{"id":4750,"date":"2026-06-30T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/?p=4750"},"modified":"2026-07-24T17:37:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:37:01","slug":"afex-compact-fire-suppression-system-achieves-fm-5970-hdme-certification-for-1-5-gallon-configuration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/afex-compact-fire-suppression-system-achieves-fm-5970-hdme-certification-for-1-5-gallon-configuration\/","title":{"rendered":"AFEX Compact Fire Suppression System Achieves FM 5970 HDME Certification for 1.5-Gallon Configuration\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW91635700 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91635700 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Raleigh, NC<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91635700 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">, USA<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91635700 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91635700 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">June 30<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91635700 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">, 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91635700 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">6<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">manufacturing <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW215086583 BCX2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW215086583 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">fire protection systems<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> for heavy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">-duty mobile<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> equipment,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">announces <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">that its 1.5-gallon Compact Liquid Agent Fire Suppression System is now approved to the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW215086583 BCX2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.approvalguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW215086583 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">FM Approvals<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215086583 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> FM 5970 HDME standard, further reinforcing AFEX\u2019s commitment to safety, performance, and third-party validation.<\/span><\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This certification applies to both traditional and in-line system configurations, providing equipment owners and OEMs with greater flexibility when integrating fire protection into space-constrained machines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Market Demand to Certified Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mailchimp-Newsletter-Images.png\" alt=\"Installation of a compact system in an airport deicer.\" class=\"wp-image-4752 lazyload\" style=\"width:441px;height:auto\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mailchimp-Newsletter-Images.png\" alt=\"Installation of a compact system in an airport deicer.\" class=\"wp-image-4752\" style=\"width:441px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mailchimp-Newsletter-Images.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mailchimp-Newsletter-Images-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mailchimp-Newsletter-Images-1024x576.png 1024w, 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noopener\">silvicultura<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/industrias-atendidas\/manejo-de-residuos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waste<\/a> and recycling, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/industrias-atendidas\/mineria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">miner\u00eda<\/a>, y <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/industrias-atendidas\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transporte<\/a>, these machines perform critical tasks where fire risk is present regardless of size \u2013 from skid steers and compact loaders to utility vehicles, buses, and support machines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smaller machines are not lower risk \u2013 they often operate under the same demanding conditions as larger equipment. With high operating temperatures, pressurized hydraulic fluids, electrical components, and confined engine compartments, fires can ignite and escalate quickly. Yet many of these machines have historically gone unprotected due to space constraints, leaving operators, equipment, and productivity exposed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, with FM 5970 certification for the 1.5-gallon configuration, that same purpose-built solution is now backed by one of the industry\u2019s most rigorous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/third-party-approvals-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aprobaciones de terceros<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raising the Standard with Third-Party Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FM 5970 is the globally recognized benchmark for fire suppression systems designed for heavy-duty mobile equipment (HDME). To achieve FM Approval, systems must pass extensive testing that simulates real-world conditions, including vibration, temperature extremes, and fire suppression effectiveness.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-Press-Release-Headers-Distributor-newsletter-1200-\u00d7-800-px1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4753 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992860651486386;width:434px;height:auto\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-Press-Release-Headers-Distributor-newsletter-1200-\u00d7-800-px1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4753\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992860651486386;width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-Press-Release-Headers-Distributor-newsletter-1200-\u00d7-800-px1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-Press-Release-Headers-Distributor-newsletter-1200-\u00d7-800-px1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-Press-Release-Headers-Distributor-newsletter-1200-\u00d7-800-px1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-Press-Release-Headers-Distributor-newsletter-1200-\u00d7-800-px1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-Press-Release-Headers-Distributor-newsletter-1200-\u00d7-800-px1-790x527.png 790w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-Press-Release-Headers-Distributor-newsletter-1200-\u00d7-800-px1-350x234.png 350w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-Press-Release-Headers-Distributor-newsletter-1200-\u00d7-800-px1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt AFEX, we don\u2019t design systems to meet the minimum standard \u2013 we design them to perform in the real world,\u201d said Kevin Kroll, President of Operations at AFEX. \u201cThird-party testing like FM 5970 validates that our systems will operate under the same harsh conditions our customers face every day. It\u2019s about ensuring that when a fire occurs, the system responds exactly as expected \u2013 protecting the operator and helping ensure operations can continue safely.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This milestone builds on AFEX\u2019s broader commitment to certified performance across its product portfolio, underscoring a long-standing investment in rigorous testing, third-party validation, and continuous product improvement.&nbsp;longevity, and operational uptime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compact System: Engineered for Performance in Tight Spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AFEX Compact System was designed to deliver reliable fire protection without compromising on performance \u2013 providing a purpose-built solution for equipment where space is limited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las caracter\u00edsticas principales incluyen:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flexible installation<\/strong> with tanks mountable in any orientation \u2013 vertical, horizontal, or angled&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compact, lightweight design<\/strong> for space-constrained equipment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-pressurized system<\/strong> design that minimizes the risk of leaks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nitrogen cartridge activation<\/strong>, rapidly deploying agent when a fire is detected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/afex-liquid-agent-fire-suppression-system-becomes-first-to-achieve-as-50622022-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Agente l\u00edquido SAFE-X libre de fl\u00faor<\/strong><\/a>, engineered to cool surfaces quickly and help prevent re-ignition&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/products\/deteccion-monitoreo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Compact monitor panel<\/strong><\/a>, designed for small cabs to clearly alert the operator of a fire condition, enabling faster awareness and response&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u_uCDm8LeOo?feature=oembed\" title=\"This Is How AFEX Took the World&amp;apos;s Best Fire Suppression and Made it Smaller\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these features enable fire protection to be seamlessly integrated into machines that have traditionally lacked space for suppression systems \u2013 helping OEMs and equipment owners enhance safety without compromising design or performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For More Information:<\/strong><br>Amy Coulter<br>Marketing Manager<br>AFEX Fire Suppression Systems<br><a href=\"mailto:marketing@afexsystems.com\">marketing@afexsystems.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raleigh, NC, USA, June 30, 2026\u00a0\u2013\u00a0AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, announces that its 1.5-gallon Compact Liquid Agent Fire Suppression System is now approved to the FM Approvals FM 5970 HDME standard, further reinforcing AFEX\u2019s commitment to safety, performance, and third-party validation.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4751,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[44,45,46,47,53,121,48,49,51],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-4750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-release","tag-compact-system","tag-fire-protection","tag-fire-protection-system","tag-fire-suppression","tag-fm-5970","tag-fm-hdme","tag-heavy-equipment","tag-heavy-equipment-fires","tag-mining"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4750","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4750"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4750\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5388,"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4750\/revisions\/5388"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4750"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=4750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}