Fire Suppression Systems

Fire protection for heavy-duty mobile equipment in forestry, mining, power and paper.

Heavy off-road equipment assets, such as hydraulic shovels, wheel loaders and haul trucks, perform essential duties in a variety of industries, including forestry, mining, power plants and paper mills. These vehicles are often operational for long hours in some of the harshest conditions, therefore organizations must be vigilant when it comes to protecting these assets from hazards.

One major risk to an operation is fire. The smallest onboard fire, if gone unnoticed, can rapidly transform into a large blaze capable of consuming an entire piece of equipment, putting operators in danger and costing an organization time, resources and money.

Three components for effective fire mitigation

Detection. Heat detection devices are installed in and around fire hazard areas, capable of discovering the smallest fire. Upon detection, a signal is sent to a control panel in the vehicle's cab, alerting the operator to evacuate and discharging the suppression system.
Actuation. The onboard dry and/or liquid chemical agent tanks are activated, releasing the agent into the protected areas of the machine.
Distribution. The agent flows through tubing and/or hoses, dispensing out of spray nozzles onto the fire.

Agents and benefits

Suppression systems are available in three configurations: dry chemical agent, liquid-only agent, and dual agent (dry and liquid). Each type of agent attacks a vehicle fire differently.

An MFP representative can assist with performing a Fire Risk Assessment to identify the unique fire hazards of your vehicles and suggest the best agent for your needs.