Aug
13
Jeff Tilley asked:
Loss of a critical power source can devastate a key process or industrial asset. Protect that power source from fire with a cost-effective and simple solution.
Fire Foe™ is an automatic and completely self-contained fire suppression cartridge that protects engine compartments of critical power equipment. This snap-in fire extinguishing technology installs in minutes and can feature a pressure switch interface for activation of a required alarm or shut-down sequence. Five sizes of Fire Foe™ tubes are offered. The largest size is pre-engineered for hazards up to 130 cubic feet of volume (5 ft x 5 ft x 6 ft). These fire extinguishing systems are very robust and have been subjected by a major U.S. industrial concern to vibration tests equivalent to 2.5 million road miles. Fire Foe™ passed these tests with ease.
Fire Foe fire suppression cartridges have a good track record within the APU industry, having been fitted to hundreds of APU’s manufactured for the long-haul trucking industry.
Fire Foe™ uses a patented technology and specially formulated heat-intelligent nylon tubes. Because each unit has all-in-one technology there is no need for any external sensor system or power supply making Fire Foe™ the most cost effective automatic fire extinguishing system available on the market. The narrow tube profile and snap-on simplicity saves time and money when fitting or retro-fitting fire protection systems, minimizing down-time on plant and machinery.
Tubes are normally pressurized to 100psi at room temperature. Below 175°F (80°C) the Fire Foe™ tube remains robust and stable. The rugged construction ensures tubes are damage resistant. When a fire builds the heat in the affected space above 175°F (80°C) it triggers the heat-intelligent nylon tube which begins its activation countdown. The rising temperature of the fire softens the tube while increasing the internal pressure of Envirogel to the point at which the tube ruptures along a pre-designated strip, releasing the agent that floods the space. As soon as the Envirogel SB is released it reverts from gel to gas which instantly interrupts the combustion process, absorbing heat and chemically extinguishing the fire. The non-toxic and non-corrosive powder element travels with the gas, coating combustible material to prevent re-ignition and absorbing the dangerous Hydrogen Fluoride,( that is a normally an unavoidable by-product of HFC fire extinguishants), to levels that US Environmental Protection Agency have deemed safe for use in occupied spaces.
A 220° version of Fire Foe is available as of February 1, 2009.
Fire Foe™ reacts to all fires, slow burning over time as well as flash fires. At 316°F (150°C) tubes will instantly discharge. The specially milled release strip provides a controlled and directional release to ensure maximum operational effectiveness. Tubes are 1.5″ (3.8cm) in diameter and are available in various lengths from 8″ – 32″ (20.3 cm – 81.3 cm) sized according to the volume of the protected space.
Fire Foe™ tubes are easy and quick to install using the supplied instructions, brackets and hardware. Compact and self contained they provide ideal protection for virtually any enclosed space up to 130 cu feet (3.7 m³) that has an inherent risk of Type B&C fires. (Fire Foe™ can extinguish Type A surface fires).
Tubes are vibration and corrosion resistant, and are unaffected by low temperatures and will not activate before the pre-determined temperature has been reached (500 successful and sequential individual activation tests were initiated to secure UL approval).
Fire Foe™ is suitable for temporary or permanent installations. Where installation requires automatic machinery shut down and/or remotely sited discharge indictor, Fire Foe™ is available with an integral pressure switch for wiring to ancillary systems or connected to an optional LED indicator. Fire Foe™ tubes are fitted with integral pressure gauges for easy monitoring. Maintenance consists of a simple visual gauge check at room temperature and check-weighing at regular intervals.
Fire Foe™ units are guaranteed for 5 years
• Self contained, compact, all-in-one heat-intelligent tube
• Self activated by temperature
• Snap-on simplicity
• No mechanical, electrical, battery systems required
• Rugged construction and maintenance free
A brochure or price quotation is available upon request.
Visit www.quick-fire.com for more information.
