StrykerPlus Fire Suppression Systems StrykerPlus Fire Suppression Systems Proudly designed, engineered and manufactured by BFI Fire – StrykerPlus Fluorine-Free foam fire suppression systems are tested and certified by ActivFire to AS 5062:2016. BFI Fire maintains large stock holdings of StrykerPlus pre-engineered Flourine-Free foam fire suppresion system components across key Australasian distribution points, meaning we can quickly and efficiently supply and fulfil your needs. StrykerPlus pre-engineered Fluorine-Free foam fire suppression systems are designed to protect heavy mobile vehicles and plant equipment across the followingindustry sectors: Mining Agriculture Waste Management Forestry Construction BFI Fire supports a nationwide network of distributors fully trained in the design, installation, and maintenance of StrykerPlus pre-engineered Fluorine-Free foam fire suppression systems. Benefits Ease of site servicing with no agent premixing required Outstanding suppression capabilities Highly competitive, cost-effective pricing Custom designed to your specifications 100% biodegradable – free from fluorine, PFOS & PFOA AS 5062:2016 certified and listed by ActivFire Continuous investment in improving and maintaining supply and parts Warranty and after-sales support More News and Event Product Knowledge What Are Positive Displacement Flowmeters? WHAT ARE POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT FLOWMETERS? As illustrated in the example above, the pulse is generated as the liquid in green… Product Knowledge 7 Ways To Fail When Choosing A Fire Suppression System… Fire suppression systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment are investments worthy of close consideration and a thorough implementation plan. As a… Product Knowledge With Outset You Reach The Perfect Weight ON BOARD WEIGHING SYSTEMS AND TPMS WITH OUTSET YOU REACH THE PERFECT WEIGHT Our on-board weighing and tyre pressure monitoring…

MAINTENANCE EFFICIENCY IS KEY TO MINING OPERATION PRODUCTIVITY Everything is a numbers game in the mining industry,especially when maintaining the fine balance between expense and time. Running lean requires operational efficiency reliant on a defined service schedule for vehicles that eliminates downtime and maintains vehicle productivity.  To better contextualize how granular mining operations can be tracked, let’s take the example of an average open-pit goldmine with a 2 g/t Au grade. There is a reason that they call equipment at mine sites “earth movers” and not “gold movers” as 90,000,000 grams of earth yields around 180 grams of gold after extraction.  To move as much ore as possible, our hypothetical mine likely has around 60 haul trucks and 4 excavators with hydraulic shovels to move material. This excludes additional working equipment like dozers, loaders, graders and drilling rigs that make the final transport happen. Each shovel loads 15 trucks with 4 full buckets each. On a decent loading surface, a good operator can fill a bucket, dump it into a truck and get back to the face in 30 seconds, which brings us to 2 minutes per truck and 1 minute between the trucks to drive at the spot. One full loading cycle of 15 haul trucks then will take around 45 minutes, and the drive to a dump area should be less than 45 minutes for a shovel to run without downtime. Shovels need to be kept in service to increase efficiency; the downtime cost of these shovels can be around $60,000/hour and the downtime of a haul truck around $3,000. To increase the equipment availability rate (the ratio of equipment in service to the total number of equipment on site), mining companies use the following tools: SERVICE TRUCKS A workshop on wheels, service trucks primarily serve the bigger shovels and excavators at a mine site. With the cost of machine downtime at so high a premium, these trucks are equipped todeliver high volumes of grease and increased flow rates of oil. These services minimize the service time of bottleneck machinery on site and help to optimize operational efficiencies. LUBE PIT STOPS While not quite hitting the speeds of the vehicles on a NASCAR or Formula 1 track, haul trucks come to a pit stop located at an open-pit at the site to make oil top-ups, refill grease reservoir, fuel up, and receive overall equipment inspections. Fluid management solutions play a crucial role in ensuring oil and lubricants are properly tracked. MOBILE LUBE CONTAINERS Much like a mobile triage might be set up for medical emergencies, mobile lube containers act like workshop islands around the open pit for quick maintenance solutions. Equipped to service a wide range of machinery, the pumps aboard mobile lube containers support varying lubricants and dispensing requirements. MINING WORKSHOPS The largest facility for mining maintenance operations, the main mining workshop has expanded capacity to fit larger haul trucks and other equipment inside for more thorough maintenancethan is done out in the field. While most machines have planned maintenance that might require a trip to the workshop, the purpose of service trucks, pit-stops and mobile lube containers is to ensure machines enter the bays as infrequently as possible. Using the right equipment in all maintenance-related tasks is very important. The equipment you choose to use in your mining operation could help provide faster maintenance, which will help eliminate