Fire Extinguisher

A fire extinguisher is a handheld active fire protection device usually filled with a dry or wet chemical used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergencies. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e., no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires the equipment, personnel, resources or expertise of a fire brigade. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical pressure vessel containing an agent that can be discharged to extinguish a fire. Fire extinguishers manufactured with non-cylindrical pressure vessels also exist but are less common.

There are two main types of fire extinguishers: stored-pressure and cartridge-operated. In stored pressure units, the expellant is stored in the same chamber as the firefighting agent itself. Depending on the agent used, different propellants are used. With dry chemical extinguishers, nitrogen is typically used; water and foam extinguishers typically use air. Stored pressure fire extinguishers are the most common type. Cartridge-operated extinguishers contain the expellant gas in a separate cartridge that is punctured before discharge, exposing the propellant to the extinguishing agent. This type is not as common, used primarily in areas such as industrial facilities, where they receive higher-than-average use. They have the advantage of simple and prompt recharge, allowing an operator to discharge the extinguisher, recharge it, and return to the fire in a reasonable amount of time. Unlike stored pressure types, these extinguishers use compressed carbon dioxide instead of nitrogen, although nitrogen cartridges are used on low-temperature (–60 rated) models. Cartridge-operated extinguishers are available in dry chemical and dry powder types in the U.S. and water, wetting agent, foam, dry chemical (classes ABC and B.C.), and dry powder (class D) types in the rest of the world.

Wheeled fire extinguisher and a sign inside a parking lot

Fire extinguishers are further divided into handheld and cart-mounted (also called wheeled extinguishers). Handheld extinguishers weigh from 0.5 to 14 kilograms (1.1 to 30.9 lb), and are hence, easily portable by hand. Cart-mounted units typically weigh more than 23 kilograms (51 lb). These wheeled models are most commonly found at construction sites, airport runways, heliports, as well as docks and marinas.

Specification :-

WATER TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Water type fire extinguishers are designed specifically to combat fires fueled by ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, and fabric. These extinguishers are primarily composed of water and a compressed air cartridge, which expels the water in a controlled manner.

###Key Features:

- Suitable for Class A fires

- Serves as an affordable and accessible fire-fighting tool

- Consists of a pressure gauge indicating the readiness for use

- Ergonomically designed to allow easy handling

- Capable of spraying water in a stream or spray pattern

##2. Advantages of Water Type Fire Extinguishers

Water type fire extinguishers offer several advantages over other types, making them a popular choice for fire prevention and control

Water Type  fire extinguishers

Specifications	2 ltr.	9 ltr.
Operating Pressure	12 bar
Min. Effective Discharge Time	8 sec.	13 sec.
Propellant	Dry Nitrogen
Charge	Water with Additive

 

Mechanical Foam (AFFF) Type Fire Extinguisher

Specifications	9 ltr.
Burst Pressure	55/80 bar min., 110 bar (actual) approx
Cylinder Testing Pressure	35 bar for 30 sec.
Operating Pressure	12 bar
Min. Effective Discharge Time	15 sec.

Carbon Dioxide Type Fire Extinguisher

2 kg Carbon Dioxide Type Fire Ext

Product Details : Tech Specification

• Capacity : 2 Kg
• Empty Weight : 6.0 Kg (Approx)
• Gross Weight : 8.0 Kg (Approx)
• Certification : ISI, CE and PESO/CCOE approved
• Can Height : 470 ± 10 MM
• Diameter : 108 ± 2 MM
• Discharge Time : Min. 08 Seconds
• Discharge Range : Min. 02 Meters

• Applicable on : Class B, C and Electrically started Fire
• A Rating : –
• B Rating : 21B
• Can Construction : Hot spinning / Forging
• Valve Construction : Forging & Machining
• Powder Coating : Spray Painting
• Metal Sheet Thickness : Minimum 4.0 MM

3 kg Carbon Dioxide Type Fire Ext

Product Details : Tech Specification

• Capacity : 3 Kg
• Empty Weight : 8.0 Kg (Approx)
• Gross Weight : 11.0 Kg (Approx)
• Certification : ISI, CE and PESO/CCOE approved
• Can Height : 425 ± 10 MM
• Diameter : 140 ± 2 MM
• Discharge Time : Min. 08 Seconds
• Discharge Range : Min. 02 Meters

• Applicable on : Class B, C and Electrically started Fire
• A Rating : –
• B Rating : 34B
• Can Construction : Hot spinning / Forging
• Valve Construction : Forging & Machining
• Powder Coating : Spray Painting
• Metal Sheet Thickness : Minimum 4.2 MM

