Fire Suppression Systems for Forestry Vehicles – Combustion and electric vehicles

Forestry vehicles, such as harvesters, forwarders, and skidders, operate in high-risk environments. Dry wood, dust, and high engine temperatures make these machines particularly susceptible to engine, hydraulic, and battery fires. Protecting operators, machinery, and surrounding forests is crucial, and protecfire’s detexline 4MC fire suppression system, now enhanced with SPY-P technology, provides comprehensive protection for combustion, electric, and hybrid forestry vehicles.

Why Fire Suppression is Essential in Forestry

Forestry machinery works in remote and rugged terrain, often far from emergency services. A single fire can:

• Destroy expensive machinery

• Endanger operators

• Threaten surrounding forest areas

Early detection and rapid suppression are key. Automated systems like detexline 4MC se till att fires are extinguished before they escalate, minimizing risks to people and equipment.

protecfire detexline 4MC System Features

The Detexline 4MC system is a state-of-the-art fire suppression solution for forestry vehicles:

• Automatic Detection: Sensors detect heat or flames in engine compartments, hydraulic systems, and battery areas.

• Rapid Suppression: The system releases extinguishing agent instantly to suppress fires at their source.

• Robust and Durable: Designed to withstand vibrations, dust, moisture, and harsh forestry conditions.

• Compact Design: Can be integrated into different types of forestry vehicles without affecting operations.

SPY-P – Advanced Battery Protection for Electric Forestry Vehicles

Protecfire now offers SPY-P integrated into the detexline system for electric and hybrid forestry vehicles:

• Precise Detection: Identifies the exact battery cell on fire.

• Targeted Suppression: Directs the extinguishing agent only to the affected cell, leaving other batteries and surrounding systems untouched.

• Cooling and Fire Prevention: Floods the compromised cell to cool it and prevent fire spread to adjacent batteries.

• Safe Intervention Window: Provides time for operators and fire brigades to intervene safely, reducing risk during firefighting operations.

With SPY-P, forestry vehicles with electric powertrains receive cutting-edge, targeted fire protection, ensuring maximum safety for operators and surrounding equipment.

Certifications – Ensuring Reliability and Compliance

protecfire’s detexline 4MC with SPY-P is fully certified and tested:

• SPCR 183: Approved for fire suppression in mobile machinery.

• FA127 / SBF127:17: Swedish certifications for fire safety in forestry vehicles.

These certifications ensure the system meets the highest international safety standards.

Installation Details

Proper installation is critical for maximum efficiency:

• Strategic Placement of Nozzles: Covers engine, hydraulic pumps, and battery compartments for rapid suppression.

• Sensor Integration: Thermo-pneumatic sensors trigger automatic suppression immediately.

• Agent Storage: Compact cylinders with protected lines ensure no interference with vehicle operation.

• Maintenance Access: Designed for easy inspection, maintenance and long-term reliability.

Forestry vehicles face high fire risks in remote, challenging environments. With Protecfire Detexline 4MC and SPY-P, operators can rely on automatic, certified, and targeted fire protection for combustion engines and electric batteries alike. This system provides rapid detection, precise suppression, and battery cooling, safeguarding operators, machinery, and forests.