What are Fire Suppression Systems and how do they work?
Following years of development and testing, Fireward supplies and installs automatic fire suppression systems across the UK for a wide range of industries. Our fire suppression systems UK clients benefit from two proven detection options: pneumatic detection and electronic linear detection. Both systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of machinery and equipment.
Detection
Pneumatic fire suppression system
Our ultra-fast detection system consists of a nitrogen-filled tube which balances the stored pressure in the cylinder via our patented valve. Once the tube bursts, the valve allows the agent to discharge either via the detection tube or a predefined discharge network.
Electronic linear fire suppression system
As an alternative to pneumatic detection, we also supply Electronic Linear Detection as part of our fire suppression systems range. In the event of a fire, this cable will signal the control box to activate the system.
Watch our Dual Agent System in action
Our Fire Suppression Systems
Dual Agent
Dual Agent systems are an outstanding fire suppression method due to the combined benefits of dry powder and wet chemical in one solution. Using both wet and dry agents reduces the chances of the fire reigniting after discharge.
Not only does the system provide rapid fire knockdown and excellent coverage through dry powder, but with the cooling properties of wet chemicals, this dual agent system is both economical and efficient. Designed for demanding applications such as vehicle fire suppression systems, our solution forms part of our accredited automatic fire suppression systems range and is performance and durability certified to RI:SE P-Mark SPCR 199.
Single Agent
Performance testing shows that dry powder is the single most effective agent for rapid fire knockdown. All of our single-agent fire suppression systems for plant, machinery, and vehicles use dry powder. Our Single Agent system is performance and durability accredited to RI:SE P-Mark SPCR 183.
Clean Agent
Our clean agent systems use Reacton™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid and FM-200™.
Reacton™ 1230 is a fluorinated ketone that is stored as a liquid and discharged as a gas. It is electrically non-conductive and leaves no residue after discharge.
FM-200™ sometimes referred to as HFC-227ea is the most tested liquefiable clean agent of all time. It is an electrically non-conductive, odourless, and colourless gas, commonly used in specialist fire suppression systems UK installations.
Fireward is a leading and authorised distributor of Reacton Fire Suppression Ltd. supplying automatic fire suppression systems from their UK based global headquarters. Here the designing, manufacturing, and testing of all Fireward products occur in strict ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities. With all products being recognised by the Made in Britain association, Reacton holds a range of globally recognised approvals. Fireward systems are certified to P-Mark 199, P-Mark 183, UNECE R107 Regulations, AS-5062:2016, ISO 9001:2015 and LPCB LPS 1666.
Additional Safety Features
Direct Release Fire Suppression Systems
With direct release fire suppression systems from Fireward, you can secure your assets and minimise the impact of a fire on your operations. Immediately targeting the source of the fire can help to protect your expensive equipment, preventing further damage.
Our pneumatic direct release clean agent systems are most commonly used to protect electrical cabinets and CNC machines. These clean agent systems work by strategically fitting detection tubing around the asset. In the event of a fire, the heat ruptures the tubing of the pneumatic detection system, causing a drop in pressure in the cylinder. This rapidly releases the clean agent to suppress the fire in 10 seconds or less and targets the fire at the source via the burn hole.
This rapid response helps limit suppressant discharge to the affected area only. Our engineers operate nationwide, installing and providing fire suppression system maintenance across the UK for machines and vehicles.
Indirect Release Systems
The Fireward indirect release fire suppression system uses a strategically placed network of detection tubing and nozzles around high-risk areas to deliver the suppression agents. Our systems often utilise a pneumatic detection system to identify heat and deploy the suppressant through nozzles without requiring any electrical power, making them highly reliable even in harsh environments.
Dry powder is our primary agent, and testing has shown it performs over 40% better than foam-only single-agent systems. For enhanced protection, we also offer indirect dual agent fire suppression systems, combining agents such as powder and wet chemical. This dual agent system provides rapid fire knockdown with the dry powder, followed by the prolonged cooling properties of the wet chemical to prevent re-ignition.
For specific applications, we can integrate clean agent systems, electronic linear fire suppression systems for advanced monitoring. Optional safety extras such as battery isolation, machine or equipment shutdown, manual actuation, and in-cab monitoring panels can be added to further protect critical business assets.
Approvals and Memberships
Why Use a Fireward System?
As the UK’s market leader in fire suppression, we understand the importance of protecting your vehicles and equipment. Our systems are certified to the highest standards, fully automatic and tailored to your needs, to give you complete protection day or night.
Ultra-Fast Detection
At Fireward, we have multiple fire suppression systems designed to tackle fires in a matter of seconds.
24/7 Protection
All our systems are pressurised and require no power to ensure round-the-clock protection.
Approved Systems
We are accredited to the highest standards, giving you peace of mind and making it easy to obtain insurance cover.
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