Fire safety in factories and warehouses

Fire protection: warehouse and factory suppression systems

Fire safety in factories and warehouses is vital, but managing and mitigating fire risks associated with manufacturing is a complex job. With a wide variety of fire hazards in the environment, from faulty wiring to overloaded circuits to forklift fires, it’s crucial that fires are detected and suppressed rapidly. 

Inadequate fire protection in warehouse or factory environments can have serious consequences. From injury to personnel and damage to essential equipment, the costs associated with fire in manufacturing can quickly add up. 

With more than 1,700 fires in UK industrial premises between 2022 and 2023, the risk of fire cannot be ignored (UK Home Office, 2023). Effective automatic fire suppression systems for warehouses and factories can significantly reduce the impact of a fire on a business, often detecting and suppressing the fire before it’s noticed by employees.

Why protect machinery and equipment in manufacturing?

Maximising fire safety in factories and warehouses is essential to avoiding equipment damage and repair costs, as well as disruption to operations and damage to raw material and finished products stored nearby. More seriously, fire can cause injury to staff.

Many fires in manufacturing start in an enclosed space or somewhere personnel can’t see, meaning that a fire may not be detected until it has grown out of control and caused significant damage. Automatic fire detection and actuation is crucial in detecting these fires quickly, and suppressing them before irreparable damage is done.

The ultimate fire safety in factories and warehouses

At Ardent, we specialise in automatic fire suppression for all types of plant and equipment found in manufacturing. We work with our customers to identify and assess the fire hazards in their facilities and recommend effective fire protection to minimise the risk of fire and its consequences.

At Ardent, we specialise in automatic fire suppression for all types of plant and equipment found in manufacturing. We work with our customers to identify and assess the fire hazards in their facilities and recommend effective fire protection to minimise the risk of fire and its consequences.

• Automatic detection and suppression

Our automatic fire suppression systems can be installed inside electrical cabinets and enclosures to detect and suppress fire at its earliest stage and without human intervention, preventing it from spreading. These systems provide reliable and effective automatic detection and actuation to ensure businesses are protected, even in unmanned areas.

• Automatic machine shutdown

CNC and EDM machinery often operate long hours unattended, and fire during these times can have serious implications. Our systems can provide the peace of mind of knowing that machinery is protected 24/7, aiding fire safety in factories and warehouses. What’s more, our systems can be interfaced with machines to automatically shut it down when a fire is detected.

• Mobile equipment specialists

Mobile equipment such as forklifts, excavators, and material handlers can pose fire risks, and electric forklifts can also pose a risk of electrical fires. Combine with fire ignition sources such as hydraulic or fuel lines and there is a uniquely hazardous environment. In addition to damage to the machine, a fire in a forklift operating in a warehouse or production facility can spread and damage the surrounding area and, in the worst-case scenario, injure personnel. Ardent fire suppression systems for light mobile equipment react to a fire in a matter of seconds, minimising damage to the machine.

• Tailored suppression agents

With a variety of suppression agents and detection and activation technologies available, our fire suppression systems are suitable for all plant and equipment applications. Knowing what systems are best for fire safety in factories and warehouses can be difficult, which is why our experts specify systems based on manufacturing needs and environments.

Service and support designed around manufacturing operations

At Ardent, we understand the impact of equipment and machinery downtime on factory and warehouse operations and productivity. That’s why it’s not just our systems that are always ready to react to fire, but our dedicated team is equally ready to respond to callouts within a matter of hours. Our systems are powered by a team who listens, understands manufacturing company’s needs, and fits seamlessly into operations to provide the highest service standards in the industry.