Flameless Explosion Venting is a relatively new technology for protecting indoor equipment from the hazards of dust explosions.  This technology provides a ready solution for some applications where conventional explosion venting is not appropriate.  The following article, published in the January 2010 edition of "Powder Bulk Engineering", describes flameless explosion venting and how to select devices that comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements.  The article is written by Fike's Manager of Explosion Protection Technology, Jef Snoeys. 

Click here to view this interesting report concerning industrial dust hazards. - (offsite link)

Blue Springs, MO, July 15, 2008 – Fike announced today that its global clean agent fire suppression system offering will include the use of DuPont™ FM-200® clean agent, beginning August 15, 2008.

 The use of FM-200®(ASHRAE name HFC-227ea) will not require engineering changes to Fike’s product offering, nor will it require any technical or installation changes for Fike’s distributors. FM-200® has identical performance characteristics as FE-227® (ASHRAE name HFC-227ea) that Fike previously offered. After August 15, 2008, all Fike HFC-227ea systems globally will be marketed, manufactured, and delivered using the FM-200® brand. Fike’s systems with FM-200® will continue to meet UL and FM approvals as before.

Blue Springs, MO, August 19, 2008 – Fike is proud to announce it has been named Chemical Processing magazine 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards survey winner for explosion protection systems. 

Now in its fifth year, the award is based on a questionnaire sent to Chemical Processing readers via e-mail notices and electronic newsletters. Readers were given specific instructions to vote on their favorite technology provider in 45 different categories. By not providing a pre-selected list of companies in each category, readers avoided any influenced opinions and were free to list whomever they wanted. Fike has been listed as the top company for explosion protection systems every year since the survey began.

Blue Springs, MO, October 6, 2008 – Fike has announced reductions on lead times for Oilfield Products.

Oilfield customers require strict lead times on Oilfield Products. During drilling, completion, and production processes, schedules can not be compromised and on time delivery is critical. The Fike Oilfield Product team has created a delivery program that meets, and in many cases, exceeds customer-defined criteria. This program includes plant process improvements, and dedicated machines and experienced operators exclusively to Oilfield Products. All this has been accomplished while maintaining Fike’s high quality standards and workmanship. Moving forward, the team will continue to monitor results and address opportunities for improvement.

Blue Springs, MO, October 8, 2008 – Fike Alarm Systems is proud to announce the release of its newest products, the Precise Vision™ and Precise Touch™ computer-based event management systems.

Created to help control and monitor facilities during emergency situations, Precise Vision allows facility managers and/or key personnel the ability to respond to alarm and trouble situations with just a few easy clicks -- gaining access to building floor plans, emergency contacts, and security plans. In addition, Precise Vision has the capability to inform appropriate personnel via email about alarm situations.

Precise Touch is an intuitive computer graphics package designed for use in public locations so that responders can quickly locate an alarm situation, view floor plans, identify potential hazards and find emergency exit routes. This intelligent device is also powered with knowledge to locate where a fire started, how it is progressing and what potential hazards may exist, so personnel can quickly locate the nearest exit route.