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Why Mining Equipment Fires Cost More Than Repairs 

The repair bill is only one part of the cost of a mining equipment fire. A single incident can put an operator at risk, interrupt production, pull maintenance crews away from planned work, and affect nearby equipment. In an article for North American Mining, AFEX’s Ben Strader explains why mines need to consider the full […]
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Why Fire Risk on Heavy Equipment is Different from Facility Fire Risk  

A fire protection plan built around a fixed facility does not always translate to a haul truck, loader, drill, or other mobile machine. Heavy equipment carries fuel, hydraulic fluid, electrical components, and hot surfaces through changing work areas. Dust, debris, vibration, weather, and long operating hours add to the challenge.  In an article for Canadian […]
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AFEX Fire Suppression Systems Leaders to Speak at Argentina Shale Production 2026 

Raleigh, NC, USA, September 1, 2026 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, will participate in Argentina Shale Production 2026, September 23–24, 2026, at the Hotel Emperador Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two members of the AFEX leadership team will take the stage to discuss fire […]
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AFEX Expands Compact Series with FM Approved 3-Gallon Liquid Agent Fire Suppression System 

Raleigh, NC, USA, August 4, 2026 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, has expanded its Compact Series with the introduction of a new 3-gallon liquid agent fire suppression system. The system is FM approved to FM 5970 for Heavy-Duty Mobile Equipment, reinforcing AFEX’s commitment to third-party […]
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AFEX Compact Fire Suppression System Achieves FM 5970 HDME Certification for 1.5-Gallon Configuration 

Raleigh, NC, USA, June 30, 2026 – AFEX 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’s commitment to safety, performance, and third-party validation.
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AFEX Launches Next-Generation Compact Panel for Fire Suppression Systems on Heavy Equipment 

Raleigh, NC, USA, May 20, 2026 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, today announced the release of its next-generation Compact Panel. The redesigned monitor panel introduces integrated on-panel press-to-discharge actuation for immediate system discharge, expanded power flexibility, and simplified installation – delivering a reliable, […]
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AFEX Fire Suppression Systems to Exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026

Raleigh, NC, USA, December 2, 2025 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, is proud to announce its participation at Mining Indaba 2026, taking place February 3-6, 2026, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa. Attendees are invited to visit […]
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