Tyco launches breakthrough foam concentrate
KAC
unveils key developments for 2011
KAC, the world’s largest call point manufacturer, is back at this year’s International Firex on 16-19 May at the NEC in Birmingham, to outline key developments for fire systems integrators and installers.
The company, which is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2012, already ships 2 million call points and AV devices every year to the biggest names in the fire industry, and has selected Firex (Stand K50) to showcase its newly expanded range of products to cater for specialist applications. This includes a new version of the field-proven MCP range of break glass, push button and resettable indoor call points, which conforms to the requirements of EN12101-9 for smoke vent control applications.
Other products within the specialist range include MED approved call points for marine environments and products that operate at 230VAC mains voltage. Visitors to the show will also be able to view the market leading IP67 sealed WCP, ideal for installation in harsh environments and for the first time at Firex, an ATEX approved Intrinsically Safe WCP.
As part of the company’s commitment to AV and the development of innovative products that benefit the installer, KAC will be launching a new modular range of addressable Audible Visual warning devices at the event. The range includes a common base across AV and detectors and the latest System Sensor digital Advanced Protocol, designed to reduce installation time and costs. Mark Thomson, Marketing
Development Manager, KAC, said: “This is an important year for KAC at Firex. It gives us an opportunity to show that we continue to drive the market after 40 years, expanding our product range and supporting businesses with product approvals and supply chain efficiencies, whilst making life easier for the installer. It’s been a difficult economic climate for all industries, let alone the fire industry, but the outlook is very encouraging.” Email:
sales@kac.co.uk www.kac.co.uk
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Hall 3, Stand B20, International Firex, Birmingham, UK 16-19 May 2011 Tyco Fire Protection Products will launch its groundbreaking SKUM AP3x3 environmentally friendly, fluorine free foam concentrate foam concentrate this year at International Firex.
SKUM AP3x3 foam concentrate is free from fluorine and other halogenated organic chemicals, addressing market concerns related to the toxicity of fluorine-based foam concentrates. It delivers maximum fire performance equal to, or even above, the level of modern AFFF and AFFF-AR foams and has been tested to the highest standards, achieving EN1568 approval, yielding optimum fire performance and burn-back ratings according to parts 3 and 4. It is also the first triple 1A rated fluorine-free foam for EN1568 standard on heptanes, acetone and isopropanol (IPA).
The concentrate proportions at 3% for both polar (water miscible) and non polar (hydrocarbon) liquid fuels, making this foam concentrate the ideal solution for all types of foam firefighting applications using standard foam proportioning and application hardware. The foam uses a unique formulation of new performance (patent pending) chemicals never before applied in firefighting foam technology. Also on stand will be Tyco Fire
Protection Products’ ULF AQUAMIST (ultra low flow) water mist fire protection technology and ANSUL AQUASONIC water mist fire protection technologies. ULF AQUAMIST uses much lower water volumes than traditional sprinkler systems, discharged through its FM approved water mist nozzles resulting in up to a five-fold reduction in water usage.
The ANSUL AQUASONIC system produces ultra fine droplets designed for use in special hazard applications as an alternative to CO2
total flooding systems in
Class B applications. The increased surface area due to the smaller droplets, absorb greater amounts of heat and expand to cool gasses and fuels, as well as pre- wetting combustibles in the area and preventing further spread of fire.
www.tycofsbp.com Email:
info@tyco-fsbp.com
Precision and efficiency
GRINNELL Products, a division of Tyco International, introduces a new series of control balancing valves. The Model CB800 Series is a range of double- regulating and
commissioning valves designed for precise and efficient balancing of hydronic heating or cooling systems. The series helps complete the GRINNELL Product range of mechanical piping solutions for HVAC, industry, water, and severe service situations.
Available in sizes from ½ to 12 inches and backed by the industry’s best ten-year warranty, the Model CB800 Series incorporates five functions within one valve body – throttling, measuring of pressure and temperature, positive shutoff, draining and filling.
Accurate throttling is ensured through the use of a globe valve design, which also provides increased precision in flow
measurement. The CB800 Series introduces a number of handwheel features, including a lock to prevent unauthorised movement. The digital / vernier handwheel scale allows fine- tuning to 70 positions, while the built-in memory ensures return to the balanced position following shutoff.
Designed in a Y pattern to provide minimum pressure drop across the valve, the Model CB800 valve features handwheel and test ports on the same side for easy access, and may be installed in a horizontal or vertical position. The Model CB800 valve is offered with the GRINNELL Product industry leading 10 year warranty. Mark Hodgetts, Sales Director UK and Ireland at GRINNELL Products comments: “We have listened to our customers to understand their requirements. Adding the Model CB800 Series to our product portfolio means that we now have a more complete range of products for mechanical building services.”
www.grinnell.com Email:
info-UK@tyco-bspd.com
Building & Facilities Management – April 2011
Fire & Hazard Protection/Firex Preivew
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