Combination of powder and CAFS

The combination of two highly effective extinguishing agents helps to effectively fight various fires. In the case of oil fires, the fire can be brought under control with powder and subsequently be covered with a blanket of CAFS to increase the safety against backburning.

Advantages of CAFS (in comparison with conventional foam)

Actively controlled foam expansion in a mixing chamber protected from environmental influences.

• Consistently high foam quality
• Sticks to hot surfaces
• Flames are deprived of oxygen 
• Increased burn-back safety
• Low application rates
• Multiplied extinguishing agent quantity
• Enormous throw ranges

A robust stainless steel frame protects all components. This allows the offshore fire extinguishing system to be loaded and transported. The individual components are easily accessible, so that even the refilling of the system itself can be carried out easily.

Excellent corrosion-resistance

The system containers as well as lines and frames are made from stainless steel. Thus the firefighting system withstands rough conditions like salty air and strong winds on the high seas.

Operation

All operating elements are clearly arranged on a panel. The system is ready for operation within seconds by simply moving three levers.

Hoses and nozzles

Each extinguishing agent tank is connected with a 30 m long extra-light textile hose. It keeps its shape and does not kink, even when empty. The hoses are connected by a dual pistol nozzle, with which the operator can easily switch between powder and CAFS, The extinguishing stream can be continuously adjusted from full to spray jet.