New ultra high efficiency multi-purpose FFF concentrate available
Published: 01 January, 2007
We produce a whole range of synthetic AFFFs and alcohol-resistant foams and protein-based foams. Across the spectrum we can offer a very broad range of products.
We produce a whole range of synthetic AFFFs and alcohol-resistant foams and protein-based foams. Across the spectrum we can offer a very broad range of products.
“Thanks to our top-notch chemist, Dr. Ram Gupta, in the last 12-18 months we’ve launched many new products on the market, including Fomtec AFFF-ARC 1X1 NV (non-viscous), an ultra high efficiency multi-purpose film forming foam concentrate liquid. There’s a growing interest from industry in 1% products. Our 1x1 is a very low viscous, alcohol-resistant agent. When people are buying it - they can save weight, save space, reduce tank sizes and save on pumping requirements,” he comments.
“Our new formulations enable us to abandon use of gum in the ARC 1x1 and that’s what makes the product such a joy for the systems people; low viscosity, low proportioning and, most of all, high-performance.”
Other notable foams developed by Dafo include the Fomtec ARC 3x3 NV, the new FFFP ARC 3x3 and the FP Fluroprotein 3% PLUS - a new development for gasoline/MTBE fires. Primary users of these products include the chemical and petrochemical industry, plants and buildings/warehouses with sprinkler systems, as well as oil and chemical tankers.
“LNG is an upcoming market - we have a lot of enquiries from this sector and sell there too,” reports John. “Our fluorine-free foam (ENVIRO) comes in a 3x3 AR, 6x6AR and 3% and 6% synthetic for hydrocarbon fires - this also proving popular.”
John comments: “We have a major R&D programme focussed on foam development, looking for the ‘Holy Grail’ in our industry - the replacement of fluorine. While we have not been involved in the Lastfire Project we do meet the Lastfire protocols with several of our products.”
The hardware angle
Dafo Fomtec also makes the hardware to deliver foam to the seat of the fire. This includes inline inductors, balanced pressure, variable flow proportioning systems, bladder tanks, around-the-pump proportioning systems, water turbine-driven foam proportioners and self-inducting branch pipes and nozzles.
“The fact that we also make the hardware is a big advantage. The foam that puts out the fire is a result of the equipment and the people using it. We are equally concerned about good foam-making equipment. We offer a package which fits the agent together with hardware.”
John concludes: “Our aim is to produce accurate, reliable and durable foam-making equipment which can produce better and more stable foam - and with a better throw length. Users should always bear in mind the fact that foam needs to be agitated and projected effectively otherwise it just won’t do the job they bought it for!”
