Issue 78 – June 2019

Has the industry done enough?

With industry commentators expecting new legislation to implement the outcomes of The Hackitt review of…

Recent fire in Bangladesh reminds us: Put safety first

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) was saddened to learn of the recent tragic fire…

Three ways to improve safety of lives at sea

The fire industry must work to improve safety at sea as well as  on land…

Qualification courses can be booked directly on the FIA website, www.fia.uk.com, for a range of locations and dates across the UK.
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) – Providing expertise, research and training for fire-industry professionals

The Fire Industry Association (FIA) is Europe’s largest trade association for the fire-protection sector, with…

The 1951 New York City civil defense test showcased the firefighting and fire protection capabilities of Victaulic products, helping Victaulic enter the market in 1952.
Victaulic – Celebrating 100 years of customer – focused patented innovation

Milestones Include One Billion Solution Installations Worldwide, Contributions to the Eiffel Tower, Hoover Dam and…

FireFive – The perfect protection against polymeric materials fires

FireFive® is an additive that mixed with water in very low percentages, increases the extinguishing…

Fig. 3 – Flame detector being tested with test lamp.
How to achieve a high-performing optical flame detection system

Optical flame detectors sense radiant energy from an open flame by employing infrared, visible, and/or…

Figure 1: A wheel loader in a challenging environment equipped with Dafo’s system.
Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection AB

Dafo has been in business for over 100 years and has always been in the…

Reliable PrePak Preaction System, internal view.
Reliable Model DDX – PrePak, DryPak and DelPak – factory assembled Preaction, Dry Pipe & Deluge Systems

The Reliable range of pre-packaged fire protection control valves are engineered to combine high levels…

Ultra Fog Nozzle with Glass Bulb. When the nozzle is affected by the heat of the fire, the glass bulb will burst releasing the piston.
The rise of water mist fire suppression systems

Water mist fire protection systems share many similarities with sprinkler systems. Both systems use water…

Web trusses are commonly used to increase wind resistance. Web trusses, ladders and other accessories are commonly hot dipped galvanized.
Are pre-configured bolted storage tanks a good fit for my application?

With over 350,000 field proven storage tank installations in more than 125 countries and a…

Oil and gas production.
The new generation of flame detectors

Industries continuously strive to improve safety by reducing the number of personnel who are exposed…

ZARGES K470 battery safe with fire-retardant cushions.
Lithium-ion batteries: explosive industry potential, handle with care

Lithium-ion batteries have been long hailed as the next big breakthrough, destined to change many…

Image 1: Protective char forms as phenolic insulation is exposed to fire from blow torch.
A clear difference

The terms “combustible”, “non-combustible” and “limited-combustibility” are frequently referenced as part of the debate surrounding…

Device-integrated fire protection with automatic miniature fire extinguishers “AMFE” help mitigating inherent fire risks of electric devices and installations.
Innovative device-integrated protection helps minimizing business interruptions

Most fires start small. Many fires often remain undetected for a significant time. Fires that…

Figure 1: Visual Flame Detector.
Flame detection performance – effective viewing distance?

This article builds on our understanding of flame detectors developed in issue 761 of this…

Live comparative fire test rig at Wrexham Mineral Cables Laboratory.
The Hackitt Report – Wrexham Mineral Cables asks are we doing enough?

Established over 30 years ago Wrexham Mineral Cables manufacture fire proof cables from their purpose-built…

Pyroplex 60-minute glazing system with integral fins and aperture liner.
Fire door glazing – how to embrace the challenge

Glass is an increasingly popular construction material. It maximises the use of natural light and…

A firefighter walks away from the aftermath of a residential blaze.
Constructing an argument for change

Glyn Coates, Zeroignition, looks at traditional methods of construction in the light of Grenfell, where…

Penetration seal after exposure to flames.
Intumescent polyurethanes in fire protection

Polyurethanes (PU) are plastics that are usually manufactured on the basis of petroleum, which means…