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October 2015
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PRODUCT News
Fogmaker fire suppres-
sion systems from Sweden
have a solid reputation for
protecting both human life
and assets within the global
bus transportation market.
Fogmaker has an installed
base of more than 100 000
systems in over 50 countries
in Europe, the Middle East,
Australia and the USA. The
product for closed engine compartments is distributed in Southern Africa
by Fogmaker South Africa.
This high pressure water mist fire suppression system is reportedly
rapidly gaining popularity within a number of sectors where its value in
terms of decreased downtime and reduced insurance risk is apparent. John
Russell, General Manager for Fogmaker South Africa, says that uptake has
been high in the bus industry, with the system also now gaining traction in
industries using underground vehicles, forestry machines, marine vessels
and other specialised mobile machinery.
“Due to the use of hydro-pneumatic fire detection, which is totally
independent of any electric circuit, both the detection and suppression
systems work even when the electricity supply is disconnected. Resetting
a released suppression system is simpler, easier, faster and more effective
than with powder or foam suppression systems. The total life span cost of
Fogmaker suppression systems is low compared with competing systems,”
Russell says.
The patented discharge piston allows for a complete discharge, regard-
less of the orientation of the bottle. This, together with its high-pressure
(100 bar) operation, results in a smaller installation footprint.
John Russell, Fogmaker South Africa, tel (+27 82) 614-9157
The Fogmaker fire suppression system is gaining
traction on mobile machinery.
Fire suppression system gains
traction
New pump rental hub launched
Xylem South Africa recently opened its new pump rental hub – said to
be the largest of its kind on the African continent – in Kempton Park,
Johannesburg.
The team at Xylem South Africa, a part of the global water solutions
company Xylem Inc, has been hard at work over the past few months in
preparation for the opening of the new hub, which offers customers ease
of access to world-class pump rental solutions.
Over the past few years, Xylem South Africa has greatly expanded its
regional footprint with branches currently servicing clients in Gauteng,
North-West, Western Cape, Limpopo, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga
provinces.
The hub operates nationally through Xylem’s regional depots and deliv-
ery and transport options to other areas can be discussed upon request.
“This will ultimately result in less downtime and higher productivity for
clients. Coupled with the costs saved on initial capital layout on pumps or
related systems, the sky is the limit for our customers. We place great value
on providing the best solutions for businesses that place their trust in us,”
says Dirk Bekker, Rental Manager at Xylem South Africa.
Xylem South Africa, website:
www.xyleminc.com/za