Lincoln Lubrication South Africa, lubrication system technology and equipment solutions specialists, successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of its Muster II Automatic Fire Suppression System for mobile and static plant during a customer day hosted by Burgers International at their Pomona premises on Johannesburg’s East Rand, on 19th February.

Following an excavator display by Burgers, who the South African Agent for Liu Gong machinery, it was Lincoln Lubrication’s turn. “We turned up the heat with a petrol and diesel fire,” says Lincoln Lubrication’s North West Province Area Manager, Danie Swart. “After allowing the fire to burn to its maximum potential, we activated our Muster II system and within seconds the fire was extinguished. Our efforts were met with an appreciative round of applause.”

Fire suppression was first designed to be placed on mobile equipment to give a big enough window of opportunity for the operator to exit the machine safely in the event of a fire. At Lincoln Lubrication, we are always looking at ways of increasing safety by reducing risks to the absolute minimum,” explains Swart. Enters the Muster II, the first 24/7 fully monitored fire suppression system for mining machinery.

Powered by a totally independent battery that lasts for a minimum of 2 years, it uses a complete electrical actuation system and monitors pressure, electrical circuits and system integrity every second. “We use a high grade 1% AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) concentrate mixed with potable water to effectively control both Class A and B fires,” adds Swart. Design and installation of the engineered Muster II system are carried out by trained and qualified personnel.

Lincoln Lubrication also took the opportunity during the Burgers International customer day to showcase their comprehensive range of lubrication and pumping solutions. “We also displayed our Fast Fill offering which drew much media attention. “They were keen to find out more about how customers can benefit from our complete Fast Fill product line of dry-break fluid delivery solutions that assist end-users in the mining, heavy construction, and forestry industries with improved productivity, protection of the environment and substantial cost savings.”

“We extend a sincere thank you to Burgers International for inviting us to participate in their customer day. The valuable enquiries that were generated at the event shows the tremendous value add of product demonstrations by enabling potential customers to see and experience the product’s application and effectiveness first-hand,” concludes Swart.