the hours of downtime your equipment has, bringing in more gold to your processing facilities. Graco has you covered, producing a wide range of lubrication related products for regular maintenance and for the on-vehicle automatic lubrication systems. More News and Event Product Knowledge Intelligent DMS and ADAS AI Dashcam Intelligent DMS & ADAS AI Dashcam Intelligent DMS & ADAS AI Dashcam adopts all-in-one design, with built-in 4G/WiFi/GPS antenna, front… Product Knowledge About Liquid Controls About Liquid Controls Meet the original Liquid Controls founder: An avid racing enthusiast, jazz musician, and entrepreneur, Fred Wacker was… Product Knowledge What Are Positive Displacement Flowmeters? WHAT ARE POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT FLOWMETERS? As illustrated in the example above, the pulse is generated as the liquid in green…

Fire suppression systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment are investments worthy of close consideration and a thorough implementation plan. As a manufacturer of vehicle fire suppression systems with 50+ years of experience working in various industries across all seven continents, we’ve seen clients make mistakes that have threatened the success of their projects. We want to help alleviate any pain upfront and review some sure ways to fail when selecting and deploying fire suppression systems. We don’t believe you have to be the one making mistakes to learn from them. 1. Go With The Lowest Priced Option Make your first mistake by going with the lowest sticker price to save money on the front end without investigating what makes the fire suppression system price higher. There may be several factors in play here, like higher quality components reducing future maintenance costs; the expertise of the manufacturer; or simply a more reliable support network that picks up the phone when you have a question. 2. Skip The Fire Risk Assessment Opting out of a Fire Risk Assessment to uncover the unique fire risks of your equipment would be a big blunder. These assessments reveal several risks, like ignition and fuel sources on and around the machine and the probability of those sources coexisting to create a fire. Ultimately, the results of a Fire Risk Assessment allow you to select the right size system and install it properly to effectively put out a fire. 3. Select The Smallest Sized System To Meet Equipment Demands Don’t go with a fire suppression system that is undersized based on the needs of your heavy-duty mobile equipment. Ultimately, if your machine is under-protected, then it’s not protected at all. A Fire Risk Assessment and experienced fire suppression system manufacturer can aid you in selecting the right-sized system for your vehicles. 4. Discount The Benefits Of A Dual Agent System You’ll be making a mistake if you don’t consider a dual agent fire suppression system, instead opting for a liquid-only one. Both dry and liquid agents have pros and cons in terms of firefighting effectiveness. But, by combining these agents with a dual agent system, you benefit from all the pros and none of the cons. Dual agent systems are also more economical and take up less overall space on the machine than a liquid-only system. It’s so effective, the NFPA requires dual agent for large hydraulic shovels. 5. Overlook The Importance Of Third-Party Certifications Failing to consider suppression system third-party approvals before making a decision can compromise the quality and reliability of your purchase. Sure, a fire suppression system company can tell you they provide a quality product, but third-party testing by independent organizations provides unbiased credibility that you can trust. Bottom line: third-party approvals provide peace of mind that your fire suppression system will work each and every time it’s used. 6. Leave The Installation To Distributors Without Experience When you’re ready for system installation, you’d be dropping the ball by letting a distributor without heavy equipment experience conduct your installation. There’s a big difference between fire suppression system installation experience in a commercial building and experience on large pieces of expensive mobile equipment. You certainly don’t want your technicians learning as they go. 7. Forget The Maintenance Plan Finally, discounting the importance of a maintenance plan can compromise the success of your entire fire suppression system project. Once a fire suppression system is installed, it becomes part of the machine and requires regular, preventative maintenance just like the equipment itself does. A high-quality system that’s installed correctly and maintained properly will always work when it should to protect your people and assets. More News and Event Product Knowledge Efficiency, Minimize Costs: Experience The Unparalleled Potential Of Fast Fill… Fast Fill Systems Efficiency, Minimize Costs: Experience The Unparalleled Potential Of Fast Fill Systems! We offer cutting-edge fuel system solutions… Product Knowledge Why use hose reels? Why use hose reels? Reelcraft Benefits Why use hose reels? Why use hose reels? Because they make hose handling more… Product Knowledge Benefits Of Paguld Intelligent Automatic Lubrication System Totally Save Us$… Benefits Of Paguld Intelligent Automatic Lubrication System Totally Save Us$ 45000 For 6 Years 1. Better Lubrication, Reduce Equipment Failure…