How gas fire suppression system works?

Discover with S-TEC VINA how a gas fire suppression system operates when activated

Fire Detection

Smoke and heat detectors operate continuously 24/7. When an abnormal condition is detected, the system immediately sends an alarm signal to the central control panel and activates bells, sounders and strobes so that people in the area can respond promptly.

Discharge Activation

Once the central control panel confirms the alarm and the pre-discharge countdown expires, it signals the solenoid valve to actuate the pilot cylinder. The pilot cylinder releases gas through the copper actuation tubing, simultaneously actuating all agent storage cylinders.

Fire Suppression

The extinguishing agent is discharged evenly through the pipe network to the nozzles at the pressure calculated by our engineers, rapidly cooling the fire and reducing oxygen in the fire zone. Depending on the project, our engineers will recommend the most suitable extinguishing agent to optimize cost and minimize damage to the facility.

Key features

Fast, complete fire knockdown

The gaseous agent acts directly on the fire zone, reducing oxygen and absorbing heat, extinguishing fires significantly faster than other agents

Safe for equipment and assets

A clean, non-conductive, non-corrosive and residue-free agent — ideal for areas with electrical equipment, servers, archives…

Safe for people

Agents such as HFC-227ea, FK-5-1-12, IG-100, IG-55 and IG-541 are certified safe at design concentration – non-toxic and non-asphyxiating for people

Independent mechanism

The agent is stored compressed in cylinders, which can be installed locally or centralized in a cylinder room. Easy to arrange, with no continuously running pumps or large storage tanks as required by water or foam systems.

Easy installation

Gas fire suppression systems have a compact, lightweight modular structure that is easy to arrange and connect. Cylinders can be centralized or distributed according to the size of the facility, with no need for water tanks, large pumps or complex piping.