Since the 1930's Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Systems have been the standard for industrial applications of gaseous fire suppression systems.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) systems are:

• Effective:  Carbon Dioxide is effective on a wide range of flammable and combustible materials in both surface and deep-seated fires, which adds up to greater uniformity and predictability.
• Versatile:  Carbon Dioxide is well suited for a wide range of applications:
  • Power Generation Facilities
  • Metals Production and Processing
  • Large Scale Printing presses
  • Electronics Production - Wet Benches and Wave Soldering Machinery
  • Food Processing Facilities
  • Automated Storage and Retrieval Facilities
  • Computer Facility Underfloor Systems
• Safe for Equipment:   Carbon Dioxide is safe for sensitive equipment.  Carbon Dioxide is colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive and leaves no residue.  Unlike conventional sprinkler systems or dry chemical fire extinguishers, there is no messy clean-up.  
• Safe for the Planet:  Carbon Dioxide is a naturally occurring compound found in our atmosphere.  The Carbon Dioxide used in fire protection is typically a by-product of other industrial processes, and as such, does not negatively impact global warming. 
• Fast Acting:  Carbon Dioxide is a three-dimensional gaseous agent.  Within seconds it penetrates the entire hazard area to smother combustion.
• Economical:  Carbon Dioxide is a fairly inexpensive agent and is available from many sources.
• Versatile:  Carbon Dioxide Systems are available in two types of storage methods: High Pressure Cylinders for small to medium-sized applications and Low Pressure Skids for larger applications.
• Unsafe for People:  At normal firefighting concentrations, Carbon Dioxide is unsafe for occupation.  If the facility is normally occupied by personnel, consideration should be given to an FM-200 system.

For more information or a quotation, please e-mail Jim Lucas.