AFEX

AFEX Dual Agent Systems for

Special Hazards on Off-Road Equipment
Effective fire fighting on off-road equipment
requires fast action. For this reason, the fast
knockdown characteristics of dry chemical
A:B:C powder remains the industry standard.
However, modern heavy equipment relies
heavily on hydraulic systems. When a hydraulic
line fails, it spreads highly combustible,
atomized, hydraulic fluid throughout the engine
compartment creating additional fire hazards
and the potential for a reflash.
A fire reflash on heavy equipment can impede fire fighting efforts and allow fires
to cause significantly greater damage to valuable capital equipment.
The AFEX Dual Agent systems combines our FM Approved Dry Chemical Fire

Your industry has

unique equipment.
Your equipment has
unique fire risks.

Suppression System with a secondary liquid cooling agent to target engine hot
spots such as turbos and exhaust manifolds and reduce the risk of fire reflash,
maximizing fire fighting effectiveness and minimizing a fires impact on the
profitability of your equipment. The system contains 125 lb (56.7 kg) of dry
chemical agent and 15 gal (56.8 L) of liquid agent.

AFEX knows.

The AFEX liquid agent is specially

blended to perform as a rapid cooling

For over 40 years,

AFEX has specialized
in manufacturing fire
suppression systems
for off-road equipment.

and wetting agent, suitable and effective

against class A&B fires. It is non-toxic,
non-hazardous, and non-corrosive.
Suitable even for low temperature
applications, the agent retains fluidity at

Its all we do!

temperatures as low as 40 C.
AFEX Fire Suppression Systems
5808 Lease Lane
Raleigh, NC 27617 USA

919-781-6610
Fax 919-787-3915
www.afexsystems.com

A vehicle fire suppression

system is not a finished

AFEX System Features

product until it is installed.

Therefore, proper installation
and maintenance are crucial
to ensure long-term reliability
and

effectiveness

of

the

system.
AFEX

knows

heavy

equipment and the hazards

that put it at risk. AFEX is
the

only

company

specializes
equipment

in

fire

that

heavy

protection.

AFEX Distributors share the

same

special

knowledge

required to protect heavy

equipment against fire.
Unlike our competitors, all
AFEX

distributors

are

experienced with vehicle fire

suppression

systems

and

the heavy equipment used in

mining,
and

landfills,

steel

forestry,

mills.

Our

distributors are trained to

install and service AFEX
systems in the field and keep
customers up and running.
When choosing a vehicle fire
suppression system, choose
AFEX

for

the

quality

Stainless Steel Tubing Distribution

The AFEX System is typically installed
using stainless steel tubing in the
distribution network. Once installed, the
tubing is nearly maintenance free.
M a i nt en a n c e c r e ws a v o i d t i m e
consuming hose replacements resulting
from dry rot.
The tubing, unlike hose, does not tangle
or intertwine among the many existing
machinery hydraulic lines. It provides a
clean and organized appearance that
places the nozzles in fixed positions to
best reach fire hazards without
interfering with routine maintenance and
operation of the machine.
Detection System
Used with automatic systems, the
Sensor is manufactured to meet or
exceed critical commercial and industrial
specifications as well as UL and/or CSA
ratings.
The sensor is a single-pole single-throw
switch activated by a snap-action
bimetal disc. Temperature calibrations
are pre-set and each unit is 100%
thermally and mechanically inspected.
The case is laser welded to form a
hermetically sealed housing. The sensor
can be encased in various types of
brackets or enclosures for mounting.

AFEX Circuit Monitor Panel

Used with automatic systems, the
Circuit Monitor employs solid state
electronics, not a microprocessor. Its
functions are simple and do not
require complex switching capacity.
This design makes the monitor
resistant to false alarms and
interference from EMI, RF or
potential unregulated voltage that
may reach the equipments electrical
system.
The monitor uses both audible and
visual alarms to alert the operator
and features an operator controlled
delay feature. Engine shutdown is
available through the use of a
pressure switch or the monitors
optional relay module. The module
can also activate external alarm
devices.
The monitor does not require a
separate battery. Power is accessed
from the equipments battery.
AFEX Nozzle
The AFEX Nozzle delivers a conical
discharge pattern for broad
distribution of the dry chemical agent,
creating a total flooding system.

of

design and choose AFEX

distributors for the quality

AFEX in the Field

and reliability of their service.

Let us introduce you to your
local AFEX service provider.

Over 1000 ultra class haul trucks

are protected with AFEX Fire
Suppression Systems.