Carbon Dioxide CO2
Why choose a carbon dioxide fire protection system?
Carbon dioxide or CO2 is an environmentally safe gas that is colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive . . . and highly efficient as a fire suppression agent. Carbon Dioxide fire protection systems use intelligent, reliable, and fast-acting control panels to quickly sense a fire before it can cause damage to property. Carbon dioxide gas has a high rate of expansion, which allows a CO2 fire protection system to work fast.
When applied to a fire, CO2 provides a heavy blanket of gas that reduces the oxygen level to a point where combustion cannot occur. Since carbon dioxide is a gas, there is no clean-up associated with a CO2 fire suppression system discharge . . . that's minimal interruption to your business! In fact, the cost of clean-up and peripheral damage associated with water sprinkler systems, foam systems, and dry chemical agents can exceed the costs associated with the actual fire damage. With a Carbon Dioxide system, clean up costs and downtime associated with a CO2 discharge are negligible.
Other Benefits of a Carbon Dioxide Fire Protection System include:
Download our CO2 System Brochure.
Contact us to see how we can help by either providing general specifications or custom tailor them for your project.
Typical applications for CO2 fire suppression systems (PDF format):
Due to their inherent life safety risk, CO2 systems should only be designed and installed by trained and experienced personnel. Below are some general application guides. (PDF format):
Attaining compliance NFPA 12 (2005 edition) for existing CO2 Systems
General outline of changes in NFPA 12 (2005 Edition)
Detailed General outline of changes in NFPA 12 (2005 Edition)
CO2 fire suppression systems Material Safety Data Sheets (PDF format):
Carbon Dioxide
Typical equipment used on our CO2 fire suppression systems (PDF Format):
Carbon dioxide or CO2 is an environmentally safe gas that is colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive . . . and highly efficient as a fire suppression agent. Carbon Dioxide fire protection systems use intelligent, reliable, and fast-acting control panels to quickly sense a fire before it can cause damage to property. Carbon dioxide gas has a high rate of expansion, which allows a CO2 fire protection system to work fast.
When applied to a fire, CO2 provides a heavy blanket of gas that reduces the oxygen level to a point where combustion cannot occur. Since carbon dioxide is a gas, there is no clean-up associated with a CO2 fire suppression system discharge . . . that's minimal interruption to your business! In fact, the cost of clean-up and peripheral damage associated with water sprinkler systems, foam systems, and dry chemical agents can exceed the costs associated with the actual fire damage. With a Carbon Dioxide system, clean up costs and downtime associated with a CO2 discharge are negligible.
Other Benefits of a Carbon Dioxide Fire Protection System include:
- Fast and Effective—within seconds, CO2 penetrates the entire hazard area to smother the combustion
- Electrically non-conductive—allowing for a wide range of applications
- Versatile—CO2 is effective on a wide range of flammable and combustible materials and approved for Class A, B, and C hazards
- Environmentally friendly—because carbon dioxide is naturally found in the atmosphere, there is no environmental impact
- Recognized by top independent listings and approvals agencies including Factory Mutual (FM)
- Peace of mind with a full 1 year warranty
- ISO 9001 Certified
Automobile Manufacturing- Industrial Plants
- Process Plants
- Refineries / Chemical Plants
- Paint / Coatings
- Marine / Offshore
- Petrochemical
- Food / Agricultural
- Wood Processing
- Pharmaceutical
Download our CO2 System Brochure.
Contact us to see how we can help by either providing general specifications or custom tailor them for your project.
Typical applications for CO2 fire suppression systems (PDF format):
| Electric Discharge Machining | Dust Collection Systems |
| Subfloor Protection | Wave Solder Machines |
Due to their inherent life safety risk, CO2 systems should only be designed and installed by trained and experienced personnel. Below are some general application guides. (PDF format):
| Electric Discharge Machining | Dust Collection Systems |
| Subfloor Protection | Wave Solder Machines |
Items Required to Comply w/
NFPA 12
(2005 Edition)
Important safety information concerning CO2 fire suppression systems (PDF format):NFPA 12
(2005 Edition)
Attaining compliance NFPA 12 (2005 edition) for existing CO2 Systems
General outline of changes in NFPA 12 (2005 Edition)
Detailed General outline of changes in NFPA 12 (2005 Edition)
CO2 fire suppression systems Material Safety Data Sheets (PDF format):
Carbon Dioxide
Typical equipment used on our CO2 fire suppression systems (PDF Format):