsor para el agente químico seco almacenado en el mismo recipiente que el químico seco.
Las unidades operadas con cartucho lateral almacenan el químico seco en un contenedor no presurizado y el gas nitrógeno comprimido en un cartucho separado. Solo en el momento de la actuación el extintor está bajo presión y luego, solo brevemente.
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