Kern Hydraulic Power Pack

KERN HYDRAULIC POWER PACK | STATIC PLANT FIRE SUPPRESSION

We recently installed a combination of Single Agent and Clean Agent Automatic Fire Suppression Systems on a Kern Hydraulic Power Pack, delivering complete protection for both the machine and its electric panel.

How Fireward’s Single and Clean Agent Systems Work

This system uses two types of suppression. Dry powder is discharged through an indirect system to protect the machine’s risk areas, activated by a pneumatic detection tube which bursts under heat. The electric panel is protected using a clean agent delivered via a direct release system, where the detection tube bursts and releases the agent through the rupture point inside the panel.

System highlights:

• Dry Powder – Fast flame knockdown for machine fire risks

• Clean Agent – Residue-free suppression for sensitive electrical components

• Pneumatic Detection Network – Tubes burst when exposed to fire, activating the system

• Indirect and Direct Release Systems – Agents delivered via nozzles and through rupture points for precise coverage

Additional Features:

Sounder Beacon – Alerts nearby personnel during activation
Equipment Shutdown – Isolates power and stops operation to prevent escalation
Manual Actuator – Enables manual system activation in emergency scenarios

(WATCH) How does the system work?

Fire Risks in Hydraulic Equipment

The Kern Hydraulic Power Pack is used in high-demand tunnelling environments, where heat, pressure, and hydraulics pose a constant fire threat. Integrating a dual-protection suppression system helps safeguard both operational machinery and its control electronics from serious fire damage.

Reliable Fire Protection for Hydraulic Equipment

Fireward’s automatic fire suppression systems offer tailored protection for complex setups, combining agents and release methods to suit each fire risk area.

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.