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FIREFIGHTING & PREVENTION

SOLAS-compliant Insulation Solutions

The Tmax-Retro? t marine engine insulation system from Thermamax, a durable all- round solution for the insulation of older marine engines, has been designed to set new standards for safety and ef? ciency for both older and newer vessels: guaranteeing safety on board vessels was made top priority when designing the system, as compliance with safety regulations is an absolute essential regardless of the age of the engine. In the engine room, where temperatures are at their highest, the risk of overheating is at its greatest and reliable ? re prevention here is vital: as 3D data are often not available for older engines, retro? tting with SOLAS-compliant high-performance insulation systems has only been possible to a limited extent until now. With Tmax-Retro? t, older engines

Thermax can now be ef? ciently upgraded with high-temperature insulation systems that not only meet but also exceed SOLAS standards. The Tmax-Retro? t all-in-one package provides customers with a comprehensive service, from needs assessment to installation of the completed insulation. This involves the preparation of the engine’s 3D data and, if neces- sary, cooperation with the engine manufacturer. The service includes a 3D scan of the installed engine and CAD integration of the data, the design and manufacture and on-site installation of a suitable insulation system, and post-installation servicing of the system.

www.thermamax.com

Firetrol Fire Extinguishing System

The MX 1230 ? re extinguishing system from Firetrol uses 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protec- tion Fluid, which will not damage electronics and leaves no residue behind. It also has a higher safety margin than other clean agents, making it extremely safe for people work- ing in protected areas. With 0.0 ozone depletion potential, an atmospheric lifetime of just ? ve days, and a global warming potential of 1.0, the MX 1230 system offers a long-term alternative to Halon or carbon dioxide. Firetrol’s exclusive 725 psi system allows lon- ger pipe runs, smaller pipe sizes, remote tank location, and multi-zone protection from a single cylinder bank. As the only Novec 1230 system approved for use with selector valves, Firetrol can deliver cost savings and system ? exibility for large area protection.

This is the only USCG-approved 725 psi system on the market.

www.? retrol.com

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