September 1, 2006—Tyco Fire & Building Products (TFBP), a division of Tyco International Ltd. and a world leader in fire protection technology, has introduced the Quell Fire Sprinkler System.
A first-of-its-kind design with a patent pending, the Quell system was created specifically for cold storage environments, such as frozen food storage facilities and unheated warehouses, says Tyco.
The launch of Quell represents a significant advancement in fire sprinkler technology, says Tyco. For the first time, there is a dry sprinkler solution that does not rely on in-rack sprinklers or anti-freeze, which are historically prone to damage and difficult to maintain.
“The absence of in-rack components and anti-freeze allows the Quell system to provide greater commodity classifications, higher roof and storage heights and lower installation costs–three major advantages to property owners,” said Charles Toogood, VP of United States Cold Storage, Inc. “This is really a breakthrough in sprinkler technology for companies that require fire protection in cold storage or unheated warehouse settings.”
In the event of a fire, the system employs a “surround and drown” effect to quickly control the fire, preventing costly damage to both storage facilities and the goods housed inside them.
Tyco Fire & Building Products is a leading manufacturer of water-based fire suppression system components and ancillary building construction products, distributing more than 28 million sprinklers worldwide every year serving customers in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional building projects. For more information, see the Web site.
