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Fire Safety Success: A Partnership with the Amerex Team and Our Customers
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Aluminum vs. Brass Valve Fire Extinguishers
11/02/2022 In Fire ExtinguishersAmerex distributors conduct hazard analysis in order to select the correct fire extinguisher for each environment.
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The Importance of School Bus Fire Suppression Systems
10/21/2022 In Vehicle Fire Protection“The wheels on the bus go round and round …” You may be surprised to know there are 380 reportable school bus fires per year, according to the United States Department of Transportation. What may be even more surprising is that many school buses do not have an automatic fire suppression system to detect engine fires.
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The Fire Extinguisher Solution for High-Risk Industrial Applications
07/06/2022 In Fire ExtinguishersIf you are searching for the right fire extinguisher for corrosive environments, look no further than the Amerex Z-series. A proprietary, zinc-enriched coating that resists corrosion for up to 12 years is the top choice for oil and gas platforms, mining, coastal, and more
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What You Need to Know About Novec 1230 Clean Agent and the Amerex Model 775
04/24/2022 In Fire ExtinguishersThe Novec 1230 wheeled extinguisher offers several unique benefits. The 3M™ NOVEC 1230™ Fire Protection Fluid is the long-term sustainable choice that also has the greatest margin of safety of any of the chemical agents in the marketplace today.
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New Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Products and Kitchen Fire Extinguisher: A Quick Guide
02/04/2022 In Kitchen Protection SystemsWith more choices and faster installations, the future of restaurant safety is here. Amerex is pleased to announce these new additions to our KP Products, which meet the requirements of the Standard UL 300.
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Innovative Technology Protects People from Electric Vehicle Fire Hazards
01/10/2022 In Vehicle Fire ProtectionProtect people from Electric Vehicle Fire Hazards with the new SafetyNet EV Gas Detection System that gives advance warning of a thermal runaway event.
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How to Wind a Wheeled Fire Extinguisher Hose
12/08/2021 In Fire ExtinguishersMeet the Amerex expert who can show you how to wind a wheeled fire extinguisher hose.
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Halon 1211 Replacement for Aviation
12/01/2021 In Fire ExtinguishersFAA Fire Extinguisher requirements are changing: The Halotron BrX provides a unique solution for Halon 1211 replacement. These extinguishers utilize Halotron BrX to fulfill the next generation of aviation extinguisher requirements. BrX is low GWP and very low ODP clean agent approved for use on commercial aircraft.