Fire Suppression System Uses Alternative Chemical Agent

Photo Credit: Firetrace International

Firetrace International’s  FK-5-1-12 agent, indirect low-pressure (ILP) fire suppression systems supply an alternative source of fire suppression. The system comes in three versions — 5, 10 and 20-lb systems.

With the development of the AIM Act phasing down the usage of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) — including FM-200, a common fire suppression agent, and 3M announcing it will cease production of Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid by 2025 — the company has enhanced and improved its ILP offerings using FK-5-1-12. The three FK-5-1-12 ILP systems are designed to offer performance improvements over its Novec 1230 ILP systems and carry the UL listing and FM approval. This brings the performance in line with its FM-200 ILP systems to ensure the same protection for high-risk equipment.

As part of the upgrade, Firetrace has redesigned the system and introduced features that will enable the protection of larger areas, simpler installations and easier maintenance. These upgrades include a new 20-lb system, as well as a redesign of the valve assembly, single nozzle features and cylinder changes. 

The company says it supports the goal of the AIM Act to facilitate environmental sustainability by encouraging the use of low GWP alternatives. “Our new system enables us to provide an immediate solution to our customers to ensure there is no disruption to fire protection, but we are continuing to look into alternative technologies that are effective and affordable to ensure we are providing the industry with the best solutions possible,” says Safiyyah Khan, Firetrace International’s vice president of marketing.

The 20-lb FK-5-1-12 ILP product enables Firetrace to offer its global customers in manufacturing, machining and clean energy, a system that is UL Listed and FM Approved, to protect larger enclosures for CNC machines, electrical cabinets and components.