LINEAR FIRE DETECTION TUBES

LINEAR FIRE DETECTION TUBES

AutoFireX® Fire Detection Tubes are Linear Pneumatic Heat Detection tubes specifically manufactured and designed for the use in fire suppression systems for fire detection. It responds to combination of heat and radiant energy that generally accompanies a fire.

The pressurised Fire Detection tube when exposed to fire/radiating heat from fire, is designed to rupture due to flame impingement, at specific temperatures at any point throughout its length, thereby releasing the pressure and initiate the release of the suppressant from connected valve and operate any other pressure operated signalling device interfaced with the system. The AutoFireX® Detection Tube is used as a nonelectrical detection device.

KEY FEATURES

  • Special Formulated material designed to function in Harsh and reactive environments.
  • Formulation designed to prevent surface damage when exposed to or installed on Galvanised metal/equipment’s.
  • Special Formulation prevents gradual permeation of pressurising agent over period of time, adding to its 100% reliability.
  • Non-Destructive,Tested to withstand pressure max up to 140 Bar.
  • UV Protected, available in 3 temperature options.
  • Low moisture and water absorption ratios.
  • Chemically resistive to most common chemicals.
  • Compatible with all Inert, Low pressure and High-Pressure Agents
  • Utilised and installed as combination linear heat detector and unit activation device to cause actuation of Fire Suppression Systems.

Fire Suppressants/ Agents Compatibility:

  • Clean Agent
  • Powder
  • Foam
  • Water

AutoFireX® Fire Detection Tube 6 x 4mm (Outer Dia. x Inner Dia.) comes in 5 variations:

  • AutoFireX® RED FDT 6 x 4mm (OD x ID)
  • AutoFireX® BLUE FDT 6 x 4mm (OD x ID)
  • AutoFireX® BLACK FDT 6 x 4mm (OD x ID)
  • AutoFireX® GREEN FDT 6 x 4mm (OD x ID)
  • AutoFireX® YELLOW FDT 6 x 4mm (OD x ID)

AutoFireX® MAX LINEAR PNEUMATIC AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION UNITS UTILISING LISTED FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENTS

AutoFireX® Max Automatic Fire Suppression Units

Specially designed for Automatic Fire Detection & Suppression for small Enclosures.

This Linear Pneumatic Heat Detection tube when installed in a small enclosure, filled with fire suppressing agent and pressurised with Nitrogen, will detect heat/fire in the range of 85°C to 135°C . On impingement with this heat/fire, the tube ruptures at the hottest point, forming a dispensing Nozzle, from which the pressurised agent is discharged instantly directly on the source of the heat/fire extinguishing it instantly and flooding the area with the agent, thereby mitigating any spread or reignition of fire.

By utilising a pressure switch attached to the tube via an EOL on one end and interfacing with any existing FACP or Audio-Visual Alarm unit the activation of the unit can be annunciated, or functions like tripping the power supply or switching on/off ventilation etc. can be also achieved.

This automatic Fire detection & suppression is a standalone reliable and simple system that doesn’t require other hard wares or power input to activate and requires no maintenance. The system pressure can be monitored by visual check of the provided pressure gauge.

KEY FEATURES

  • Special Formulated material designed to function in Harsh and reactive environments.
  • Formulation designed to prevent surface damage when exposed to or installed on Galvanised metal/equipment’s.
  • Special Formulation prevents gradual permeation of pressurising agent over period of time, adding to its 100% reliability.
  • Non-Destructive Tested to withstand pressure max up to 120 Bar.
  • Low moisture and water absorption ratios.
  • Chemically resistive to most common chemicals
  • Compatible with all Inert, Low pressure and High-Pressure Agents
  • Utilised and installed as standalone linear heat detector and suppression unit.
  • Compatible Fire suppressant Agents- All Clean Agents, (FK5112, HFC227ea, FE36) All Dry Chem. Powder

TYPICAL MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

AutoFireX® MAX comes in two sizes
 Composition Proprietary Information Special Formulated Polymer Material
Dimensions (ID/OD) 12x10mm 17x15mm
Part Number 7000300 8000100
Operating Temperature* 85 -135oC 85 -135oC
Burst Pressure up to 120 Bar up to 120 Bar

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Part Number AFX-7000300 & AFX-8000100
Property Standard Units State Value
Density ISO1183 Kg/m3 NA 1.02
Moisture absorption 23oC – 50%RH ISO62 % NA 0.7
Water absorption, immersion at 23oC ISO62 % NA 1.5
Bending Radius                BS ISO 7328:2010 mm Dry 30 (max)
Wall Thickness BS ISO 7328:2010 Mm Dry 1.5mm min (+/-0.15%)
Tolerance BS ISO 7328:2010 % Dry +/- 0.12

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Property Standard Units State Value
Melting point ISO11357 oC Dry 174
Heat Deflection Temperature ISO75 oC Dry 45
 
Electrical Properties
Property Standard Units State Value
Volume resistivity IEC60093 Ohm-m Dry
Condt. 1011
Surface resistivity IEC60093 Ohm Condt. 1012
Dielectric Strength IEC- 60243-1 kV/mm Dry 32

DESIGN & INSTALLATION GUIDE

Standard Length 17 x 15mm (OD x ID) Part No. 1.0 M

8000101

2.0 M

8000102

3.5 M

8000103

5.0 M 8000105
REQUIRED CLEAN AGENT(Kg) 0.17-0.26Kg 0.34-0.51Kg

 

0.63-0.84Kg

 

0.85-1.28Kg
VOLUME PROTECTED (m3) 0.2-0.3m3 0.4-0.6m3 0.75-1.0m3 1.0 -1.2m3
Standard Length 12 x 10mm (OD x ID) Part No. 1.5M

7000301

3.0 M 7000303 5.25M 7000305 7.5M 7000307
REQUIRED CLEAN AGENT(Kg) 0.20 -0.25Kg 0.38-0.45Kg 0.70-0.75Kg 1.0-1.10Kg
VOLUME PROTECTED (m3) 0.2-0.3m3 0.4-0.6m3 0.75-1.0m3 1.0 -1.2m3

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

AutoFireX® Max Automatic Fire Suppression Units Advantages

  • Self contained,Reliable,24 x7 Automatic Fire Detection & Protection for equipment against Fires.
  • Fast-Detection & Suppression of fire in seconds, mitigating losses due to equipment damage and downtime
  • Multiple Detection points-AutoFireX Proprietary Fire Detection Tube (FDT)acts as a Linear Pneumatic Heat detector can detect fire throughout its installed length
  • No External Power required to activate the system. No “False Alarm” or Discharges AutoFireX systems only activate in the event of an actual fire/heat impingement.
  • Post Discharge – Systems utilizing Clean suppression agents require no post-discharge clean up.
  • Easy to install in any new or existing Equipment’s (Electrical Panels, server rack etc.) and requires no power to operate.
  • Environmentally Friendly – Low Pressure systems utilizing UL certified Clean Agents is not harmful to equipment or the environment.
  • Interface Options -AutoFirex System comes with various options to initiate activities like Annunciation, shut on or shut of Power supply, ventilation, interface and monitoring through BMS, SCADA etc.
  • Low Maintenance-AutoFireX systems do not interfere with installation or maintenance of equipment and can also be retrofitted to existing equipment’s