STI to Showcase EZ-Path Fire Rated Pathways
EZ-Path fire-rated pathways from SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC. (STI) are the ideal solution in applications where grouped cables traverse fire-rated construction. EZ-Path is a cable management device that integrates a built-in fire-stopping system consisting of a rugged steel shell with self-adjusting foam pads that automatically adjust to cable loads and form a membrane to seal against fire, smoke, and superheated gases. These pads are made from intumescent material that expands when exposed to temperatures in excess of 177°C and seal even the most combustible cable jacket and insulation materials.
EZ-Path devices can be configured to a wide array of different applications through the use of available wall or floor mounting accessories. Many mounting plate kits allow for multiple devices to be ganged together allowing for increased cable capacity. Mounting accessories are designed to maximise the volume of cable while minimising the amount of floor or wall space required. All EZ Path accessories are robust enough to handle the rigorous cable pulling process.
The EZ-Path system is a unique, maintenance-free solution providing 100 percent code compliance 100 percent of the time.
Booth Number: 1846
For further information, go to www.stifirestop.com
Firefly to Launch New Omniguard Flame Detector
FIREFLY will launch its new flame detector model 760 multi-spectrum infrared IR4 at NFPA. This four-channel IR flame detector is, as all other Omniguard models, highly immune to false alarms. It utilises Fire Event Analysis (FEA) discrimination technology and is particularly developed for industries where there is a need for the detection of hydrocarbon fires.
This new four-channel IR flame detector is the first in a series of upcoming new Firefly developments on the flame detection market.
Booth Number: 1435
For further information, go to www.firefly.se
New Deluge Valve from OCV
OCV CONTROL VALVES offers a complete line of high performance listed and approved valves. Its new 74FC deluge control valves are designed specifically to be used in deluge, pre-action, foam-water and other special systems. The 74FC Series is UL Listed for deluge service in globe pattern for sizes 75mm through 250mm. it is a simple on-off valve that utilises an innovative oval design, which maximises both flow capacity and control while minimising head loss.
The innovative oval design also creates stable and accurate control during shut-off and regulation, providing versatile range ability and low flow control. The diaphragm design provides resistance to cavitation and erosion, ensuring smooth flow without turbulence or noise. The one-piece actuation design creates an unobstructed flow passage with minimal maintenance. The valves are supplied with several coating options that provide superior protection against seawater, brackish water and other abrasive fluids.
The 74FC Series has three popular models: the 216FC, 216-3FC and 216-4FC. The 216FC is operated through a pneumatic pilot, the 216-4FC is operated electrically through a solenoid and the 216-3FC has the option to be operated both pneumatically or electrically.
Booth Number: 1554
For further information, go to www.controlvalves.com
Victaulic to Feature Improved Firelock Series
VICTAULIC, a leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining and fire protection systems, will be at NFPA featuring the improved FireLock Series 745 Fire-Pac, which includes innovative new options while maintaining the same small Fire-Pac space requirements. The Victaulic Fire-Pac is a pre-assembled fire protection valve and trim that is pre-wired to a fire alarm control panel or junction box and enclosed inside a metal cabinet. The improvements give customers more options and benefits for installation, maintenance and design.
The new FireLock Fire-Pac design relocates the electrical connection box from on top of the cabinet to a location inside the cabinet, creating a lower profile and allowing the cabinet to fit through standard doorways for ease of delivery and installation.
It can be used in a wider range of operating environments thanks to new insulation and heating components for ambient temperatures as low as –6°C. The FireLock Series 745 is also weatherproofed to an equivalent of NEMA 4 standards to keep out moisture and dirt. The FireLock Series 745 Fire-Pac is FM Approved and cULus Listed. All electrical enclosures and connections are UL Listed, and all materials and wiring conform to NFPA requirements.
Booth Number: 633
For further information, go to www.victaulic.com
Coltraco to Show Permalevel Multiplex System
COLTRACO a UK-based OEM manufacturer of ultrasonic measuring solutions, will be showcasing its Permalevel Multiplex system. The 24/7 data-enabled, data-recordable audit trail capable and remote diagnostic system is the world’s first system capable of monitoring the contents of fixed fire suppression systems containing CO2, FM-200, NAF S 225, NAF S 125 and Novec 1230
The system was developed to help customers in high risk industries, such as oil and gas, data centres and high rise buildings, to better protect their assets. Permalevel Multiplex gives users the ability to monitor up to 700 cylinder points 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Users can be safe in the knowledge that if they do suffer from accidental discharge or seepage then Permalevel Multiplex will pick up on it.
Giving users the ability to check their fixed fire suppression system in real time helps cut maintenance costs and maintenance time scales. It is primarily the high end users who are going to be able to justify the cost of a system such as this. However, if the industry can be better educated to the idea that testing a system once a year is not adequate, then Permalevel Multiplex will be helping to make business run more smoothly and safer.
Booth Number: 2153
For further information, go to www.coltraco.com
BRE Global at NFPA
Independent third-party organisation BRE GLOBAL, based in the UK and with representative offices in China, India and Malaysia, will be showcasing its offering of certification of fire, security and sustainability products and services to an international market. LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) – accepted worldwide – is the certification brand used for fire and security products and services and its listings can be accessed, free of charge, at www.redbooklive.com or via apps from Apple, Google and Windows.
BRE Global carries out training, fire risk assessment, research and fire safety engineering and is also a Notified Body and Notified Test Laboratory for Construction Products Regulation, Pressure Equipment Directive, Marine Equipment Directive and Transport Pressure Equipment Directive.
