Precision Machining

Many manufacturers have turned to oil-based coolants to achieve greater precision in automotive, medical, aerospace, and other machining applications. This increases the risk of fire due to the oil mist that forms during the machining process.

Firetrace systems for CNC machines use clean agents to suppress fires right at their source. These agents leave no residue behind and require no cleanup, which means there is no risk of damaging your machinery.


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EDM Machines

The most common cause of EDM machine fires is low dielectric fluid levels. When the dielectric fluid level is too low, sparks from the discharge process can ignite dielectric fluid vapors.Unlike CNC machines, where machining takes place inside a closed compartment, EDM machines are open to the air. To protect against EDM fires, your Firetrace distributor will aim nozzles at the work tank area. When the system activates, carbon dioxide (CO2) is applied locally to the source of the fire. The CO2 is strong enough to starve the fire of oxygen without posing a human health hazard. Nonetheless, as a precaution, CO2 should only be used in large, well ventilated areas.

Dust and Mist Collectors

Dust and mist collectors are essential for maintaining a clean, safe work environment. However, in many shops and factories, these collection units can be very susceptible to fires. The placement of our red Firetrace Detection Tubing (FDT) allows our systems to work effectively in enclosed environments, providing immediate detection at the source. Once a fire is detected, the system will deliver a fire suppression agent either directly into the collection media or upstream in the dust collection system. This allows the airflow to draw the agent into the filtration system or collector.