Water-based fire extinguishing system

for machine tools

“The fact that no fire has broken out in an industrial plant for decades does not prove that there is no danger in this respect, but represents a stroke of luck for those affected, the end of which must be expected at any time.” This was stated in a ruling by the OVG Lüneburg on Sept. 23, 1976. Fires cause billions in damage in Germany every year. Production and storage areas in which high-calorific materials (e.g. plastics, rubber, etc.) are handled pose a particular risk. A rapid spread of fire is to be expected with these products. The spread of fire is significantly accelerated by the spread of fires and embers via conveyor belts to other production areas. T&B water spray extinguishing systems – a combination of fire detection and water extinguishing systems – are used for such risks. Fire detection Depending on the local conditions and the existing fire load, fire detection is usually carried out using flame, smoke or heat detectors. Both electrical and pneumatic heat detectors can be used. The triggering temperature should be approx. 30 °C above the maximum ambient temperature in order to avoid false alarms. The maximum monitoring area per detector is always determined in accordance with VdS Guideline 2095. Water spray extinguishing systems in combination with the above-mentioned detection systems detect a fire particularly quickly and distribute the water simultaneously over all nozzles belonging to an extinguishing area. In this way, the burning material is cooled down and the heat is extracted from the surrounding air. In this way, fires can be fought quickly and safely even in critical areas and the spread of fire can be prevented.