Foam systems

Foam systems have special application system that discharges a concentrated mixture of water and foam that releases a stream of foam through the extinguishing unit (generator, sprinklers, portative wheeled unit).

Benefits

• Used for high fire hazard areas, such as flammable liquids, airport and heliport hangars;
• Minimizes water damage;
• Covers the material with a fine coat of foam to avoid re ignition of the fire once the degree of flammability (flashpoint) of a flammable product is reached.

Required Considerations

• Foam can generate corrosion in the pipes;
• Foam must be recovered in an ecological way and adequately disposed by an accredited laboratory;
• More maintenance cost than a conventional system.

Environmental Sustainability

• The foam must be recovered in containers and sent to a specialized firm for environmental recovery;
• A foam system can prevent explosions and human losses.