Trace Tube-Based Fire Suppression System for Electrical Panels
Our automatic tube-based fire suppression system (also called a trace tube or bursting tube system) uses heat-sensitive tubing as both the detector and nozzle. The continuous polymer tube snakes through your electrical panels and server cabinets and bursts at the first sign of fire, instantaneously releasing the extinguishing agent at the source. This means fires in switchgear or racks are detected and suppressed in seconds – even if no one is present – with no external power or electronics needed. All our systems are UL- and CE-certified (with ISI-compliant components) to meet global standards. We offer UL/FM/CE-approved cylinders filled with clean agents (Novec 1230, FK-5-1-12, or CO₂), ensuring fast, residue-free suppression that’s safe for sensitive equipment.
Automatic Detection cum Suppression System
Sea Max Fire Engineering Works provides coverage across Delhi, NCR, and all of India. Our UL/CE/ISI-certified tube suppression systems are engineered to meet global standards while serving local needs. With our certified fire safety solutions, MNCs and IT companies can ensure uninterrupted operation and maximize asset protection. Don’t leave critical equipment unprotected – our automatic tube-based system will detect and extinguish fires before they spread, keeping your business safe and running
Direct vs. Indirect Tube Suppression
There are two main types of tubing systems: direct and indirect. In a direct tubing fire suppression system, the tube itself bursts at the hottest point and injects agent directly into the flames. When heat (150–180°C) reaches the tube, it splits and forms a nozzle – triggering the cylinder valve and spraying suppressant straight onto the fire. This provides immediate knockdown of spot fires in panels or enclosures. In contrast, an indirect tubing system uses the tube purely as a detector. When the tube senses heat, it triggers a control valve that disperses agent through strategically placed nozzles throughout the space. Indirect systems are ideal for larger enclosures or cluster installations, ensuring even coverage by flooding the area with suppressant. Both methods are fully self-actuating: no human action or electric power is required to activate the system.
Key Features and Benefits
Our tube-based systems offer advanced features that appeal to MNCs, data centers, and critical facilities:
Self-Contained & Self-Actuating: The detection tube itself senses fire and actuates the suppression – the system is 100% pneumatic. It operates without electricity or batteries, so protection continues during power outages.
Rapid Source Detection: Fires are detected at the exact origin (e.g. a live busbar or overheated cable) by the heat-sensitive tubing. This “see-it-where-it-starts” approach extinguishes fire at its source, minimizing damage to surrounding components.
Certified Safety: We use UL-listed, UV-protected heat-sensing tubes and CE-approved cylinders. All materials comply with IS standards (ISI marking) and FM/NFPA codes. UL-listed polyamide tube design is proven to withstand long-term use while reliably bursting at the specified temperature.
Electronics-Safe, No Residue: Our clean agents (Novec 1230, FK-5-1-12, or CO₂) leave no oily residue and are non-conductive. They extinguish Class A, B, C and electrical fires without harming circuit boards or cabling. (By contrast, water or powder would ruin electronics.)
24/7 Protection: These systems run continuously without false alarms, ideal for unattended areas like server/data rooms or telecom closets. They provide round-the-clock monitoring of switchgear, PLC cabinets, generator rooms, and UPS enclosures. Because no human intervention is needed, you gain peace of mind that protection is always ready.
Rapid Response: Tube-based suppression acts in seconds. In real-world tests, suppression in sensitive equipment occurred in only ~4 seconds, preventing extensive downtime. This rapid action is critical for IT hubs, where every minute of downtime or equipment loss is costly.
Professional Installation: Sea Max’s experienced technicians handle complete system design and installation. We ensure the tubing is optimally routed through panels and racks for full coverage. (All work is done per NFPA and IS safety guidelines.)
Applications: Protecting Your Critical Assets
This In-Panel Tube-Based Fire Suppression System is perfect for any high-value, high-risk environment. It is especially suited to:
Server Rooms & Data Centers: Safeguard racks, switches, and network equipment from hidden electrical or thermal faults.
Electrical Panels & Switchgear: Burst-tube systems are ideal for motor control centers (MCCs), DB cabinets, PLC panels, and UPS rooms where sparks or short circuits can ignite fires.
Telecom & Network Closets: Small enclosures with telecom gear or battery banks can be protected without a full-room system – the tube weaves easily around critical cabling.
Industrial Equipment & Vehicles: We also install fixed suppression on CNC machines, forklifts, or gensets to meet industrial safety requirements
Clean Agent Based Tube Suppression System
A clean agent-based tube suppression system combines heat-sensitive detection tubing with a clean fire suppressant (e.g., Novec 1230, FK-5-1-12, HFC-227ea) to deliver ultra-fast, residue-free protection inside enclosed equipment such as server racks, UPS/PLC cabinets and electrical switchgear. The polymer tube senses heat and either bursts locally to discharge agent directly at the ignition source (direct/bursting tube) or triggers a controlled release to nozzles in the enclosure (indirect). This approach preserves sensitive electronics and avoids collateral damage associated with powders or water.
Automatic Co2 Based Tube Suppression System
A CO₂ tube suppression system pairs heat-sensitive polymer tubing routed through the protected enclosure with one or more CO₂ cylinders. When elevated heat causes the tubing to rupture at the hottest point, the rupture both detects and actuates the system: the cylinder valve opens and CO₂ is discharged immediately through the burst or via nozzles to flood the enclosure. This provides swift, high-concentration suppression that is especially effective for electrical fires and hydrocarbon fuel fires inside enclosed equipment.
