Prevent a Potential Disaster

Let KVA Engineering solve your spark detection needs and prevent a potential disaster.

A potential disaster such as an explosion or fire on your baghouse is best handled with preventative measures that are immediate, effective and reliable. The Flamex system detects and extinguishes a spark on an average of less than 3/10 of a second, well before it reaches the dust collection unit or storage bin. This may be the quickest pay-back you’ll ever receive on a business investment.

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How it Works

As a spark travels through the duct work of your collection system, it is instantly identified by the Flamex infrared detectors flush mounted to the blow pipe. The system initiates water flow through strategically placed nozzles to establish an instantaneous wall of water inside the duct, effectively extinguishing the sparks or embers. The system automatically resets itself with no down time or messy clean-up.

Each Flamex system is carefully constructed of the finest and most durable materials available. Additionally, we provide alternative detectors and extinguishing agents when necessary to tailor your system to meet the specific needs of the working environment.

For more information on the Flamex system, visit the Flamex website.

Optional components include the following:

• Air purge detectors
• Water flow monitors
• Booster pumps
• Heat, smoke, flame detectors
• Remote alarms
• External test light system

Spark Detection Abort Gates by KVA Engineering

KVA Built High Speed Abort Gate to meet NFPA requirements of less than 600 millisecond operation.

• Electric Screw Jack Design
• Hinged Access Door
• Works With Any Spark Detection System
• 110 Volt Control Panel
• NFPA 664 Compliant
• Duct Diameter 12″ and 60″
• Weather Hood
• Automatic Re-Settable Gate
• Complete Control Panel
• Fail-Safe Electromagnet
• Exterior Safety Yellow Paint
• Heavy Duty Construction

Options: Support structure, ladder, access platform, UL approval on control box.

More On Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems

Download this technical feature entitled “Spark Detection And Extinguishing Systems Can Help Reduce The Frequency Of Dust Explosions” which is only two pages long, yet is full of other great information to help avoid a potentially horrible disaster.