Booth number: 858
For further information, go to www.bre.co.uk
Pentair to Spotlight End Suction Pumps
PENTAIR offers a full line of UL-Listed, FM-Approved fire pumps including end suction fire pumps. Built to the same quality standards of all Pentair fire pumps and compliant with NFPA standards, the pumps feature robust performance in a smaller, more economic footprint.
Pentair’s end suction fire pumps offer a broad operating range of flows from 190 litres-a-minute to 5,680 litres-a-minute with pressures from 40 psi to 225 psi (2.8 bar to 15.5 bar). The pumps can be driven at 50 Hz or 60 Hz electric motor speeds as well as a range of diesel engine speeds, providing flexibility to address a wide range of fire applications worldwide. Combining the smaller footprint and stainless steel impellers, the end suction fire pumps offer an efficient, cost-effective design solution for small spaces and retrofit installations.
The end suction pump joins Pentair’s full line of UL-listed, FM-Approved fire pumps including Aurora and Fairbanks Nijhuis horizontal and vertical split case, vertical inline, and vertical turbine pumps. Aurora’s Edward Series features rotary gear pumps for foam concentrate and water mist applications. In addition to a full line of listed fire pump packages, Pentair also offers custom and pre-engineered fire pump systems.
Booth Number: 1733
For further information, go to www.pentair.com
Tornatech to Demonstrate Fire Pump Controllers
TORNATECH will be demonstrating its fire pump controllers with ViZiTouch Operator interface. The company specialises in conceiving and manufacturing fire pump controllers in accordance with the NFPA 20 standard, listed with UL and approved by FM. Its products have proven to be reliable property loss equipment in many mechanical rooms worldwide.
The complete line of electric and diesel fire pump controllers feature: the ViZiTouch colour touch screen operator interface with a 107 mm colour display with intuitive graphics, quick and easy commissioning, user friendly operation and maintenance data logging capabilities for approximately the life of the controller. Construction features include compact enclosure design, definite purpose disconnecting means and definite purpose emergency start handle and mechanism.
Regardless of the application, all Tornatech products provide customers with an innovative solution. Tornatech focuses all its efforts on remaining a worldwide reference in fire pump controllers by staying true to its corporate slogan “Listen-Develop-Lead”. In doing so, it commits itself to delivering innovative products offering the best technical solution, superior quality supported by outstanding service.
Booth Number: 539
For further information, go to www.tornatech.com
Halotron’s Clean Agent on Show
HALOTRON’s Halotron I is a proven clean extinguishing agent effective on a wide range of fires. These include Class A (ordinary combustibles, wood, paper, rubber, plastics, cloth), Class B (involving flammable liquids, greases, oils, paints, solvents, alcohols, flammable gases, etc.), and Class C (involving energized electrical equipment).
Since it is a clean agent, it does not leave a residue after application, and therefore minimal or no collateral damage occurs from the agent itself to equipment and other assets in the area where it is employed. This is in contrast to dry chemical agents such as mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP), and potassium bicarbonate that generate volumes of fine particle dust that have to be cleaned up and that can be corrosive. Halotron I has undergone extensive testing and has been employed widely in portable fire extinguishers since 1994. There are now more than 1.4 million Halotron I extinguishers in service. It is discharged at a rapidly evaporating liquid, allowing for extended discharge throw lengths of 1.8 m metres to 13.7 metres.
Halotron I was approved in early 1994 for commercial/industrial and military use as a substitute for Halon 1211 in streaming applications by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.
Booth Number: 1338
For further information, go to www.halotron.com
Firetrace Unveils UL Listed E4 Total Flooding System
FIRETRACE INTERNATIONAL, will be unveiling its advanced E4 engineered clean agent total flooding system that has earned the distinguished Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listing.
E4 delivers a host of substantial and measurable performance enhancements when compared with traditional clean agent total flooding systems. These include superior performance, greater flexibility, improved value, speedier installation and a measurable competitive edge for system installers.
E4 systems can be safely pressurised to 500psi (34.5 bar) in low pressure hardware, thanks to the properties of 3M Novec 1230. The increased pressurisation enables incredible performance gains. E4 offers greater design flexibility and lower overall hardware and installation costs, delivers a dramatic increase in both vertical and horizontal cylinder-to-nozzle distances when compared with traditional clean agent total flooding systems. They also use between 25 percent and 40 percent less piping and provide 700 percent-plus liquid agent-to-pipe volumes – the largest networks possible without the need for expensive supplemental nitrogen drivers.
Systems are available in eight cylinder sizes with fill volumes ranging from 4 kg to 590 kg, with the 590 kg cylinder being the largest single-unit fire suppression system in the industry.
Booth Number: 739
For further information, go to www.firetrace.com
Seismic Expansion Loop from Metraflex Offers More
The METRAFLEX COMPANY’s Fireloop seismic expansion loop is now available to compensate for even greater pipe movements, including ±102 mm, ±203 mm and ±610 mm, helping engineers and contractors compensate for even greater pipe movement in fire sprinkler systems. The Fireloop seismic expansion joint meets all NFPA 13 guidelines for seismic expansion joints in fire sprinkler systems and is UL Listed.
An extremely flexible seismic expansion joint, the Fireloop expansion joint is quick to install, requiring only one hanger and two connections. It has low pressure drop, significantly lower than any other seismic joints for fire sprinkler systems, and is extremely thin and compact, allowing it to fit snugly into tight pipe runs, minimising impact on architectural and engineering designs.
The Fireloop expansion joint is capable of movement in all directions and should be installed anywhere building or pipe movement is expected, including seismic, thermal growth and building settlement.
Booth Number: 2058
For further information, go to www.metrafire.com
