I N E R T G A S F I R E P R O T E C T I O N S Y S T E M

THE MOST VERSATILE

AND COST-EFFECTIVE

INERT GAS SYSTEM

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PROINERT...
The Most
VERSATILE and
COST-EFFECTIVE
Inert Gas System
Inert gas systems are
the safe, natural way to
extinguish a fire. Fike’s
PROINERT offers all the
benefits of other inert gas
systems, but with design
improvements that make
PROINERT a safer and
more economical solution.
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And now PROINERT
takes that to a whole new
level … Now available in
2 activation. To achieve that discharge rate, our
300 bar, PROINERT
offers improved valve
actuation and increased
design options…
all at a reduced cost!
ON BOARD
ACTUATION
F I R E P R O T E C T I O N S Y S T E M
PROINERT... How it Works
Most inert gas systems discharge from the containers at high pressure, using
pressure reducers further down the pipe network requiring the use of expensive,
high-pressure piping through much of the system.
CONSTANT
= CONSTANT SAVINGS
FLOW RATE and CONSTANT SAFETY
2 Standard Inert Gas Systems
PROINERT is different. have 2.7 times higher peak flow rate
resulting in a turbulent, possibly
Our superior cylinder valve destructive discharge
automatically reduces the pressure Fike’s
Constant Flow Rate
of the extinguishant at discharge. We
provide an ideal discharge pressure
and maintain a constant flow rate TIME (sec)
throughout the system.
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With PROINERT, you can use small-diameter, low-pressure piping from the
container to the nozzle – lowering your system costs.
LOWER COSTS
PRESSURE
= and LOWER RISK
In addition, industry regulations state that 95% of the required
inert agent must discharge within 60 seconds after
competitors’ inert systems must increase their
already high surge flow rate, increasing the
risk of damage. Consequently, a large venting
area must be installed, to protect the integrity
of the protected space and the employees.
NO EXCESS NO EXCESS EXPENSE
EXTINGUISHANT
= and EXCESS RISK
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PROINERT is better... Because of our unique, patented
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valve design assembly, the PROINERT agent enters the
protected room within the required 60 seconds at a steady flow
rate, preventing destructive turbulence from
occurring. Therefore, only the amount of
extinguishant you really need is discharged, and
the necessary venting area is much smaller —
reducing your installation costs by as much as
60% on venting hardware!
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PROINERT ...
safe, cost-effective inert gas fire suppression
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The Best is Even Better

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Expanding on the sophisticated PROINERT technology, PROINERT steps to the forefront in
fire protection solutions. It’s not just about providing a natural, efficient way to protect valuable assets.
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Now there are more design choices and greater reliability in a cost-effective alternative: PROINERT.

300 Bar – Save Money and Valuable Space

PROINERT systems, previously available in 150 and 200
bar cylinders, are now available with 300 bar technology.
200 bar vs. 300 bar That means more inert gas is in each PROINERT
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Less equipment/cylinders
Smaller system footprint
High cylinder pressure
Same low manifold & piping pressure as 200 bar
No change in constant rate discharge
No change in room pressure venting requirements
cylinder, reducing the number of cylinders and accessory
equipment necessary. In addition to a sizable reduction
in system cost, fewer cylinders translates into an inert
gas solution that takes up less valuable space. And all of
these benefits are available with no change in the already
safe, efficient constant system flow rate which allows for
smaller-diameter, lower-pressure, less expensive piping.

New Universal Valve Operator Unlimited Elevated Pipe Runs

(UVO) - Improved Actuation There is no longer a limit to how high pipes can effectively
Fike’s new UVO uses the agent’s pressure to be run from an inert gas system to the protected area…
activate the system, eliminating the need for or even multiple protected areas.
nitrogen cartridge actuation. The UVO provides
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for a simplified, more efficient system that With PROINERT,
requires less pneumatic actuators, hoses and piping runs are unlimited –
fittings. Fewer parts translates into a more locate your system
reliable system at a fraction of the cost. in the basement,
the top floor, or
BONUS: Larger
any place in between,
systems can also be
for effective protection
expanded easily and less
and best use of out-of-the-way
expensively with Fike’s
storage spaces.
new pneumatic relay.

