MOBILE PLANT FIRE SUPPRESSION

 We recently installed a mobile plant fire suppression system to this Doppstadt AK 565 mobile shredder, ensuring reliable fire protection for critical machinery operating within the waste & recycling industry.

Mobile shredders operate in extremely demanding environments where combustible waste materials, heat and continuous operation create a significant fire risk. 

Additional Safety Features

Battery Isolator – Automatically disconnects electrical power during a fire event, helping reduce the risk of electrical ignition sources and preventing further damage to the machine.

How Dual Agent Fire Suppression Works

The dual agent automatic fire suppression system combines two suppression methods to provide fast and effective protection:

Dry Powder rapidly suppresses flames across the machine, helping contain fire immediately.

Wet Chemical is discharged shortly after, cooling hot surfaces and reducing the risk of reignition.

Why Does Mobile Plant Need Fire Suppression? 

Mobile shredders and other mobile plant machinery operate in high fire-risk environments. Here are the most common causes of ignition:

• Overheating engine components (DPF, turbo, exhaust manifolds)

• Hydraulic fluid or fuel leaks

• Dust and combustible debris accumulation

• Electrical faults and damaged wiring 

• Friction, sparking and heat generated during shredding operations

Dual Agent Fire Suppression Installation on a Doppstadt AK 565

This Doppstadt AK 565 uses dual agent as the suppression method. Dry powder provides rapid flame knockdown across high-risk areas, while the delayed release of wet chemical cools hot surfaces and helps prevent reignition. The images below show how mobile plant fire suppression equipment is installed and positioned on a mobile shredder to protect critical fire-risk zones including the engine compartment and hydraulic areas.

Fire Risk in Waste & Recycling Environments

Waste & recycling sites create some of the harshest operating conditions for mobile plant machinery. Mobile shredders regularly process combustible waste streams including wood, plastics, general waste and bulky materials, all of which increase the likelihood of ignition. Continuous operation generates high temperatures, while dust and debris build-up around engines and hydraulic systems can accelerate fire spread. In environments like this, effective mobile plant fire suppression is essential for maintaining safe and uninterrupted operations.

Automatic Fire Protection for Mobile Plant

Installing dedicated fire suppression equipment on machinery such as this Doppstadt AK 565 provides immediate fire protection where risk is highest. Automatic detection and rapid suppression help reduce the risk of severe machine damage, costly downtime and danger to operators. For businesses operating heavy-duty mobile shredders daily, working with experienced fire suppression system suppliers helps ensure machinery remains protected, compliant and operational.

Protect your equipment with Fireward’s automatic fire suppression systems.

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To find out more about Fireward’s Automatic Fire Suppression systems, get in touch by calling 0800 151 0249 or email at: sales@fireward.co.uk