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BERTHOLD FRANCE SAS
FIREFLY PRESSGUARD®- FIRE PROTECTION FOR PRESS
The wood panel industry has had problems with fire and dust explosions for many years. Until today, these problems have not been eliminated. And unfortunately the more production increases, the greater the risk of fire and explosion. FIRE SAFETY SOLUTIONS FOR THE Particleboard INDUSTRY High-risk areas in a particleboard plant are referred to as “dry” areas such as dryers, screens, mills, drying devices, silos, waste extractions, etc. line, sanders, saws and presses. Dangerous sparks and hot particles can be generated in the process which can lead to loss of revenue and/or human life as well as significant damage to the production line and machinery. By adapting a fire protection system that uses rapid infrared radiation detection and flame detection in combination with a water spray and water mist extinguishing system, Firefly aims to avoid the significant costs generated by fires. and dust explosions in particle board factories.
Particle board MDF OSB PlywoodFIREFLY PRESSGUARD® It is well known in the wood panel industry that fire spreads very quickly. A small flame can, in a few seconds, turn into a fire in the press and on a larger scale with devastating consequences. Combustible materials (wood fibers, dust, various types of oil and wax), oxygen and sources of ignition (often generated by friction) are always present in and around a press. Considering that these are the parameters needed to start a fire, the question to be asked is not whether a fire will start.
