Flame detection plays a critical role in plant safety by providing early detection of fires and potential hazards. This early detection allows for prompt response, helping to prevent accidents, protect personnel and minimize damage to equipment and facilities. Flame detection…

Balancing the health and safety of firefighters with the reliability of critical equipment is a challenging task. The novel Hosemaster™ hose maintenance unit, engineered and manufactured by Finnish Esteri Group, represents a significant advancement in achieving these goals.  The firefighting…

For many years, AVK International has offered a wide range of gate valves covering both VdS and UL/FM approved variants up to DN400. Since 2021, AVK has also offered UL/FM approved resilient seated gate valves in DN450-600. They feature a…

Safety is paramount in our industry, so the need to ensure fire systems are properly maintained is essential. Crucial to this maintenance is the requirement for regular functional testing of detectors. Standards such as BS:5839 and NFPA 72 don’t just…

Though thankfully relatively infrequent, fires in tunnels remain high profile given the potentially catastrophic consequences that can result. A look at just some of the major incidents that have occurred over the last 30 years and the resulting fatalities highlight…

I was recently struck by a video posted on LinkedIn that showed the destruction of what appeared to be a large manufacturing machine and the building in which it was housed in less than 40 seconds.   Many fire-detector manufacturers claim…

Global wireless fire technology pioneer Hyfire has released a comprehensive update to its ground-breaking TauREX software package, with a series of enhancements that will be transformative for anyone installing and maintaining Taurus wireless fire systems. Designed as a single tool…

Linear heat detection has been around for over 80 years but is still relatively unknown to many in the fire protection industry. In this article, we will delve into the construction and operating principles of digital linear heat detection, applications…

Unprotected cavities around fire-door frames and partitions can be easily exploited by fire which can undermine the fire performance of the door if not sealed correctly. The new FAS Fire Door Silicone Sealant from Fire and Acoustic Seals has been…

Smart buildings are on the rise. Modern buildings are becoming increasingly complex and with this, the need for building management systems (BMS) to control the various technologies installed in them will only grow too. Vladimir Zrnic, Sales Manager for Southern…

Ajax Systems announces the new FireProtect 2 line-up and unveils the first release that includes seven models of fire detectors. The re-engineered detectors feature a patented smoke chamber that is dustproof and impenetrable to insects, thermistors that ensure rapid detection…