What Are My Options For A Fire Suppression System In My Dust Collector?

Without an effective fire suppression system, a dust collector could become a meeting point for the three components of any fire: a fuel source, oxygen and an ignition source. Fortunately, effective systems exist to protect both workers and equipment.

The best fire suppression system is an internal one, rather than simply relying on a facility’s sprinklers and fire extinguishers. The latter create a lot of mess and do little to prevent damage to a dust collector itself. Integrated fire suppression devices protect equipment, workers and production lines much more effectively than other measures.

The most common types of internal fire protection systems are water sprinkler systems and CO2 gas systems. A water sprinkler system extinguishes the fire, while a CO2 gas system suppresses the fire until first responders are able to put it out. A CO2 gas fire suppression system is typically paired with an automated damper system to shut off airflow to the dust collection unit in the case of a fire. The system can also automatically turn off the blower. These actions cut off the flow of oxygen and kill a fire before it spreads.

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