Firetrace International

Firetrace systems are designed to quickly and reliably detect and extinguish machine fires sparked by oil-based metalworking fluids, coolants and lubricants.

Automatic fire detection and suppression systems are designed for extinguishing machine fires sparked by oil-based metalworking fluids, coolants and lubricants.

 The line of automatic fire detection and suppression systems for CNC and EDM machines are designed to automatically detect and extinguish oil-based fires.

Every machining facility should have a plan in place for fire prevention. An automatic fire suppression system installed on a machine can be the solution.  

The company’s automatic fire suppression systems are suited for CNC machines that use oil-based lubricants, which can overheat, ignite and cause a flash fire. Featuring a flexible polymer tubing that ruptures when exposed to a flame, these automatic systems detect and suppress a fire by flooding the machining area with a suppression agent and turning the power off. The machine can be returned to service within an hour.

Firetrace International offers 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid for CNC and EDM machine tool applications. Designed as an environmentally friendly Halon replacement, the fluid has zero ozone depletion potential, a 5-day atmospheric lifespan and a global warming potential of one. It can be used in occupied areas and is among the safest and greenest fire extinguishing agents currently available.

"The Atam," as this shop refers to the device, is designed to perform machine diagnostics and real-time, in-process tool action monitoring. The process analyzer from Atam Systems (New Albany, Ohio) is a relatively simple tool.

- Diagrams and photos help describe how Firetrace's fire suppression systems operate- Describes how fire can devastate a shop and its business if suppression systems aren't in place to protect a shop environment- Firetrace can be fitted on virtually any machine, new or existing.

- Describes how Firetrace's automatic fire suppression systems work when attached to a cutting, milling or grinding tool- Read about information on the company and a list of machines that are currently protected by the system- Charts illustrate where the device is connect to a machine .

This automatic fire suppression system can detect and suppress a fire inside of a CNC machine, vapor collection system or other enclosure before it can spread. The systems feature a flexible polymer tubing that can be routed anywhere within a closed space up to 250 cu. ft.