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Fire protection for heavy equipment.

FIRE SUPRESSION

AFEX Fire Suppression Systems has been providing rugged, reliable fire protection services for heavy equipment for over 50 years. In fact, it’s all they do. They are the number one manufacturer of fire suppression systems in the Americas with a distribution network that covers the globe. Their systems effectively detect and protect against threats ranging from engine to debris fires to protect your people and investments.

FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS

Heavy equipment fire suppression systems protect against threats to operators, assets and productivity. AFEX suppression equipment is rugged, reliable and easy to maintain. They offer dry chemical, liquid chemical and dual agent systems.

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS

Interested in protecting your equipment against fire? AFEX Fire Risk Assessment is the first step to selecting the best system for your vehicle. AFEX, together with GreasePoint, identify potential ignition and fuel sources, hardware requirements and more.

INDUSTRIES

AFEX suppression systems are built to last in a variety of applications. Some of the most common industries where you’ll find their rugged fire suppression systems on heavy equipment, include mining, forestry, and steel and slag.

GreasePoint & AFEX?

Protect your heavy machinery and ensure safety on your construction or mining site with GreasePoint’s expert installation of AFEX Fire Suppression Systems.

GreasePoint is committed to delivering not just a product, but a promise – a promise of protection against the unexpected dangers of fire. Our team, true craftsmen in fire safety, perform comprehensive assessments of each piece of equipment to ensure the most effective fire suppression solution is implemented.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The video demonstrates how fire suppression systems work to mitigate the threat of fire on heavy equipment through AFEX’s three-step process of detection, actuation and distribution.

Waste Handling

Waste handling equipment operates in a tough environment with unique fire hazards. Hydraulic oil leaks and trash accumulation can ignite quickly, engulfing expensive machines in flames in a matter of minutes.

Forestry

The number one preventable cause of timber harvesting equipment loss is fire. Equipment losses are not only losses in capital, but also losses in production. In response to these losses, insurance companies are raising rates, increasing the overhead burden on logging operations.

Mining

The mining industry is demanding, requiring heavy duty equipment to live up to the rigorous production demands. Among the factors attempting to halt operations, fire puts operators, production and equipment assets at serious risk.

Waste Handling

Waste handling equipment operates in a tough environment with unique fire hazards. Hydraulic oil leaks and trash accumulation can ignite quickly, engulfing expensive machines in flames in a matter of minutes.

Forestry

The number one preventable cause of timber harvesting equipment loss is fire. Equipment losses are not only losses in capital, but also losses in production. In response to these losses, insurance companies are raising rates, increasing the overhead burden on logging operations.

Mining

The mining industry is demanding, requiring heavy duty equipment to live up to the rigorous production demands. Among the factors attempting to halt operations, fire puts operators, production and equipment assets at serious risk.

ABOUT AFEX

AFEX is leading the heavy equipment fire suppression market, providing rugged and reliable systems to customers across the world. We are a family business with 50+ years of experience designing systems that function and protect against fire without ever deterring operations. Our promise is one of dedication – dedicating to help you protect your people and your investments from fire loss.

WHAT'S THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) OF AN AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM?

An investment in an automatic lubrication system for a typical piece of yellow iron, such as the Caterpillar 320 excavator, has an estimated ROI of as little as nine months. – ©Graco