Mobile Mining Equipment

Mining Vehicles Need Fire Protection

There are several reasons why mining vehicles are susceptible to fire. Many operate virtually nonstop, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. They use a host of flammable liquids including lubricating oils, diesel fuels, greases, and hydraulic fluids. And they generate considerable heat from engine blocks, manifolds, turbochargers, and brake systems.

When fire breaks out on a mining vehicle - whether underground or on the surface - the results can be dramatic. Expensive repair or replacement of valuable equipment is the obvious loss. Extensive downtime and business interruption can result in even greater expense as this equipment often takes many months to replace. And most importantly, fire on a mining vehicle can mean serious injury to the operator.

Insurance companies are well aware of these risks. That's why insurance rates are increasing and coverage for vehicles is becoming harder to find.

Systems You Can Depend On

In response to a need for mining vehicle fire protection in the 1960's, Ansul invented and introduced the A-101™ vehicle fire suppression system. Since that time, mining vehicles have grown in size and complexity - and Ansul has responded by refining and updating the A-101™ system as well as developing automatic detection and control systems for vehicles.

Over the years, Ansul has built its reputation in the mining industry on this basic problem-solving principle. And because of that reputation, today you'll find Ansul A-101™/CHECKFIRE® systems on more mining vehicles than any other brand on the market.

Ansul vehicle fire protection systems are installed, maintained, and serviced by a worldwide network of Ansul-authorized fire equipment distributors who are factory-trained and fully equipped to keep your systems fire-ready.

Insurance companies are well aware of these risks. That's why insurance rates are increasing and coverage for vehicles is becoming harder to find.