Material Handling

Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection Systems for Material Handling

Dafo Vehicle is a leading provider of advanced fire protection solutions for the material handling industry. Our innovative systems are designed to ensure the safety of your equipment, workforce, and operations, providing robust protection in diverse material handling environments.

Industry Expertise

With over a century of experience in fire safety, Dafo Vehicle is a trusted name in fire suppression technology. Our solutions are specifically engineered to meet the challenges of the material handling industry, delivering reliable protection where it matters most.

Customized Solutions

Around 200 million containers are shipped worldwide every year. This staggering volume of global trade, with ocean shipping representing 90%, underscores the industry's heavy reliance on 24/7 operation for site vehicles and machinery, making fire safety a paramount concern.

We recognize that every material handling operation is unique regarding its physical configuration and range of activities, but fire risks remain the same. Our fire protection systems are tailored to fit your equipment's specific requirements, ensuring precise and effective coverage that enhances safety and minimizes risk.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Dafo Vehicle's systems are at the forefront of fire detection and suppression technology. Our advanced systems independant of drivetrain technology feature early fire detection, and rapid suppression mechanisms to prevent damage and ensure operational continuity. With our technology, you can be confident in the safety of your operation.

Why you should choose Dafo Vehicle

Dafo Vehicle offers the most reliable and effective fire suppression systems for material handling equipment designed to survive demanding conditions and challenging working environments to secure the safety of operations. A potential fire in a port or dock environment would significantly impact the operation and surrounding environment, and there is no room for downtime.

The systems are designed to mitigate losses due to fire and reduce the impact on investment, reducing downtime, securing business continuity, and increasing the productivity of the end-users. Dafo Vehicle’s robust system not only protects individual hazards within the vehicle but can also easily be maintained and refilled on-site, reducing downtime and operational costs with very low TCO.

Ensure Superior Safety with Hexa+

Hexa+ from Dafo Vehicle provides a dependable and comprehensive vehicle fire protection solution, meticulously customized to meet your specific needs. Our all-inclusive service encompasses every facet of fire protection, including risk analysis, system design, delivery, training, installation, and extensive after-sales support. With over a century of expertise, Hexa+ is the top choice for Dafo Vehicle customers worldwide, ensuring compliance with both national and international safety standards.

How the Dafo Vehicle system works

The Dafo Vehicle fire suppression system consists of four integrated elements; Detection, Alarm, Suppression and Control, which work together in a coordinated, fast and efficient way to suppress fires. The detection system consists of a linear heat detector wire. It has a fixed temperature sensor with an alarm signal triggered when the activation temperature of 180°C is reached. This signal punctures the burst disc of the propellant gas cartridge, which releases nitrogen into the agent container.

The Forrex liquid is distributed to the nozzles through the pipe system. At the same time, the alarm system is activated, and an alarm horn in the vehicle and a light signal in the panel will warn the driver. The liquid agent will push away the oxygen, cool down the overheated engine parts, impregnate the burning material, stick to surfaces and effectively prevent re-ignition. The Forrex is non-corrosive and environmentally friendly.

The control unit has a Real-time Clock and Event Log that allows access to historical data, making it possible to analyze previous events.

SV K System With CV 01 And Alarm Panel 2

Compliance and reliability

Dafo Vehicle's fire protection solutions comply with stringent industry standards and regulations. We ensure your equipment meets all necessary safety requirements, providing peace of mind and operational assurance. SBF 127 and AS 5062 are some of the certificates that we hold.

You can find more information about our standards below.

Get in touch

Ready to enhance the safety of your material handling operations? Contact Dafo Vehicle today to learn more about our fire protection solutions and how we can customize a system to meet your specific needs.

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