PlanerGuard

Technical Description – PlanerGuard

The Planer/Moulder is the heart of the production

• Long delivery time
• Costly loss of production (note. 40% due to fires)‏

Risk areas

• Friction at the lower feeding roller
• Bearings
• Cutters
• Engines
• Foreign objects

FIREFLY PLANERGUARD™ – FIRE PROTECTION OF HIGH-SPEED PLANER

Planing at high speeds leads to an increase in friction heat, making the process vulnerable to fire. Firefly’s Quick Suppression System PlanerGuard™ solution for high speed planers focuses on detecting ignition sources at an early stage. Non-invasive water mist suppression is used to suppress the fire quickly and effectively with the aim to avoid costly downtime and damage to the planer.

FIREFLY PLANERGUARD™ – FIRE PROTECTION OF OPEN PLANER

In many cases, large amounts of shavings are accumulated in and around the open planer. When ignited, these shavings can cause rapid fires resulting in considerable damage. Firefly’s PlanerGuard™ solution for open planers monitors the machine by using flame detectors installed local to the area. Non-invasive water mist suppression aims at quick and effective suppression of the fire, even in the closed areas of an open planer.

FIREFLY PLANERGUARD™ – FIRE PROTECTION OF MOULDER

A moulder is often installed in a production area adjacent to other machinery. The consequences of a fire in a moulder can therefore be extensive and cause damage to surrounding equipment. Firefly’s PlanerGuard™ solution for moulders detects sparks or incipient fire at a very early stage. Non-invasive water mist suppression aims at quick and effective suppression of the fire, even in the closed areas of a moulder.