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Davert

WAGNER fire protection protects fully automated high-bay warehouse

In its high-bay warehouse, Davert relies on WAGNER's innovative fire protection solution. In the automated warehouse at the company's site in Ascheberg, which went into operation in spring 2017, an oxygen reduction system together with an early fire detection system, which have been tested according to VdS 3527 and DGUV 105-001, protect the goods from fires and consequential fire damage.

For the fully automated high-bay warehouse, Davert chose the OxyReduct® oxygen reduction system for efficiency reasons and economic considerations, and rejected a sprinkler system. Davert also relies on sustainability and future-proofing for its energy supply: there is a photovoltaic system on the roof that generates up to 500 kilowatt hours per year and thus also supplies the electricity for the fire protection system.

Davert GmbH, a medium-sized company, was founded in 1973, is one of the pioneers of natural food production and is now one of the largest natural food suppliers in Germany.

24 m
warehouse height
38,400 m³
warehouse volume
up to 7,400 pallets
warehouse capacity
The BigBags with nuts, rice etc. are well protected in the Davert warehouse

RISK ANALYSIS

Challenges in a fully automated warehouse

Davert relies on a fully automated warehouse that offers high efficiency and availability as well as optimal use of space. However, automated systems generally pose potential fire risks due to possible technical defects and electrical faults. Many of the stored goods are also highly flammable, which could cause a fire to spread quickly. The tall and narrow design of the warehouse also increases the chimney effect in the event of a fire, which can accelerate the spread of the fire.

PROTECTION GOALS

Fire prevention for long-established natural food supplier

  • Business operations: It is essential to prevent interruptions to the logistics chain and operational processes caused by fire.
  • Protection of goods: The stored goods must be protected from fire and consequential fire damage.
  • Personal protection: Employees must be protected from fire at all times.
  • Environmental protection: The formation of pollutants due to the fire and the contamination by extinguishing agents must be avoided.
Quality control on the packaging line at Davert

SOLUTION

Simple natural fire protection

WAGNER installed an OxyReduct® oxygen reduction system with energy-efficient VPSA technology. The system lowers the oxygen concentration in the fully automated high-bay warehouse to a level below the ignition threshold of the materials stored there. TITANUS® aspirating smoke detectors were installed for early fire detection.

Further impressions of Davert

CUSTOMER BENEFITS

The advantages at a glance

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Efficiency

At Davert, the costs for the fire prevention system were about one-third lower than they would have been for a sprinkler system.

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Installation and maintenance

The WAGNER system is easy to maintain. Thanks to its dense network of subsidiaries, WAGNER also impresses in terms of maintenance quality.

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Reliability

With more than 800 OxyReduct® systems installed worldwide, WAGNER has extensive international experience.

CUSTOMER VOICE

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"Fire protection must be easy to use and maintain. Installation was unproblematic and the service was top-notch.”

Friedrich Niehoff

Managing Director, Davert GmbH

Dirk Band: Director Sales Division

Do you need a customized fire protection solution?

We have been an experienced and committed fire protection provider in the warehousing and logistics industry for many years. Please feel free to arrange a personal consultation appointment with us.

Dirk Band

Director Sales Division

+49.511.97383-0