How

Firetrace

Works

Firetrace systems detect fires at their source, then automatically suppress them using specialized chemical agents.

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Detect

Firetrace systems do not require electronic fire detectors. Instead, the system detects fires using specially designed tubing. The tubing is made of a flexible polymer that can be installed anywhere a fire might start. Firetrace tubing can detect both heat and flames. When it detects either, then it bursts open, activating the system.

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Activate

When the detection tubing bursts, there is a pressure change in the system. This activates a valve, which releases gas or powder stored in the cylinder. Unlike fire extinguishers, Firetrace systems do not require manual operation. However, systems can be manually operated by pushing a button called the manual release.

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Suppress

Firetrace systems contain specialized gas or powder, designed for putting out fires. These are called suppression agents. Suppression agents put out fires by eliminating heat or oxygen or by disrupting chemical reactions. When the system activates, the agent travels from the cylinder to the protected space, either directly through the detection tube or through connected hoses and nozzles.

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Types of Systems

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Direct Release

Direct release systems detect fires using flexible Firetrace detection tubing. They suppress fires by releasing suppression agent directly through the tubing.

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Indirect Release

Indirect release systems detect fires using flexible Firetrace detection tubing. They suppress fires by delivering suppression agent through hoses and nozzles.

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High Pressure

High pressure systems detect fires using flexible Firetrace detection tubing. They suppress fires by delivering CO2 at high pressure through hoses and nozzles.

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Key Features

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Rapid Detection

Detects fires right at their source

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Safe for Equipment

Clean agents leave no residue

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No False Alarms

Ideal for harsh or dusty environments

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Auto Suppression

No human intervention required

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Fast Installation

Get complete protection in just a few hours

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Self Contained

Independent of power, water, and electricity