FIREMIKS® IS A MECHANICAL FOAM-DOSING SYSTEM USED FOR FIRE-FIGHTING. THE CIRCULATION OF WATER SOLELY DRIVES THE MOTOR; NO OTHER ADDITIONAL ENERGY IS REQUIRED! EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY.
ANIMATED EXAMPLES OF USE
Below are three practical examples of how a FIREMIKS can be used in different situations, it also shows the benefit of having a flow-proportional dosing with a wide range of flow and pressure. Use the buttons in the top right corner to activate the FIREMIKS!
Note: The animations visualize different possible applications, but does not necessarily conform to real practice.
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The example shows a single FIREMIKS installed to a larger foam generator system. It is also connected to a foam monitor on the ground that can be used simultaneously.
The FIREMIKS installed inside the fire truck is connected to two nozzles that can be used simultaneously, one fighting fire on ground and another from a sky-lift. A separate nozzle is also connected to the main water pump, for cooling down the object with water.
A FIREMIKS connected to two foam monitors in a large industrial area, which can be used separately or simultaneously.
Specific advantages for use at fire-brigades
Lower pressure losses compared with inductor-system, gives longer throw length. Increased safety for the fireman!
Works with different types of nozzles, as for example spray nozzles, high-, medium- and low-expansions foam nozzles. Also used at the same time and at different heights. You may open and close them independently of each other.
Enable the operator to quickly change from an empty foam tank to another without stopping the flow of water.
Requires a minimum of training, very reliable in operation.
One FIREMIKS may replace several inductors!
With its very compact design FIREMIKS is easy to install/use in fire tenders, foam carts, roll-on/roll-off pods, aerial ladder platforms, etc. Choose the type that suites your purpose best; Mobile "M", Demountable "D" or Fixed "F" type.
Specific advantages for use in fire-fighting installations
Pressure tank is not needed for the FIREMIKS-system. You may well use the standard container from the foam supplier.
Two FIREMIKS-units may be installed in parallel to double the flow and to optimize the security.
FIREMIKS-system works perfectly with different types of sprinkler heads, deluge nozzles, high- medium- and low expansion foam nozzles.
Choose the type that suites your purpose best; Sprinkler "S", Fixed "F" or Demountable "D" type.
THERE ARE FOUR DIFFERENT WAYS OF USING/
INSTALLING FIREMIKS® UNITS. CHOOSE THE TYPE
THAT SUITS YOUR PURPOSE BEST:
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS WHEN USING FIREMIKS
There are several important environmental and safety benefits when using the FIREMIKS-system.
FIREMIKS is driven solely by water. No other additional energy is required. Compared with other foam mixing
systems on the market which needs additional energy, for example an electrically or diesel driven foam pump, this gives the benefit of minimized energy consumption which also helps reduce the CO2 emissions.
An electrically driven foam pump may in some cases be an increased risk in hazardous areas. Electricity may create sparks and cause explosions in areas where there are flammable gases. With FIREMIKS this risk can be eliminated if you specify an explosion-proof unit. Furthermore water in itself is environmentally friendly, nonflammable, inexpensive, clean and easily disposable.
Another important environmental aspect with a powerful and easy-to-use foam dosing system, such as FIREMIKS, is that it is extremely quick and effective in extinguishing a fire based on chemical flammable liquids or solids. These fires may otherwise create very severe environmental effects and in some cases endanger peoples lives. New studies points also out that forest fires is behind 19 % of the CO2 emission which increases the global warming. With effective fire fighting systems such as FIREMIKS we can help to decrease that effect.
