Indirect Release Systems
Once the tubing detects the fire, it ruptures, resulting in a drop of pressure causing the indirect valve to activate. The valve diverts flow from…
Firetrace
Firetrace Panel and Enclosure Suppression
Tube-based suppression that deals with the fire inside the cabinet, in the first seconds, with no power and no wiring.
Brand overview
Enclosure Suppression by Firetrace
Firetrace protects the inside of electrical enclosures, where most industrial fires actually start and where nothing in the room can see them until the cabinet has been breached.
A pressurised polymer detection tube is routed past the components most likely to fail. At the point of highest heat the tube bursts, the pressure drop opens the cylinder and agent is released directly at the seat of the fire. Intech surveys the enclosure, installs and maintains it.
- Protection inside the enclosure The tube runs past the terminations and components that actually fail.
- Acts at the hot spot The tube bursts where the heat is and releases agent there.
- No power and no wiring Nothing to lose in exactly the fault condition being protected against.
- Retrofits Fits existing panels and racks without rebuilding the board.
Featured
Featured Firetrace Products
Direct and indirect arrangements suit different enclosure sizes.
System
How Tube-Based Suppression Works
01
Route the tube
Pressurised detection tubing is installed through the enclosure, past the risk.
02
Sense by heat
Rising temperature at any point weakens the tube wall there.
03
Burst and release
The tube ruptures at the hot spot and the pressure drop opens the cylinder.
04
Suppress at source
Agent discharges inside the cabinet before the fire can leave it.
Applications
Where Firetrace Is Specified
Usually the cheapest meaningful risk reduction on an industrial site, because it protects the one place nothing else is watching.
Production switchboards
Main and sub-distribution boards feeding the line.
Industry detailSubstations and switchgear
LV and control panels in utility plant.
Industry detailServer racks and comms cabinets
In-rack protection for enclosed equipment.
Industry detailProcess control panels
Instrumentation enclosures in plant areas.
Industry detailDistribution and motor panels
Conveyor drives and material handling control.
Industry detailBuilding services panels
Riser and plant room boards.
Industry detailOur services
Firetrace Supply, Installation and Support
Product selection and consultation
Choosing the right model for the application rather than the catalogue.
System design and engineering
Layout, sizing and the cause-and-effect where the system drives something.
Installation and commissioning
Installed, commissioned and proven as one tested sequence.
Upgrades and expansion
Extending or replacing an existing installation without starting again.
Preventive maintenance and AMC
Scheduled inspection and testing with a documented record.
Troubleshooting and support
Fault diagnosis from the team that commissioned the system.
Full range
The Complete Firetrace Range We Supply
Models & variants
Indirect Release Systems
Once the tubing detects the fire, it ruptures, resulting in a drop of pressure causing the indirect valve to activate. The valve diverts flow from the detection tube to the larger outlet ports. When the fire suppression system kicks in, a suppressing agent is discharged from the cylinder through the diffuser nozzles, flooding the area while effectively suppressing the fire quickly and thoroughly. An indirect release system is typically used in larger areas that require a high volume of extinguishing agents to suppress the fire effectively.
Direct Release Systems
During a fire, the portion of the tube nearest the point where the most heat is detected ruptures, forming a spray nozzle. the pressure decreases as the tubing releases fire suppression chemical from the cylinder through the spray nozzle (burst hole) to effectively suppress the fire. A direct release system can be installed to protect multiple enclosures using a single cylinder by routing additional tubing to each enclosed space. 1101, 11th floor Technocity IT Premises co-op Society, Sector X-5/3, TTC Industrial Area, Mahape Navi Mumbai 400710 All Rights Reserved By Intech Fire & Security Pvt Ltd.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What project teams usually ask about Firetrace.
Still have a question?
Speak directly with one of our fire safety engineers.
Call +91 88795 33000How does it detect a fire inside the panel?
The detection tube is the sensor. It is pressurised, and at the point of highest heat the tube wall weakens and bursts — which is both the detection and the trigger.
Does it need a power supply?
No. There is no power, no wiring and no control panel, which matters because the fault being protected against is an electrical one.
Will it damage the equipment?
Clean agent options leave no residue and do not conduct, so the surviving board remains serviceable.
Can it be fitted to an existing panel?
Yes. The tube and a small cylinder fit inside or alongside existing boards and racks, usually without a long outage.
How do I know it is still charged?
A pressure gauge gives a visible indication of readiness, and pressure checks are part of the maintenance schedule.
Does Intech install and maintain it?
Yes — enclosure survey, installation, commissioning and AMC including pressure checks.
Genuine product, direct OEM support
Protect Your Switchgear Before Fire Leaves the Cabinet
Tell us how many enclosures and what is inside them, and an engineer will specify the system and quote installation.