FM-200™ Fire Suppression Systems
What is FM-200™ ?
Fardid FM200 systems are based on many years of experience in designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning gaseous fire fighting systems. FM200 is a colorless gas that is liquified under pressure for storage. Like Halon 1301 it has a low toxicity level and is super pressurized with Nitrogen to 24.8bar (360psi). It rapidly extinguishes most commonly found fires through a combination of chemical and physical mechanisms.
FM-200
WATERLESS FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
- The system fights Class A, B, and C fires with a clean agent that is electrically nonconductive and will not short-out electronic equipment or thermally shock delicate circuitry.
- The colorless, odorless gas leaves no residue, eliminating post-fire agent cleanup and minimizing downtime.
- This extinguishing agent is particularly suitable for the protection of spaces with electronic and electrical equipment.Offers an economical fire protection solution, especially for small and medium-sized rooms.
- Unlike the case of water, foam or powder secondary damage caused by the extinguishing agent itself is practically impossible.
How does FM-200™ work?
FM-200™ suppresses fire by disrupting the fire triangle. The fire triangle is made up of heat, oxygen, and a fuel source, and by removing one of these elements, the fire is extinguished. FM-200™ removes the heat or free radicals, which interferes with the fire triangle’s chemical reaction to extinguish the fire. Clean agent fire suppression systems, like ones using FM-200™, can achieve fire extinguishing concentrations in 10 seconds or less.
FM-200™ Features
- Zero ozone depleting potential
- Safe for use in occupied areas
- Suitable for protection on a range of high-value risks
- Existing Halon/CO2 control systems can be adapted for use with FM200
- Requires minimal storage space
- Like Halon, no clean-up is required after discharge
- Low pressure system
- Listed in the US Environmental Protection
FM200 has been found to be less toxic than Halon 1301, which makes it safe for use in the fully automatic mode in occupied areas. Typically FM200 requires a design concentration of 7%, which is well below the 9% No Observable Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) on cardiac sensitization.
FM200 contains no bromine or chlorine and therefore has zero Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP).
The atmospheric lifetime of FM200 is between 31 and 42 years which along with its zero ODP presents a long-term solution to fire protection requirements.
