Forexpan |
Class A Foam Concentrate
Forexpan is a synthetic fire fighting foam concentrate specially formulated for Class A applications such as forestry and wildland fire control, structural fires, and tyre and paper fires. |
Benefits |
- At 1% – Forexpan can be used for small Class B hydrocarbon spill fires involved in a forestry environment. eg. leaking truck fuel tanks or refuelling equipment
- Economical – 0.1% to 1.0% proportioning rate depending on method of application. – Acceptable environmental characteristics.
- Flexible in use – can be used through conventional water nozzles, air aspirating foam nozzles, compressed air systems or dropped from aircraft.
- Easily premixed – with fresh, salt or brackish water.
- Reduced storage space – one 5 gallon drum will produce 500-5000 gallons of foam solution.
- Excellent foam ability – particularly with fresh water, making Forexpan ideal for use in fixed wing aircraft and helicopter buckets.
- Long Shelf Life – in excess of 10 years if stored in accordance with Angus Fire recommended guidelines.
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Applications |
Five Way Attack Forexpan is highly versatile and can be used with a wide range of equipment for different methods of application. It is intended for use at 0.1% to 1.0% depending on the method of application:
- Ground Attack – Air aspirating nozzle of 0.3% proportioning rate; 0.1% for mop-up.
- Structural Attack – Conventional Nozzles; 0.5% proportioning rate.
- Aerial Attack – Fixed or Rotary Wing delivery systems; 0.6% proportioning rate.
- CAF Systems – Compressed Air Foam System; 0.15% proportioning rate.
- Fire Breaks and small Class B spill fires – 1% proportioning rate. The above proportioning rates are given for guidance only.
Users may vary them based on operational experience with the different systems. |
For more detailed information contact :
Yen Lee Fireweld Pte Ltd
1 Corporation Drive, #09-03 Revv , Singapore – 619775
Tel : (65) 62909890 Fax : (65) 62961444
E-mail – yenlee@fireweld.com.sg |