4.5 kg Carbon Dioxide Type Fire Ext

Product Details : Tech Specification

• Capacity : 4.5 Kg
• Empty Weight : 11.0 Kg (Approx)
• Gross Weight : 15.5 Kg (Approx)
• Certification : ISI, CE and PESO/CCOE approved
• Can Height : 610 ± 10 MM
• Diameter : 140 ± 2 MM
• Discharge Time : Min. 08 Seconds
• Discharge Range : Min. 02 Meters

• Applicable on : Class B, C and Electrically started Fire
• A Rating : –
• B Rating : 55B
• Can Construction : Hot spinning / Forging
• Valve Construction : Forging & Machining
• Powder Coating : Spray Painting
• Metal Sheet Thickness : Minimum 4.2 MM

6.5 kg Carbon Dioxide Type Fire Ext

Product Details : Tech Specification

• Capacity : 6.5 Kg
• Empty Weight : 15.5 Kg (Approx)
• Gross Weight : 22.0 Kg (Approx)
• Certification : ISI, CE and PESO/CCOE approved
• Can Height : 865 ± 10 MM
• Diameter : 140 ± 2 MM
• Discharge Time : Min. 15 Seconds

• Applicable on : Class B, C and Electrically started Fire
• A Rating : –
• B Rating : 55B
• Can Construction : Hot spinning / Forging
• Valve Construction : Forging & Machining
• Powder Coating : Spray Painting
• Metal Sheet Thickness : Minimum 4.2 MM

9 kg Carbon Dioxide Type Fire Ext

Product Details : Tech Specification

• Capacity : 9.0 Kg
• Empty Weight : 19.0 Kg (Approx)
• Gross Weight : 28.0 Kg (Approx)
• Certification : ISI, CE and PESO/CCOE approved
• Can Height : 1115 ± 10 MM
• Diameter : 140 ± 2 MM
• Discharge Time : Min. 15 Seconds

• Applicable on : Class B, C and Electrically started Fire
• A Rating : –
• B Rating : 55B
• Can Construction : Hot spinning / Forging
• Valve Construction : Forging & Machining
• Powder Coating : Spray Painting
• Metal Sheet Thickness : Minimum 4.2 MM

22.5 kg Carbon Dioxide Type Fire Ext

Product Details : Tech Specification

• Capacity : 22.5 Kg
• Empty Weight : 39.5 Kg (Approx)
• Gross Weight : 62.0 Kg (Approx)
• Certification : ISI, CE and PESO/CCOE approved
• Can Height : 1030 ± 10 MM
• Diameter : 232 ± 2 MM
• Discharge Time : Min. 15 Seconds

• Applicable on : Class B, C and Electrically started Fire
• A Rating : –
• B Rating : 89B
• Can Construction : Hot spinning / Forging
• Valve Construction : Forging & Machining
• Powder Coating : Spray Painting
• Metal Sheet Thickness : Minimum 5.3 MM

ABC TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

MODEL	BC/ABC 1KG	BC/ABC2KG	BC/ABC 4KG	BC/ABC 6KG	BC/ABC 9KG
IS Specification	15683	15683	15683	15683	15683
Type of fire	BC/AB&C	BC/AC&C	BC/AC&C	BC/AC&C	BC/AC&C
Extinguisher type	Stored pressure/ gas cartridge type	Stored Pressure	Stored Pressure	Stored Pressure	Stored Pressure
Extinguisher media	Dry power (sodium-bi-carbonate /mono ammonium phosphate) IS:4308/IS: 14609 pressurized with N2   gas	Dry Power(sodium-bi-carbonate mono ammonium phosphate) IS:4308/IS: 14609 pressurized with N2   gas	Dry Power(sodium-bi-carbonate mono ammonium phosphate) IS:4308/IS: 14609 pressurized with N2   gas	Dry Power(sodium-bi-carbonate mono ammonium phosphate) IS:4308/IS: 14609 pressurized with N2   gas	Dry Power(sodium-bi-carbonate mono ammonium phosphate) IS:4308/IS: 14609 pressurized with N2   gas
Min effective discharge(%)	90	90	90	90	90
Min jet length (mtr)	2	2	4	6	6
Discharge time (sec)	More then 8 sec	More then 8 sec	More then 13 sec	More then 13 sec	More then 13 sec
Test pressure(kgf/cm2)	35	35	35	35	35
Charged pressure(kgf/cm2)	15	15	15	15	15
Operation position	Upright	Upright	Upright	Upright	Upright
Operating valve	Squeeze grip type with Nozzle	Squeeze grip type with Nozzle	Squeeze grip type with discharge pipe& nozzle	Squeeze grip type with discharge pipe& nozzle	Squeeze grip type with discharge pipe& nozzle
Operating temperature	-10° to 55° C	-10° to 55° C	-10° to 55° C	-10° TO 55°C	-10° TO 55°C
Fire rating	1A,8B	2A, 13B	2A ,21B	3A ,21B	4A , 34B