Foam Fire Suppression
medium
Fixed foam fire-fighting systems (AFFF, protein foam)
Known Models (4)
Dr. Sthamer Dr. Sthamer Marine AFFF System
variable
· Fire Suppression / Detection
agent: foam_afff
solas: True
origin: Germany
Common Failures:
- • Foam concentrate degradation
- • Proportioner calibration drift
- • Tank corrosion
Service: German foam specialist since 1886. PFAS-free alternatives available.
Spares: Dr. Sthamer: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
National Foam National Foam Marine AFFF
variable
· Fire Suppression / Detection
agent: foam_afff
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • AFFF concentrate aging
- • Proportioning valve failure
- • Distribution pipe corrosion
Service: AFFF 3%/6% concentrate. Test foam quality annually.
Spares: National Foam: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Solberg Solberg Marine Re-Healing Foam
variable
· Fire Suppression / Detection
agent: foam
solas: True
pfas_free: True
Common Failures:
- • Foam concentrate shelf life
- • Proportioner failure
- • Nozzle blockage
Service: Re-healing foam reseals after disturbance. PFAS-free options.
Spares: Solberg: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Viking TwinAgent Foam System
variable
· Fire Suppression / Detection
· fixed
agent: foam_afff
type: fixed
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Foam concentrate degradation
- • Proportioner malfunction
- • Foam maker blockage
- • Pump seal failure
Service: Foam concentrate replacement every 10-15 years. Annual proportioner test.
Spares: Viking: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.