Fike Explosion Suppression systems are designed to detect and chemically suppress an explosion in its earliest stages-before an explosion can cause a disaster or become catastrophic. While unsuppressed explosion pressures reach dangerous levels in less than 50 milliseconds, Fike's unique technology can detect and respond in less than 1 millisecond - averting a catastrophe!
Additionally, a Fike Explosion Suppression system reduces the propagation of any flames to other process equipment. Patented container and nozzle designs minimize flow restrictions, helping extinguish the explosion faster and minimizing pressure build-up inside the process equipment. The suppression container has no moving parts or wear points, increasing the reliability of your Fike explosion suppression system.
Active vs Passive Explosion Protection
Because explosion suppression does not vent flame or other material, it is the solution of choice when toxic materials are being handled, equipment is located indoors, or venting exposes personnel to the discharge of pressure and flame.
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Because explosion suppression does not vent flame or other material, it is the solution of choice when toxic materials are being handled, equipment is located indoors, or venting exposes personnel to the discharge of pressure and flame.
Click here for more information on Active vs Passive (Venting) explosion protection...
An explosion suppression system from Fike offers MANY other distinct ADVANTAGES:
- Suppresses Class ST III dust explosion hazards - offering your business the highest level of industrial explosion protection.
- Patented dispersion nozzles provide full coverage and increase agent discharge velocity.
- Fike control circuit designs provide continued service even if two of the wires become severed.
- Prevents pressure piling and secondary explosions with interconnected equipment.
- Retains toxic or valuable material within the process equipment.
- The GCA provides a safer, more reliable initiation device.
- Options are available for a variety of agents and special sanitary applications.
The GCA Advantage. Offering the fastest, most reliable response time available, Fike explosion isolation and explosion suppression systems are activated without an explosive charge. Fike's exclusive Gas Cartridge Actuator has a 10 year service life, which can lower maintenance costs and plant downtime -- most competitors' conventional detonators recommend a replacement every 12 months!
Fike GCA
Fike GCA
Knowing the explosibility characteristics of the potential fuel is necessary to design an effective explosion suppression system. Fike has its own Testing facility to perform these, as well as other pertinent tests, to help identify which safety and protection equipment is correct for your application. Fike provides solution-based designs so you can expect an explosion protection strategy based on your specific needs.
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Data Sheets for Fike's Explosion Suppression systems (pdf format):