SAFETY
expandable, addressable and fully
programmable for mega-class mobile
equipment, including electric shovels, haul
trucks, draglines and other specialty equipment.
“Together with fast detecting Quad IR Optical
Sensors, which provie unmatched ability to
differentiate between open flames and
hydrocarbon signaures, CHECKFIRE AXP
provides pinpoint suppression to knock down
flames at the source. Multiple protection zones
are controlled by a single, operator friendly
control module.”
Other products featured at MINExpo included
the ANSUL CHECKFIRE 210 Detection and
Actuation System, designed to provide
detection, alarm and fire suppression system
actuation for mobile applications like hydraulic
excavators, haul trucks, wheeled loaders,
dozers and graders. One of the top features of
the CHECKFIRE 210 system is its flexibility in
the protection of various hazard areas. With
colour-coded, plug-and-play connectors, the
system is equipped with two independent
detection circuits configurable for multiple
options, including single-zone detection, twozone detection, cross-zoned detection,
discharge pressure feedback monitoring, or
alarm only.
When utilised in a stand-alone system, the
ANSUL LVS Liquid Agent Fire Suppression
System protects off-road equipment, including
above-ground and sub-surface mining
equipment (haul trucks, wheeled loaders,
dozers,LHDs, shuttle cars, etc). The system
features LVS agent, a wet chemical agent that is
a unique blend of organic and inorganic salts
and coupled with surface-active ingredients.
This blend provides a strong measure of freeze
protection along with the foaming properties
associated with conventional Class B liquid
agents.
The combined performance of the ANSUL A101/Twin-Agent Fire Suppression System
“provides superior protection in applications
where superheated equipment works around
the clock, often in rugged, hazardous
ANSUL CHECKFIRE AXP provides pinpoint
suppression to knock down flames at the source.
Multiple protection zones are controlled by a
single, operator friendly control module
environments. The FM-approved twin-agent
combination is designed to protect large, nonroad construction and mining equipment as
well as speciality vehicles. The LVS liquid agent
in the system cools surrounding areas and
flows readily into spaces where flammable
liquids may settle, providing both fire
suppression and superior cooling of
superheated surfaces while blanketing the fuel
and cutting of oxygen to prevent reflash.” The
A-101 dry chemical agent knocks down flames,
designed to flood entire spaces with agent or
aim nozzles to protect specific high-hazard
areas. Both systems are designed to discharge
simultaneously when actuated manually or
automatically with the option of extending the
dry chemical discharge.
ANSUL RED LINE cartridge-operated hand
portable and wheeled fire extinguishers “are the
premium firefighting units chosen by safety
directors worldwide in high fire-risk situations,
such as mining, chemical, petro-chemical, oil
and gas, aviation and power generation.
Cartridge-operated means increased reliability,
on-the-spot recharge, ease of service and
superior firefighting performance.”
As a reliable and field-proven solution, ANSUL
INERGEN Systems help safeguard lives and
property in mining, says the company. “Upon
discharge, INERGEN clean agent floods the
room and remains suspended, suppressing fire
quickly and effectively. The state-of-the-art
detection and control system combines
exclusive AUTOPULSE microprocessor control
panels with highly sensitive smoke, heat and
flame detectors as well as specialised agent
distribution components. INERGEN is a clean,
non-conductive and natural fire suppressant
that helps reduce damage to valuable assets
and sensitive equipment. The clean agent is also
non-toxic and doesn’t produce corrosive
decomposition products, making it safe for
people.”
ANSUL SAPPHIRE Systems are custom
engineered to quickly suppress fires without
causing harm to equipment, people or the
environment. The SAPPHIRE System is a cleanagent system, utilising 3M™ Novec™ 1230 fire
protection fluid. The fluid is a clear, colourless
and low odour clean agent that instantly
vaporises upon discharge, absorbing heat and
providing total flooding of protected spaces. The
system is especially suited for occupied spaces
(in accordance with NFPA 2001), areas in which
an electronically non-conductive medium is
required (where electronic systems cannot be
shut down in an emergency), and when cleanup
of other agents poses a problem.
The ANSUL FM-200 Clean Agent Fire
Suppression System uses the FM-200 (HFC-
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Introducing the ANSUL CHECKFIRE AXP and Quad IR Optical Sensors.
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OCTOBER 2016 | International Mining