Fire and explosion protection for
the textile industry

The textile industry produces various products out of different natural and artificial fibres. It does not only belong to the oldest, but also to the most important branches of industry. However, the production of cloth holds many risks of fire. Sparks, glowing embers or overheated particles can be generated along the entire production chain and easily cause fire and dust explosions.

DANGER ZONES OF THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY

Bale opener
Mixer
Blow room & carding
Rotary filter

Bale Press
Compactor
Blender
Cleaner

THE RIGHT SOLUTION

Risks of the textile industry

Overheating, mechanical damages or foreign bodies can be the cause of sparks and glowing embers. If sparks are generated within a machine, they can cause great damage by fire on the spot. Most of the machines being linked with each other by extraction systems, there is a high risk that fire spreads out into other production areas.

At the beginning of the spinning process, cotton is processed in the blow room where sparks may occur in all sections. Spark detectors in selected positions (see A. in flow sheet), identify sparks before a fire or explosion may occur. The spark detection system can initiate the diversion and/or stopping of the process.

Consequences of fire and explosions

A fire or explosion can have serious consequences for your company:

Injury and loss of human life
Damage to machines, transport facilities and storage space
Production interruptions
Loss of income
Repair costs owing to damaged machines
Replacement costs owing to destroyed machines
Loss of raw materials