In the fields of mining, port loading and unloading, and oilfield operations, industrial vehicles such as loaders, mining dump trucks, front-loaders, and oilfield fracturing vehicles play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of production. However, these vehicles operate in harsh environments characterized by high temperatures, dust, and vibration on a year-round basis, making areas such as the engine compartment, hydraulic system, and fuel tanks highly susceptible to fires. In the event of a fire, it would not only result in the destruction of expensive equipment and a complete halt in production but could also pose a threat to the lives of the people on site.
GMFire‘s Protection has made significant advancements in the field of digital and intelligent special fire protection technologies. Its independently developed automatic fire extinguishing system for industrial vehicles utilizes intelligent technology to create a comprehensive protection network, ensuring no blind spots in fire prevention and control, and providing a solid safety barrier for industrial vehicles in various scenarios. The key to the effectiveness ofGMFire’s automatic fire extinguishing system for industrial vehicles lies in its combination of multiple high-quality extinguishing agents and an intelligent, efficient fire extinguishing mechanism.
In terms of the choice of extinguishing agents, the system primarily uses two environmentally friendly and highly effective types: water-based extinguishing agents and perfluorohexanone extinguishing agents. Water-based extinguishing agents, with their unique formulations, can rapidly cool down the area and effectively prevent combustion, without causing secondary harm to humans during the fire extinguishing process, making them perfectly suitable for the requirements of green mining practices. Perfluorohexanone extinguishing agents, on the other hand, possess excellent insulating properties and leave no residue after use, making them particularly suitable for extinguishing fires caused by electrical equipment on industrial vehicles, thus preventing corrosion and damage to sensitive components. The combination of these two extinguishing agents enables the system to effectively handle various types of fire hazards associated with industrial vehicles.
In the area of fire prevention and control, this system can be regarded as the “intelligent fire guard” for industrial and mining vehicles. The system is equipped with intelligent fire detectors, which form a 24/7 monitoring network in the flammable areas of the vehicles, continuously capturing abnormal temperature signals. Once a potential fire hazard is detected and reaches the warning threshold, it not only immediately triggers audible and visual alarms in the cab but also simultaneously sends warning data to the central control room of the mine. Once a fire is confirmed, the system can automatically activate the fire sprinklers within seconds without any human intervention, precisely delivering the fire extinguishing agent to the root of the fire, quickly breaking the chain of combustion, and fundamentally preventing the spread of the fire. This fully automated process of “monitoring, warning, and extinguishing” completely solves the industry’s problem of delayed manual fire response.
To accommodate the different operational characteristics of various industrial and mining vehicles, GMFire insists on customized designs to further enhance the adaptability of the fire extinguishing systems. Considering the wide variety of industrial and mining vehicles, ranging from underground scraper conveyors, gantry trolleys to open-pit mining trucks, and concrete mixer trucks, the operational environments and structures vary significantly. Therefore, the system offers a “one-vehicle, one-solution” customization service. In terms of operation modes, there are three startup options: automatic control, manual button control, and emergency mechanical control. This not only meets the automatic prevention and control needs during unmanned operations but also provides multiple emergency backup options for on-site personnel. Additionally, the system uses a compact药剂 bottle valve assembly that does not occupy any functional space of the vehicle during installation, making it suitable for the spatial layouts of various industrial and mining vehicles. Notably, it also features a zero-electricity mechanical mode that can operate without a power supply, which not only reduces the cost of power installation but also avoids the risk of secondary fires caused by electrical leaks or short circuits, significantly enhancing the system’s operational stability in extreme environments.
From technology research and development to practical application, from adapting to mid- to low-end vehicles to upgrading to high-end intelligent systems, GMFire‘s Protection continues to empower the fire safety of industrial and mining vehicles with innovative technologies. Its core advantages of “precise detection, second-level response, and customized adaptation” not only equip special vehicles with “fireproof armor” but also provide solid safety guarantees for industries such as mining, ports, and oilfields. In the future, with the continuous iteration of technology, this system is bound to become a core support for the high-quality development of the industrial and mining sector, ensuring that every special vehicle can operate efficiently while maintaining safety, and allowing every worker to carry out their duties with peace of mind while being protected.
