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Fire and explosion are always hazards to be dealt with in the wood-processing industry. Sparks cannot always be avoided. These are ignition sources which, if ignored, might produce significant property loss and downtimes.
The critical areas are dust filters and silos. The danger zones in the wood-processing industry include dust exhaust and conveyor systems, dryers, mills and sanding machines. All these areas should be protected by SPARK-SCAN.
SPARK-SCAN uses highly-sensitive spark detectors. Upon detection of sparks a spark alarm unit responds immediately by triggering an extinguishing device. The system generates a fine water mist to extinguish the sparks.
Alarm thresholds can be set to trigger the required activities automatically. The modern spark alarm unit stores all events for later analysis.
Function:
- SPARK-SCAN protects dust exhaust systems and dryers against fire and dust explosions.
- Spark detection by sensitive detectors, spark extinguishing by water mist.
Locations:
- in pneumatic exhaust systems
- in downcomers of mechanical conveyor systems
Technical Data:
| spark alarm units: | up to 50 lines |
| spark detector: | also with fibre-glass cables for hot areas |
| extinguishing nozzles: | spring loaded with lock cone (brass or stainless steel) |
Payback:
- prevention of fire and explosions
- prevention of production downtimes
References:
- Worldwide more than 2000 facility areas protected
