Fogmaker: Fire suppression essential for port equipment

There is now a greater awareness about the inherent fire risks that port equipment could be susceptible to, according to fire suppression specialist Fogmaker, which has observed that stringent environmental regulations can lead to higher engine temperatures for longer periods. 

With destructive fires capable of causing great damage in ports and industrial applications, saving lives and valuable goods is an immediate priority, especially as fire suppression systems are the only type of safety system recommended by the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) for all types of port equipment. 

Lars Alrutz, sales manager at Fogmaker, told CM: “Reachstackers and forklifts in Europe are moving from Stage IV to Stage V engines, which introduce a diesel particulate filter. That increases the average temperature of the engine. The problem is increasing so the necessity for fire suppression systems is higher than ever.”