Every fire has a negative impact on the environment. That is why we aim to minimize the risk of fire as far as possible. In 1998, we developed the fire prevention technology known today as OxyReduct®, which works on the principle of oxygen reduction. To this end, we reduce the oxygen concentration to a defined protection level by using the inert gas nitrogen in the protected areas. In an oxygen-reduced atmosphere, the development of a fire is largely prevented or a full fire can no longer develop.
The risk of a fire with its devastating consequences for people and environment, including unwanted side effects such as damage caused by smoke and soot particles, released pollutants or contamination from extinguishing water, is reduced to a minimum. For us, this sustainable fire protection principle is called “active fire prevention” and is our contribution to the sustainable protection of people, property and environment.
The earliest possible fire detection also makes a valuable contribution to detecting fires at a very early stage and preventing further fire development and spread. Here we rely on the use of optical aspirating smoke detectors with HPLS technology (High-Power Light Source). Our aspirating smoke detectors can be optimally adapted to the individual requirements of the protected area at any time. They detect even the smallest smoke particles and thus a fire in the incipient phase much earlier and without false alarms compared to point-type detectors.
Compared to other systems, our TITANUS® aspirating smoke detection systems are extremely energy-efficient and have the lowest power consumption. They can be designed modularly for every application, so that unnecessary oversizing is avoided. Regular maintenance ensures a long service life for the products and systems. This saves resources and protects nature and environment.
Fire extinguishing based on gas extinguishing technology is fire extinguishing without side effects! This is because suitable extinguishing gases can quickly and reliably stop incipient fires without leaving any damage or residue on buildings, electrical systems and goods. For more than 20 years, we have relied primarily on the use of natural gases for fire extinguishing. These so-called inert gases include argon, nitrogen and IG-541, a mixed gas made from natural inert gases. In contrast to chemical gases, these gases do not form chemical compounds with other substances at high temperatures and therefore extinguish completely residue-free. In addition, as a component of the ambient air, they are in principle infinitely available, which ensures rapid refilling and therefore sustainable use of the gas extinguishing containers.
