Fire Suppression Systems FM-200
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With 50 years of experience, Gielle is the specialist in fire safety.
Whether you need portable fire equipment, service and maintenance, or large-scale fire suppression systems for mining, marine, industrial, commercial and retail use, Gielle has got you covered.
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Gielle FM200 systems are based on many years experience in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of gaseous fire fighting systems.
During this time Halons have provided industry and commerce with a unique and versatile extinguishant to respond to most fire protection needs.
The Montereal Protocol presented the fire protection industry with a most demanding challenge - to find a replacement for Halons. Gielle evaluated a large number of candidate agents over several years before selecting FM200.
FM200(HFC 227ea) is known chemically as Heptafluoropropane.FM200 is a colourless gas which is liquified under pressure for storage. Like Halon 1301 it has a low toxicity level and is superpressurised with Nitrogen to 24.8bar(360psi). It rapidly extinguishes most commonly found fires through a combination of chemical and physical mechanisms.
FeaturesFM200 contains no bromine or chlorine and therefore has zero Ozone Depleting Potential(ODP). The atmospheric lifetime of FM200 is between 31 and 42 years which along with its zero ODP presents a long-term solution to fire protection requirements.
Safety:FM200 has been found to be less toxic than Halon 1301, which makes it safe for use in the fully automatic mode in occupied areas.
Typically FM200 requires a design concentration of 7%, which is well below the 9% No Observable Adverse Effect Level(NOAEL) on cardiac sensitisation. The NOAEL for Halon 1301 is only 5%(the same as its design concentration).
Applications:FM200 is immediately available to protect most hazards traditionally protected using Halon 1301. It is effective in the protection of data processing, telecommunications and electronic equipment as well as most flammable liquids and gases.
Replacing Halon with FM200Existing Halon and CO2 control systems meeting the requirements of the relevant national or international standards are ideally suited for use with FM200 and can be modified to operate as part of an FM200 system.
Due to the differences in concentration and physical characteristics between the gases it will be necessary to change the container valve and nozzles and probably the pipework and storage containers in carrying out a retrofit of an existing system. However, due to the similarities in the equipment, changing from Halon or CO2 to FM200 can be accomplished with minimal disruption and little or no system downtime.
HFC-227ea fire suppression agent is an acceptable replacement for Halon 1301. HFC-227ea has a zero ozone depleting potential, a low global warming potential, and a short atmospheric lifetime. It is particularly useful where an environmentally acceptable agent is essential, where clean up of other media presents a problem, where weight versus suppression potential is a factor, where an electrically nonconductive medium is needed, and where people compatibility is an overriding factor. Examples of typical applications are: Data Centers, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Rooms, Telecommunications Facilities, etc.
Life Safety. The FM-200 clean agent works by interrupting the fire on a molecular level, not by taking oxygen from the protected space. So it is the preferred fire suppression agent for protection of shipboard spaces where crew or other occupants may be present.
Marine Approvals. Gielle FM-200 Systems are approved for use in marine applications such as machinery spaces and flammable liquid storage areas by major regulatory agencies.
Weight. Gielle FM-200 Systems weigh less than either carbon dioxide or water mist systems. So they provide more fuel-efficient solutions to shipboard fire protection.
Space. Gielle FM-200 Systems take up less space than other types of fire suppression systems. This means more room for revenue-generating cargo or passengers.
FM-200 Waterless Fire Suppression SystemsFM-200, a trusted choice in waterless fire suppression, is now a member of the Gielle family of clean agent fire extinguishant systems.
FM-200 is accepted and respected worldwide, with a history of protecting some of the world's most critical and irreplaceable assets. In fact, FM-200 is in use in over one hundred thousand applications, in more than 70 nations.
Many fire suppression systems can cause major damage to – and even destroy – the very things they are supposed to protect. You're looking to avoid damage – not cause it. You're looking to reduce downtime – not lengthen it. You want a fire suppression system that deploys quickly and cleanly and won't leave behind oily residue, particulate, or water. FM-200 fire suppressant stops fires fast. When you consider the potentially devastating environmental effects of an uncontrolled fire, it's easy to see that an FM-200 system is an important part of an environmentally responsible fire suppression solution.
FM-200 systems reach extinguishing levels in 10 seconds or less, stopping ordinary combustible, electrical, and flammable liquid fires before they cause significant damage. That's the fastest fire protection available, period. When fire is extinguished this quickly, it means less damage, lower repair costs, and an extra margin of safety for people. It also means less downtime and disruption of business.
FM-200 fire suppressant can be safely used where people are present.
In applications where space is at a premium, FM-200 fire suppression systems are the superior choice. The FM-200 agent is stored in cylinders as a liquid and pressurized with nitrogen, saving huge amounts of storage space. In fact, for the same amount of protection, FM-200 systems take up to seven times less storage space than systems based on CO2 and inert gases.
You cannot afford to settle for minimum fire protection when lives and valuable assets are at stake. There's no substitute for genuine DuPont™ FM-200 waterless fire protection.
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Gielle is a leading provider of fire protection solutions: Every day customers in more than 40 countries rely on Gielle’s fire protection business to help protect lives and property on land and at sea.
Our expertise spans the design, manufacture, installation and service of fire products and equipment backed up with a comprehensive range of fire services from engineering advice to fire training.
With more than 400 employees throughout world, Gielle has the talent and expertise to provide you with the best total fire protection solutions and complete peace of mind.
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