High Expansion (Hi-Ex) fire foam generators rapidly flood areas with a deep layer of fire suppressing foam to extinguish flames, vapours and combustible gases by enveloping them. This is accomplished by using a mixture of foam concentrate-water sprayed into a special foam producing net at a rate between 200:1 and 1000:1 depending on the system.

SKUM’s Hi-Ex systems can be used for fire suppression at a wide range of locations including warehouses, mining operations, aircraft hangars, oil depots, ship holds, mine shafts and cable ducting. These systems are also useful for rapid extinction and blanketing of large flammable liquid spills and scenes. All units are available with a variety of inlet fittings and sizes to match existing hose lines.

Low Expansion Foam Generator

The Shturm VPG, Vega KNP and Antifire UVPN low expansion foam generators are designed for use at facilities where hazardous substances are stored. They are especially effective at protecting railcar racks, berthing complexes, hangars and warehouses where combustible liquids are stored. These low expansion fire suppression generators are much more resistant to the factors accompanying a fire at production and storage facilities (such as explosions) than traditional deluge sprinklers, which can easily collapse when exposed to high temperatures. They also are not affected by temperature changes and do not require manual direction to the zone of the fire. In addition, the lower expansion of the foam allows long projection distances and heights to be reached without putting the fire fighter at risk.