(850) 508-9465
Loss of a critical power source can devastate a key process or industrial asset. Protect that power source from fire with a cost-effective and simple solution.
Fire Foe™ is an automatic and completely self-contained fire suppression cartridge that protects engine compartments of critical power equipment. This snap-in fire extinguishing technology installs in minutes and can feature a pressure switch interface for activation of a required alarm or shut-down sequence. Five sizes of Fire Foe™ tubes are offered. The largest size is pre-engineered for hazards up to 130 cubic feet of volume (5 ft x 5 ft x 6 ft). These fire extinguishing systems are very robust and have been subjected by a major U.S. industrial concern to vibration tests equivalent to 2.5 million road miles. Fire Foe™ passed these tests with ease.
Fire Foe fire suppression cartridges have a good track record within the APU industry, having been fitted to hundreds of APU’s manufactured for the long-haul trucking industry.
Fire Foe™ uses a patented technology and specially formulated heat-intelligent nylon tubes. Because each unit has all-in-one technology there is no need for any external sensor system or power supply making Fire Foe™ the most cost effective automatic fire extinguishing system available on the market. The narrow tube profile and snap-on simplicity saves time and money when fitting or retro-fitting fire protection systems, minimizing down-time on plant and machinery.
Tubes are normally pressurized to 100psi at room temperature. Below 175°F (80°C) the Fire Foe™ tube remains robust and stable. The rugged construction ensures tubes are damage resistant. When a fire builds the heat in the affected space above 175°F (80°C) it triggers the heat-intelligent nylon tube which begins its activation countdown. The rising temperature of the fire softens the tube while increasing the internal pressure of Envirogel to the point at which the tube ruptures along a pre-designated strip, releasing the agent that floods the space. As soon as the Envirogel SB is released it reverts from gel to gas which instantly interrupts the combustion process, absorbing heat and chemically extinguishing the fire. The non-toxic and non-corrosive powder element travels with the gas, coating combustible material to prevent re-ignition and absorbing the dangerous Hydrogen Fluoride,( that is a normally an unavoidable by-product of HFC fire extinguishants), to levels that US Environmental Protection Agency have deemed safe for use in occupied spaces.
A 220° version of Fire Foe is available as of February 1, 2009.
Fire Foe™ reacts to all fires, slow burning over time as well as flash fires. At 316°F (150°C) tubes will instantly discharge. The specially milled release strip provides a controlled and directional release to ensure maximum operational effectiveness. Tubes are 1.5″ (3.8cm) in diameter and are available in various lengths from 8″ – 32″ (20.3 cm – 81.3 cm) sized according to the volume of the protected space.
Fire Foe™ tubes are easy and quick to install using the supplied instructions, brackets and hardware. Compact and self contained they provide ideal protection for virtually any enclosed space up to 130 cu feet (3.7 m³) that has an inherent risk of Type B&C fires. (Fire Foe™ can extinguish Type A surface fires).
Tubes are vibration and corrosion resistant, and are unaffected by low temperatures and will not activate before the pre-determined temperature has been reached (500 successful and sequential individual activation tests were initiated to secure UL approval).
Fire Foe™ is suitable for temporary or permanent installations. Where installation requires automatic machinery shut down and/or remotely sited discharge indictor, Fire Foe™ is available with an integral pressure switch for wiring to ancillary systems or connected to an optional LED indicator. Fire Foe™ tubes are fitted with integral pressure gauges for easy monitoring. Maintenance consists of a simple visual gauge check at room temperature and check-weighing at regular intervals.
Fire Foe™ units are guaranteed for 5 years
• Self contained, compact, all-in-one heat-intelligent tube
• Self activated by temperature
• Snap-on simplicity
• No mechanical, electrical, battery systems required
• Rugged construction and maintenance free
A brochure or price quotation is available upon request.
Visit www.quick-fire.com for more information.
(850) 508-9465
