Especially coordinated fire protection thanks to special extinguishing systems

Foam extinguishing systems function very similarly to sprinkler systems. The difference is that a foaming agent and air are added to the water used for extinguishing, thus increasing the extinguishing ability of the water. By using this technology, even larger fire hazards, such as the stores of highly flammable materials, can be reliably controlled. Depending on the composition of the foaming agent and extinguishing technique used, the extinguishing systems are classed as heavy, medium, and light foam extinguishing systems

Deluge systems are used when a fire in a building or outdoors is expected to spread very quickly. Here, in contrast to sprinkler systems, open sprinkler heads are used in extinguishing groups. When an extinguishing group is activated, the area being protected is sprayed with water simultaneously.


Water mist systems are adapted precisely to the object being protected. They have a considerably finer water spray than sprinkler systems. This effectiveness is increased by the fog that is created, while less water is used. When a fire starts, water mist systems react especially quickly and effectively and are used in rooms of an unusual shape and for special extinguishing systems the protection of special production machinery.

Gas extinguishing systems use non-flammable gases to extinguish fires. Depending on the type of gas being used, the extinguishing method is based either on the displacement of oxygen or on a phy-sical process. Gas extinguishing systems are resort-ed to when the use of water-based fire extinguishers is not appropriate (e.g. in a server room). They are activated by electrical or mechanical trigger mechanisms. For reasons of personal safety, the extinguishing gases do not stream out through the sprinkler heads into the protected areas until after a pre-defined delay period has passed.