Mining

PREVENT MINE DISASTERS

Mining operations face extreme fire risks from heavy mobile equipment, fuel storage, and increasingly, lithium-ion battery systems powering underground machinery. These high-hazard environments often combine combustible dust, hydraulic fluids, and confined spaces where fires can spread rapidly.

Unlike outdated foams, F-500 EA suppresses multiple fire classes, including Class A, Class B, electrical, and combustible metal hazards common in the mining sector. Specifically designed with mining safety in mind, F-500 EA® is MSHA-approved and trusted to protect crews and equipment in the most demanding underground and surface operations. By minimizing re-ignition, limiting equipment damage, and maintaining compliance with mining safety standards, F-500 EA® provides proven protection to keep operations safe and productive. Supported by more than fifteen years of NFPA-recognized third-party testing, it stands as a reliable choice for the mining industry.

Outdated foams bring environmental and regulatory liabilities, especially in sensitive ecosystems near mining operations. Our fluorine-free F-500 EA® minimizes PFAS concerns while outperforming traditional foam and dry chemical systems.

WHY MINING COMPANIES CHOOSE F-500EA?

  • FAST DUST SUPPRESSION

    Coal dust presents one of the most dangerous hazards in mining, capable of igniting or exploding under the right conditions. Standard dust suppression often focuses on water alone — but this isn’t enough to eliminate the fire risk.

  • STOP MACHINERY FIRES

    As the mining industry expands lithium production and adopts battery-powered machinery, fire risks increase across both electric and diesel-powered fleets. Lithium-ion batteries in heavy-duty mining vehicles, drills, and electrical components can fail under heavy loads, while diesel fuel fires in engine compartments remain a constant hazard.

  • CHEMICAL SPILL CONTROL

    F-500 EA is a powerful solution for chemical spill control in mining environments, helping emergency response teams rapidly control, contain and manage hazardous liquid spills. Its encapsulating technology helps surround and neutralise the vapours and residues associated with many hazardous materials.

DIAMOND DOSER® — COMPLETE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR MINES

The Diamond Doser® is a water-driven volumetric proportioner designed to seamlessly and precisely inject F-500 EA® concentrate into your water stream for immediate deployment. Trusted by firefighters and industry leaders worldwide, this fire suppression system delivers exceptional performance in high-hazard firefighting and fire protection — consistently exceeding industry standards.

NO ELECTRICITY REQUIRED

Fully hydraulic operation — works in power-down scenarios and remote locations.

AUTOMATIC DOSE ADJUSTMENT

Self-regulates as additional heads open — consistent proportioning at any flow rate.

MULTI-NOZZLE SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION

Multiple nozzles operating at different heights and distances — no performance drop.

MOBILE & FIXED CONFIGURATIONS

Portable field units for first responders; permanent integration with deluge and sprinkler systems.

MINIMAL MAINTENANCE

Monthly shaft crank with a ratchet wrench is all that is required to keep the system operational.

PIERCING NOZZLE SYSTEM FOR COAL HOT SPOTS

Unlike traditional foam solutions, our engineered F-500 EA® Piercing Nozzle system will allow your team to locate and accurately inject F-500 Encapsulator Agent into a hot spot to reduce high temperatures and rapidly extinguish the fire.

F-500 EA® Piercing Nozzle systems are designed specifically for controlling combustible powder and granular bulk storage incidents in specific fireground situations like silos, bunkers, and piles. This method allows a minimal amount of solution to be used that could otherwise cause clumping and flow restrictions within a storage vessel in larger quantities. Each of our piercing nozzle packages includes all basic equipment necessary to successfully apply F-500 EA® solution to a hot spot.

We offer two sizes:

1000 SERIES PIERCING NOZZLE

The 1000 Series comes equipped with a storage locker to conveniently house and protect all main components of your F-500 EA® Piercing Nozzle system.

2000 SERIES PIERCING NOZZLE

2000 Series adds wheels and a handle assembly to your storage locker and includes an additional hose, hand line, and wash down nozzle.