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Proactive Fire Protection for Baking Operations

In baking operations, the high temperatures inside ovens closely match the ignition points of most baked goods, creating a persistent fire risk. This danger is heightened by grease, oil, crumbs, and dust buildup, as well as potential temperature control failures or maintenance issues. These factors can lead to overheating, the presence of flames, and potential hazards that disrupt production, compromise product quality, and pose risks in storage areas.

Firefly offers advanced fire protection solutions tailored for the baking industry, designed to mitigate these challenges. By preventing fires before they occur, Firefly’s systems not only safeguard your facility but also minimize costly downtime and ensure seamless production. With a proactive approach to fire safety, you can maintain efficient operations while protecting both your products and your business.

Identifying the Problems and Solutions

The Problems

  • Grease, oil, crumbs, and dust buildup, combined with elevated oxygen levels, can ignite fires at the oven outlet
  • Fires can quickly spread through ducts, endangering the entire facility
  • Malfunctions causing products to stall in the oven increase fire risks
  • Glowing or burning products may lead to further issues in coolers or storage areas
  • Overheated or burning products can severely damage transport bands

The Solutions

  • Fast-acting flame detectors, highly immune to external disturbances and designed to withstand tough industrial environments
  • Quick acting water mist suppression installed at the outlet of the oven and inside the extraction ducts
  • Patented True IR detectors insensitive to daylight that detect flames, sparks, and hot particles
  • Powerful extinguishing with a unique nozzle design and placement, avoiding fire to be spread through the ducts and to the rest of the building

Firefly BakeScan™

The Firefly BakeScan™ solution is engineered to detect overheated, glowing, or burning products on transport bands as they exit the oven, including items like biscuits, tortillas, baked crisps, bread, and cereals.

For added safety, the system can be equipped with quick-acting water mist suppression, allowing production to continue uninterrupted. This minimizes the risk of damage to cooling belts, preventing costly replacements and avoiding temperature stress. Highly adaptable, the Firefly BakeScan™ solution can be customized to fit any process within the baking industry, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced fire protection.

Firefly Bakescan
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Firefly OvenGuard™

The Firefly OvenGuard™ solution is designed for early detection and suppression of fire risks within the oven, at its outlet, and in the extraction ducts. Using a fully automated, high-speed detection and suppression system, it effectively addresses embers and flames. Depending on the system design, it incorporates either quick-acting water mist suppression or full-cone water spray extinguishing for optimal results.

Engineered for rapid response, the Firefly OvenGuard™ system ensures maximum fire safety with minimal disruption to machinery or production. Its flexible design allows for customized solutions, combining unique components to meet the specific needs of each application in the baking industry.

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