Bag Opening Considerably Reduces the Risk of Fire
Joint research carried out by the FH Münster and BRT HARTNER GmbH has yielded important findings on improving fire safety in sorting facilities for lightweight packaging (LWP). As…
Technology Zone
Fire Detection and Safety
Fire detection and safety systems protect recycling plants against fires that start in stored waste, shredders and lithium-ion batteries. This zone covers early-warning and spark detection, thermal imaging, suppression and extinguishing systems, battery-safe handling and the compliance side of plant safety.
Latest in this zone
Fire Detection and Safety news and case studies
Promoted videos
Fire Detection and Safety in action
What this zone covers
Fire Detection and Safety in the Equipment Guide
6 equipment types in the Equipment Guide
Equipment Guide
Recommended manufacturers
No recommended manufacturers in this zone yet. Use the link above to see all manufacturers in the Equipment Guide.
Ask the Expert
Ask a fire detection and safety expert — free
Engineers and product specialists who answer technical questions from readers. The answer comes back to you by e-mail; when we publish it, other readers benefit too.
No field expert for this zone yet — your question still reaches our editors.
Market & Technology Focus
Fire Detection and Safety, in depth in your inbox
Every Thursday edition takes one market or technology in depth. These are the editions on this zone — read them online or get the next one by e-mail.
Subscribe to our E-newsletters
Join 28,000+ engineers, plant managers and technical buyers. Free, twice a week.
What this zone covers
Frequently asked about fire detection and safety
What is the difference between this Technology Zone and the Equipment Guide?
The zone is the editorial side: news, case studies, videos, newsletter editions and field experts. The Equipment Guide is the directory side: equipment types and the manufacturers that build them. This page links to its Equipment Guide category and back.
How do I find a manufacturer of fire detection and safety equipment?
Open the Equipment Guide category for this zone, pick an equipment type and open a manufacturer profile. Partner profiles carry direct contact details; other listings link to the company website.
Can I ask a technical question before I buy?
Yes. Ask the Expert puts your question to a field expert in this zone. The answer comes back to you by e-mail; when we publish it, other readers benefit too.