Fagus GreCon, Inc
Company Headquarters
648 Griffith Road
Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28217
United States
Company Description
GreCon Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems
Fagus GreCon the leader in Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems for over 50 years, helping eliminate early causes of fires and explosions. GreCon Spark Detection & Extinguishing Systems provide excellent preventive protection; it does not wait for an actual fire or dust explosion to erupt. The GreCon system prevents the development of these hazards by early detection and elimination of the ignition source. Infrared detectors monitor the conveying paths and activate counter measures within milliseconds.
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WHY IS SPARK DETECTION SO IMPORTANT IN PREVENTING FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS IN THE HYGIENE INDUSTRY?
The hygiene industry produces important everyday commodities. Sanitary towels, napkins, incontinence products or floor cloth use airlaid as absorbent core. Airlaid is produced from cellulose and binding agents. It is not processed in water, as usual in the production of paper, but in dry condition in a so-called compressed air method. Therefore the term ”airlaid“. Due to the fine grinding of the mostly combustible materials, single sparks or overheated particles are sufficient for an ignition. Defective machine parts, foreign bodies or high process temperatures can cause overheating, sparks or glowing embers that can cause fire and dust explosions in the mechanical and pneumatic conveying facilities and downstream filters, silos and bins. A GreCon spark detection and extinguishment system significantly increases the safety and protection of the production facilities.
Danger zones include: Hammer mills, forming areas, filters and extraction systems.
CONSEQUENCES OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION
A fire or an explosion can have serious consequences for your company
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Injury and loss of human life
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Damage to machines, transport facilities and storage space
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Production interruptions
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Loss of income
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Repair / Replacement costs due to damaged machines
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Loss of customers
PROTECTION CONCEPT FOR THE AIRLAID PRODUCTION
SPARK DETECTION - SIMPLY EXPLAINED
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GreCon Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems Simply Explained [EN] |
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THE RISK
Fires and dust explosions occur again and again in many different industries where combustible materials are being worked, exhausted, transported, filtered or dried. A dull tool, a damaged fan bearing, an over heated motor, or a foreign object within the material can be the cause. The damage statistics provided by insurance companies point out that filters, dust collection bins, silos and even complete production lines are the areas at greatest risk.
THE SOLUTION
Detect the ignition source and extinguish it before it causes a fire or dust explosion.
GreCon spark detection and extinguishing systems can reduce your risk by detecting and extinguishing sparks and embers before they reach the dust collector, filter, or silo. Spark detection is a preventative measure against the early causes of fires or explosions.
SPARK DETECTION & EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS OFFER SAFETY FOR YOUR PRODUCTION
Spark detection systems are primarily used as a fire prevention method in dust collectors, mechanical and pneumatic conveying systems by detecting and extinguishing sparks and embers. When working materials, sparks are created very quickly. A dull tool, a damaged fan bearing, an over heated motor, or a foreign object within the material can be the cause. This is a constant danger for all facilities where combustible materials are being worked, exhausted, transported, filtered or dried. The damage statistics provided by insurance companies point out that filters, dust collection bins, silos and even complete production lines are the areas at greatest risk. Foreign objects in the conveyed material, defective parts of production machinery, friction processes as well as electric sparks are all identified as fire generating.
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