
Advantages
HI-FOG® can replace both gaseous and conventional sprinkler systems. Conventional
sprinklers fight fires by the inefficient process of wetting or cooling combustible
surfaces. The HI-FOG® technology uses water in the most efficient way, extinguishing
by using three primary mechanisms: cooling, local oxygen depletion and radiant
heat absorption to prevent possible flashover. HI-FOG® systems produce a
large number of very small drops with a high surface area that leads to rapid
evaporation of water.
Discharge of the water mist does not harm equipment or people and, unlike gaseous
systems, will operate effectively even if the door is open, allowing people
to safely evacuate the space.
HI-FOG systems utilise small diameter tubes that can be quickly, easily and
discretely installed even in retrofit projects.
Marioff
Marioff markets and sells HI-FOG systems in nine countries through subsidiary
companies to ensure the quality of application engineering, installation and
commissioning. Marioff’s head office is located in Vantaa, Finland and
subsidiaries are in Sweden, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, USA and Canada.
In other areas distributors are provided with strong support and co-ordination
from corporate headquarters. Marioff develops, designs, manufactures and supplies
all key components of the HI-FOG systems within the company, ensuring thus adherence
to strict quality requirements, flexibility in deliveries and long term competitiveness.