FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR HEAVY-DUTY MINING VEHICLES Odafo Vehicle

Dafo has been in business for over 100 years and has always been in the front line of technology engineering and part of regulatory development on a worldwide basis. Dafo was one of the first companies in the world which started to develop integrated firefighting solutions for vehicles.

Mining, both surface and underground, is a complex operation that needs large off-road vehicles/ heavy duty mobile equipment (HDME) and processing equipment that operate at remote locations 24/7. In addition, these machines operate under challenging and demanding conditions in environments with many potential fire hazards as the HDMEs often carry a lot of flammable liquids in pressurized fuel lines close to hot engines and transmissions. When a fire breaks out on a mining vehicle the results can be dramatic. Expensive repair or replacement of valuable equipment are the obvious consequences. Extensive...

The Dafo Vehicle fire suppression system is a well-integrated and effective solution which is based on thorough Risk Assessment, design, installation, documentation with subsequent, training and related services. The Dafo Vehicle fire suppression system consists of four integrated elements; Detection, Alarm, Suppression and Control which work together in a coordinated, fast and efficient way to suppress fires. Detection: The detection system consists of an ultra-reliable Linear Heat Detection Cable routed throughout all high-risk areas inside the engine compartment to ensure early detection of...

Dafo Forrex EVO™ The basis of Dafo Vehicle’s system is the suppression agent Forrex EVO which is 100% flourine free and speciall developed to suppress fires in combustible engines. Forrex EVO is highly effective on flammable liquid fires like petrol, diesel and hydraulic oils. The system combines the features of liquid and dry chemical, includes unique and propriety tailormade solutions and offers outstanding flame knockdown and unique protection against re-ignition as it will cool down the overheated engine parts in case of a thermal event. • Proprietary blend - The Forrex EVO is Dafo’s own...

The Dafo Vehicle detection system is designed to activate an alarm (sound and flashlight), adjust the vehicle operation (shutting down the cooling and ventilation fans as well as shutting down the fuel line to reduce the spread of fire) and activating the automatic fire suppression system. The Linear heat detector is used in the engine compartments and is a fixed temperature sensor meaning that an alarm signal is triggered when the activation temperature of 180 °C is reached. The sensor cable consists of two steel conductors, each insulated with a heat sensitive polymer. At the activation temperature...

Large heavy-duty mining vehicles have large engine compartments. It is therefore important that the engine compartments are protected with additional suitable detection systems in addition to the linear heat detector which then provides the vehicle maximum fire protection. Flame Detectors; for large engine compartments flame detectors are more suitable for detection. Flame detectors operate in the harshest environmental conditions and offer a solution for virtually any application where there is a fire risk to personnel and high value plant and capital equipment. We offer flame detection solutions...

Electrical cabinets in heavy-duty mining vehicles are a well-known source of fires as it can generate enough energy required for the ignition. It also provides the combustible material needed for spreading of the fire. Fires originating from the electric system account for a relatively large proportion of the total number of fires. • Short circuit - This is a rare occurrence in an electric installation conforming to international standards since the safety devices (circuit breakers or fuses) immediately will be triggered. • Surcharge - In this instance the conductors heat up without safety devices...

The DafoCLOUD is a cloud-based risk management system to provide full overview of lifecycle of Fire Detection and Suppression System (FDSS). The DafoCLOUD provides access to the full history and genealogy of sub-systems of the FDSS and the complete information is seamlessly accessible and updatable by relevant The restricted access database contains information about the whole life cycle of each FDSS: • The electrical sub-systems of FDSS are always individually tested, programmed and configured by using equipment connected to DafoCLOUD which enables full control and visibility about detailed...

Safe with Dafo Vehicle Active fire protection is an integral part of systematic and effective fire prevention. Together with Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, you’ll always get the most effective solution so that you can limit fire damage, reduce downtime and increase productivity. Since the start back in 1919, Dafo has developed into a modern, high-tech company committed to offer the very best solutions to our customers. Dafo Vehicle has three main business areas: Integration (Fire suppression systems integration into OEM production line, Retrofit (Fire suppression systems installed at final customer)...

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