THE ABC ’ s OF FIRE
FIGHTING FLAMES WITH ANAF
Fire safety in garages is paramount . VITAL NEWS learns about fire extinguishers from ANAF FIRE PROTECTION and why quality is important in fire control .
Garages are often home to expensive , heavy-duty equipment . That is why , it is in the best interest of these businesses to invest in quality when it comes to health and safety equipment . With more than 30 years of technical design experience in portable fire safety , Anaf Fire Protection is one of Europe ’ s leading companies in the innovation and distribution of portable fire extinguishers for automotive and marine markets .
Anaf products are certified by competent national organisations , to ensure compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive ( PED ) 97 / 23 / EC , the Marine Equipment Directive ( MED ) 96 / 98 / EC , and BS EN 3 standard for portable fire extinguishers .
THE ABC ’ s OF FIRE
According to BS EN 3 , fire types are grouped into five different classes :
A – flammable or combustible materials ( i . e . paper , wood , cardboard and most plastics )
B – flammable or combustible liquids
( i . e . petrol , kerosene , paraffin , grease and oil ) C – flammable gases ( i . e . propane , butane and methane ) D – combustible metals ( i . e . magnesium , titanium , potassium and sodium ) F – combustible cooking media ( i . e . cooking oil , fats and grease )
The key ingredient of these extinguishers is the multi-purpose dry powder ( extinguishing agent ) that is propelled out of the body by a compressed , non-flammable gas ( typically a mix of nitrogen and helium ). When released from the canister , the powder forms a ‘ blanket ’ over the fire to smother it and prevent re-kindling .
UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY
Anaf takes utmost care in every step of their production process in order to maintain the quality of their products . With a fully-automated factory production line , every component that goes into Anaf fire extinguishers is produced in-house . From the cylinder , paint , valve production and assembly to the composition of the extinguishing agent , filling process and packaging , Anaf ’ s approach to vertical integration allows them to be fully accountable for every detail of quality .
Anaf invests heavily into research and development as well as stringent quality control with full CAD / CAM design and tooling .
NOTE : Electrical fires are sometimes referred to as Class-E fires . However , this category does not exist according to the BS EN 3 rating system because electrical equipment is often the CAUSE of the fire , not the actual TYPE of fire .
COVERING THE CLASSES
Different classes of fire call for different solutions to put them out . Anaf ’ s growing range of ABC dry powder extinguishers is capable of dousing fires that are classed A , B and C . This makes powder extinguishers a popular choice for garages and marine settings as it is safe to use around electrical equipment .
RANGE OVERVIEW
The range of Anaf ABC Powder extinguishers is available from FPS on next-day delivery . With various sizes and gauge options , it is easy to find one to suit the needs of the user :
• 1151A – 1kg ABC Powder Extinguisher without Gauge
• 1144A – 1kg ABC Powder Extinguisher with Gauge
• 1142C – 2kg ABC Powder Extinguisher with Gauge
• PS4-HJ – 4kg ABC Powder Extinguisher with Gauge
• PS6-HJ – 6kg ABC Powder Extinguisher with Gauge
• PS9-HJ – 9kg ABC Powder Extinguisher with Gauge
Search for the products within the Maintenance & Accessories section of the F : Drive or speak to your local FPS representative for more information .
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