PROTECT THE EQUIPMENT THAT KEEPS CARGO MOVING
Port and terminal operations depend on heavy mobile equipment working safely and reliably, shift after shift. A fire on a reach stacker, container handler, terminal tractor, forklift, or other critical machine can put operators at risk and disrupt the movement of cargo across the facility.
At AFEX, we provide rugged, reliable fire protection purpose-built for heavy-duty mobile equipment. From marine terminals to inland ports and intermodal yards, our systems help protect your people, equipment, and operations when seconds matter.
Fire Protection for Ports, Container Terminals, & Intermodal Operations
Heavy equipment is essential to moving containers and cargo efficiently through ports and logistics facilities. These machines also bring together common fire hazards, including heat, fuel, hydraulic fluids, electrical components, and demanding operating conditions.
An onboard fire suppression system provides an added layer of protection by detecting and suppressing a machine fire at or near its source.
We work with equipment owners and fleet operators to evaluate each application and identify fire suppression solutions based on the machine, operating environment, and specific fire risks involved.
Common machines in the port industry include:
Reach Stackers
Protect critical components on machines responsible for stacking and moving containers throughout the terminal.
Empty Container Handlers
Add onboard fire protection to equipment that operates continuously throughout container storage and staging areas.
Terminal Tractors
Protect compact, high-use equipment moving trailers and containers across busy terminals and logistics yards.
Heavy Forklifts
Help protect operators and high-value forklifts used for container, breakbulk, steel, lumber, and other cargo-handling operations.
Container Handlers & Top Loaders
Address machine fire risks in heavy equipment operating throughout container yards and intermodal facilities.
Mobile Harbor & Material Handling Equipment
AFEX offers scalable fire suppression options for larger mobile machines and specialized cargo-handling applications.
Because every machine is different, fire suppression should be designed around the equipment, the application, and the real hazards present on the machine.
COMPACT FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR SPACE-CONSTRAINED PORT EQUIPMENT
Not every machine has room for a traditional fire suppression system.
The AFEX Compact Liquid Agent System provides right-sized protection for compact, mid-sized, and space-constrained equipment. Using SAFE-X fluorine-free liquid agent, the system is designed to help suppress equipment fires and cool hot surfaces while fitting into applications where installation space is limited.
Compact configurations make AFEX an option for smaller equipment operating throughout ports, terminals, intermodal yards, and logistics facilities.
Fire Suppression Built for Heavy Equipment
AFEX specializes in one thing: fire suppression for heavy-duty mobile equipment.
That focus allows us to design systems around the conditions mobile machinery experiences every day – including vibration, shock, changing temperatures, debris, demanding duty cycles, and challenging installation environments.
- Heavy equipment specialists with more than 50 years of experience.
- Rugged and reliable systems engineered for the demanding conditions equipment encounter in real-world operations.
- Third-party tested and certified for heavy-duty mobile equipment applications.
- Designed around the risks because every machine and operating environment have different fire hazards.
- Global support from a worldwide network of trained distributor partners to support system installation, inspection, maintenance, and service.
PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR EQUIPMENT ON THE MOVE
From transportation and ground support equipment to some of the world’s toughest heavy-duty machines, AFEX systems are designed around the realities of mobile equipment.
