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Fire Suppression Systems for Off-Road Machinery

Off-road machinery operates in challenging environments, often under extreme conditions. Whether in agriculture, recycling, earthmoving, construction, mining, or port operations, the risk of fire is significant. Fire suppression systems are critical for protecting valuable equipment, ensuring operator safety, and minimizing operational downtime. Protega Solutions specializes in advanced automatic fire suppression systems designed to meet the rigorous demands of these industries, providing peace of mind and reliable fire protection.

Systems for Different Sectors

Agricultural

In the agricultural sector, equipment such as tractors, combines, balers, and harvesters are exposed to flammable materials and dust, increasing the risk of fire. Protega Solutions offers robust fire suppression systems that protect key components like the engine compartment, electrical systems, and fuel tanks, ensuring the safety and longevity of your agricultural machinery.

Recycling and Material Handling

Recycling and material handling equipment, including shredders, screening machinery, material handlers, and conveyor systems, are often at high risk of fire due to the presence of combustible materials. Our fire suppression systems are designed to detect and extinguish fires quickly, preventing damage and ensuring continuous operation in high-risk environments.

Earthmoving and Construction

Construction and earthmoving equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and wheelloaders operate under tough conditions, often involving flammable fluids and materials. Protega Solutions provides fire suppression systems that offer reliable protection, reducing the risk of fire-related damage and downtime on construction sites.

Mining

Mining equipment, including drills, loaders, and transport vehicles, faces extreme fire hazards due to the presence of flammable gases and materials. Our fire suppression systems are engineered to handle these risks, providing robust fire protection that enhances the safety and efficiency of mining operations.

Port Equipment

Port equipment such as cranes, forklifts, reach stackers, empty handlers, straddle carriers and container handlers operate in demanding environments with a high fire risk. Protega Solutions' fire suppression systems ensure the safety of this critical infrastructure, minimizing the risk of fire-related incidents and maintaining smooth port operations.

Benefits of Our Solutions

Enhanced Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Minimized Downtime

Cost Efficiency

Reliability

How Our Fire Suppression Systems Work

The Protega automatic R107 fire suppression system is designed to detect and extinguish fires quickly and efficiently, minimizing damage and ensuring safety. There are two types of systems:

Direct system

The direct fire suppression system de­tects a fire using the detection tube sys­tem. This heat-sensitive polymer tube is continuously pressurized with nitrogen and reacts to heat in conjunction with the radiant heat emitted by fire. Any fla­me that comes into contact with the de­tection tube will cause it to burst. This loss of pressure triggers the release of the extinguishing agent through the cre­ated opening.

Indirect system

The indirect system uses the detection tube to detect a fire. When the detecti­on tube bursts due to radiant heat and pressure, it triggers the valve at the top of the suppression cylinder to open. This causes the extinguishing agent to be discharged through strategically placed nozzles into the protected environment. 

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Selection of Extinguishing Agents

Why We Use Specific Extinguishing Agents

Protega Solutions ensures that our fire suppression systems are suitable for the most common extinguishing agents such as water, powder, foam, water mist, and clean agents (extinguishing gases). Selecting the right extinguishing agent for the right application is crucial for effective fire suppression.

Tailoring the Extinguishing Agent to the Application

We choose the appropriate extinguishing agent based on the specific needs of each application. Factors such as the type of vehicle, the nature of the cargo, and the potential fire risks are considered to ensure optimal protection.

Proven Effectiveness of ABC Dry Chemical

As demonstrated by Rise in the SPCR tests (SPCR183, SPCR199, P-mark), ABC dry chemical is the only extinguishing agent that has been proven effective against all common (tested) fires in engine compartments of buses and other heavy equipment. This makes it a reliable choice for comprehensive fire protection in these high-risk environments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Why are fire suppression systems important for off-road machinery?
A1: Off-road machinery operates in high-risk environments with significant fire hazards. Fire suppression systems protect valuable equipment, ensure operator safety, and minimize downtime.

Q2: How do Protega Solutions’ fire suppression systems work?
A2: Our systems utilize advanced fire detection tubing. Upon detecting a fire, the system automatically releases a suppression agent (dry chemical, clean agent, or foam) to extinguish the fire quickly and efficiently.

Q3: What are the benefits of using Protega Solutions’ fire suppression systems?
A3: Our systems enhance safety, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce potential damage and downtime, and provide reliable performance under extreme conditions.

Q4: Are Protega Solutions’ fire suppression systems customizable?
A4: Yes, we offer endless customization options, including in-cabin monitoring, manual activation, engine shutdown, and beacon with siren capabilities to suit your specific needs.

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