If your business relies on heavy machinery to complete its work, the potential for a fire to break out is a real risk that you face each and every day. The engines, hydraulic systems, fuel lines and electrical installations in these machines all have the potential to become a fire hazard, and due to their significant size, a traditional fire extinguisher is often not enough to control these fires.

As a result, investing in a quality Muster fire suppression system makes for a wise business decision. These specialised systems are very effective in providing a rapid response that minimises the damage and disruption caused by a fire on your worksite.

The importance of fire suppression systems cannot be overstated, because instead of relying on an immediate response from employees, they use advanced technology to detect the presence of a fire before it engulfs your machine. These systems are crucial in a range of industries, and as a result, there are several different types of fire suppression systems you can choose from to make sure your site’s unique needs are satisfied.

The Benefits of Muster Fire Suppression Systems

A quality Muster fire suppression system offers its user a huge range of benefits, making your site a safer environment for your employees and machinery.

Protects Your People and Your Plant

Undoubtedly, one of the most significant benefits of a Muster fire suppression system is the protection they provide for your employees and expensive heavy machinery. By installing a quality Muster Fire suppression system, you’ll essentially be investing in the protection of your business. In the event of an emergency, a Muster fire suppression system proactively works to counteract the fire and prevent flames from spreading, giving your people and assets an added layer of protection.

These systems are also highly specialised, and they can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of your worksite. As a result, their detection of fire hazards is particularly focused on the areas within your site that are most prone to the dangers of Fire, such as an engine bay on mobile or fixed machines & electrical rooms. This allows your employees time to work productively because they know that a quality Muster fire suppression system is continually monitoring for any fire hazards.

Minimises Downtime and Maximises Productivity

If a fire breaks out, the risk of extensive damage to your plant and equipment is likely, and this will come at some cost to repair. However, one of the most significant challenges associated with a fire is the downtime that your business will face. When your site is not fit for work and your heavy machinery requires repair or replacement, your business simply will not be able to work productively, and as a result, you will not be able to generate the same level of revenue.

However, by installing an effective Muster fire suppression system, you’ll be better able to avoid this costly downtime and instead, your business can continue to work productively and continue working towards meeting its obligations. While this is important in the short term, it also gives your clients more confidence and faith in your business, making you more likely to win more work in the future.

Suitable For A Range of Sites

If your business and its heavy machinery operate in high-risk or isolated environments, or you operate a mobile site, it’s highly advised that you install a Muster fire suppression system. In these environments, the risks associated with fires are even greater because access to emergency services may be limited, and their response times may be particularly slow. In these instances, a small fire can gradually become a hugely destructive event unless a high-quality system is in place that can suppress fire quickly.

Thankfully, Muster fire suppression systems are particularly versatile, and because they are not restricted by standardised designs, they can be installed in a variety of different applications. In these environments, work may be completed in isolated areas, and as a result, a Muster fire suppression system may be your only way of protecting your site from a fire hazard. Therefore, it’s particularly important for a quality system to be installed in these environments, as they significantly reduce the risk of personal injury and machinery damage.

Installing The Right System For Your Needs

Now that you understand the importance of fire suppression systems and the benefits they can provide, let's tell you where you can get them from. As the sole distributor of the Muster Range of fire suppression systems in New Zealand, we highly recommend these integral monitored systems that are designed for a wide variety of applications. These systems use eco-friendly F3 foam suppressants that do not contain any Fluorine’s, making them safer to use around employees, machinery and the environment. The Muster Linear Heat Detection technology ensures there are no gas leaks through the detection system.

However, it’s important to note that these systems will not be installed without a full Muster Risk Assessment prior to their installation. This risk assessment will take into account the application, as well as the type of equipment being used and the level of fire risk that may apply. 

Once this risk assessment has been carried out, the system will be subject to a customised design process, ensuring it is designed specifically to address any potential hazards within the application. Additionally, to make sure your business doesn’t encounter any legal issues, Hydraulink has made the decision to ensure that all systems are AS5062-2016 compliant when installed.

Quality and reliability are hallmarks of the Hydraulink Fire Suppression service, and our fire suppression systems are no exception to this. We ensure you receive a quality system that is installed by highly trained & qualified staff, and we will maintain the product throughout its lifetime.

To make this a reality, the Hydraulink team offers individualised servicing to meet the unique requirements of your site, and this typically revolves around annual services and visual inspections at 3 and 6-month intervals. We also produce comprehensive reports to help you trace the system’s lifespan and predict its remaining lifetime to make sure your business and its assets are never without quality fire protection.

Suitable For A Range of Sites

If your business and its heavy machinery operate in high-risk or isolated environments, or you operate a mobile site, it’s highly advised that you install a Muster fire suppression system. In these environments, the risks associated with fires are even greater because access to emergency services may be limited, and their response times may be particularly slow. In these instances, a small fire can gradually become a hugely destructive event unless a high-quality system is in place that can suppress fire quickly.