Fire suppression systems are critical for the safety of people and industrial assets. However, since many fire suppression systems rely on chemical suppression agents, you may be wondering about their environmental impact. On this Earth Day, it is important to highlight the benefits of suppression systems using clean agents. Whether you are looking to protect a CNC machine, a wind…
When it comes to your machine shop, productivity and safety are most likely your top priorities with regards to day-to-day operations. Did you know that machine shops lose around $50 billion annually due to unplanned downtime/delays? Putting in place proper fire protection equipment in your machine shop can prevent lengthy delays, expensive repairs, and safety risks to your shop and…
Fire suppression systems installed on CNC machines protect machines, employees, and the surrounding manufacturing area. As a member of the machining community, we understand that if you’re not up and running, you’re losing money. To make sure you’re running the most profitable business, you can assess your current risk of fire and learn how to implement proper protection measures to maximize success.…
Fire suppression systems may utilize a range of different fire suppression chemicals, or agents, to suppress a fire when they are activated. Nafeg Aerosol offers a choice of agents, allowing design flexibility for different applications. One agent we don’t offer is water mist; this post explains why not. Water mist formulations are being marketed as fire suppression agents that are cleaner…
When you think of electrical panels, does your mind conjure images of that big metal box somewhere in your house with the on/off switches to your lighting and appliances? Do you have expert knowledge in electrical panels? Either way, keep reading to learn electrical panel lingo and gain an understanding of the main types of electrical panels and enclosures. Types of…
Imagine witnessing a wind turbine fire in person. Most people would be shocked to see a 450 foot turbine in flames. Reports of wind turbine fires appear in the news a few times each year. But how often do wind turbines really catch on fire? And what is the impact? Here’s a look at some of the statistics. Wind turbine fires account…
