RELIABLE FIRE PROTECTION FOR RUGGED ENVIRONMENTS
Our heavy duty mobile equipment fire suppression systems are designed to operate under the harshest conditions in a variety of industries. Fire protection looks different depending on the size and purpose of a vehicle, as well as the operating environment. We have decades of experience consulting end users on the right fire suppression system to suit their unique applications. Explore a variety of key industries that have trusted AFEX fire protection systems to protect operators, assets and productivity.
Mining
Deploying some of the largest and most expensive pieces of heavy equipment available, the mining industry requires fire protection that is effective and automatic, while also being low maintenance and easy to service.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Frac pumps, blenders, gensets and other equipment along a hydraulic fracturing spread operate very close to flammable materials. If fire ignites on a single machine, it can spread rapidly, halt operations and cost millions of dollars.
Forestry
Logging equipment is often operated in remote areas. As a result, a small fire can rapidly turn into a much larger fire, resulting in total loss of both capital and production while simultaneously skyrocketing insurance rates.
Steel & Slag
Heavy-duty steel mill and slag-handling machinery operate under extreme heat and severe conditions. Fire suppression systems must extinguish fires instantly, in molten-slag and debris-laden environments, while remaining easy to service and low in downtime.
Waste Handling
Operating amid extreme heat, dust, and flammable debris, landfill machines face serious fire risks. Oil leaks, compacted trash, and dry material can ignite suddenly, spreading flames that endanger operators, halt operations, and destroy costly equipment in minutes.
Coal
Coal handling equipment operates near highly combustible dust and intense heat. Whether pushing coal in a yard or loading conveyors, ignition sources abound. Without reliable fire protection, a small spark can quickly escalate into catastrophic safety and capital losses.
Construction
Construction equipment works long hours in harsh conditions, making it prone to mechanical failure and fire risk. Hydraulic leaks, electrical shorts, and debris buildup can quickly turn into costly fires that halt progress, damage machines, and threaten operator safety.
Agriculture
Agricultural machines operate in dusty fields where straw, chaff, and oil can collect near hot surfaces. A single spark from an exhaust or bearing can ignite debris, spreading fast through equipment and crops. Automatic suppression keeps operators and harvests safe.
Transportation
Public and commercial transport vehicles face heavy use and limited downtime. Heat, vibration, and electrical faults create fire risks in engine compartments. Reliable suppression protects passengers, minimizes service interruptions, and ensures peace of mind.
Wood & Paper Products
Lumber yards, sawmills, and recycling plants operate in environments filled with dust, fibers, and heat. These conditions make fires easy to start and difficult to extinguish. Automatic systems detect and suppress flames before they spread through valuable material.