Expanded Nozzle Options –

Improved Coverage
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PROINERT now offers new nozzles
and expand sizes for increased engineering
design options. In addition to Fike’s standard
360° nozzle now available in multiple sizes,
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PROINERT has a 180° nozzle which
allows for placement closer to walls and other
obstacles. More choices mean greater design
flexibility and area coverage.
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Protection with NO boundaries

from HERE to THERE
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Fike’s PROINERT system is designed for superior long-distance
delivery. Our storage containers and selector valves enable you to
protect several rooms with one bank of containers stored far from
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the protected areas. PROINERT containers can be Cost Savings:
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placed in virtually any non-critical area. PROINERT
requires 60% less
venting area and
One PROINERT 2 system does it all. hardware.

Cost Savings:
Typically 2
PROINERT
uses fewer
nozzles. CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
WITH SUB-FLOOR PIPING

Improved
Coverage: 2
PROINERT
offers a variety of
nozzle sizes and
DATA STORAGE/ options.
SWITCH ROOM

Cost Savings:
Systems can be
easily expanded
with Fike’s
pneumatic
relay.
Cost Savings:
2
PROINERT
uses
low-pressure
piping.

CONTROL
Cost Savings: CENTER
Simplified
2 actuation at the
PROINERT
valve reduces
Storage Tanks hardware costs.

Think of the cost savings!

You no longer need to purchase, install
and maintain several individual protection
systems for your multi-risk facility.
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Mother Nature Approved From art to industry

An inert gas extinguishing system is designed to reduce the oxygen PROINERT2 is the
concentration inside the protected hazard until it reaches a level where
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combustion is no longer supported. PROINERT uses IG-55, a blend ideal fire protection
of environmentally inert, all natural Argon & Nitrogen gases.
solution for a wide
ZERO Ozone Depletion
Potential (ODP):
ZERO Global Warming variety of industries
Potential (GWP):
We simply borrow Argon and and applications.
Argon and Nitrogen from Nitrogen have
nature. When released, no atmospheric
they automatically return lifetime and pose
to their natural place in no risk to the
the environment. environment.

Similar To Air Density: No Secondary

Exceptional extinguishant
hold time
Minimal room
sealing required
Improved penetration
from top to bottom of
the protected room
Combustion Products:
Argon and Nitrogen do not
decompose into toxic or
corrosive non-conductive Art Galleries
elements in a fire, making Archive Storage
this a safe choice for people,
Computer/Operation Rooms
electronics and assets.
Control Rooms

Easy, Economical Refill and Real-Life Testing: Financial Centers and Banks
Because Argon and Nitrogen occur naturally in the environment, Electronics and Data Processing
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the PROINERT extinguishant is readily available and affordable.
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Insurance Industry
With PROINERT , real-life discharge testing is feasible.
Libraries

No Fogging: No Residue: Military Installations

PROINERT
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is That means no damage Museums
ideal for occupied to your equipment and no
Pharmaceutical/Medical
spaces because clean-up required.
escape routes Process Industry Control Rooms
remain visible. Record Storage Facilities

Substation Control Rooms

Switch Rooms

Telecom Centers

Universities and Colleges

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GLOBAL: We have clients, manufacturing

facilities, sales outlets and maintenance
companies around the world. THE MOST VERSATILE

AND COST-EFFECTIVE
INNOVATIVE: In 1994, we became
the first manufacturer to bring a
INERT GAS SYSTEM

UL Listed and FM Approved, clean agent

fire suppression system to market,
replacing Halon. We also have the
safest and most economical inert gas
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system on the market – PROINERT .

EARTH-FRIENDLY: We pioneered the

development of clean agent systems and
we continue to explore environmentally
safe alternatives such as inert gas.

COMPREHENSIVE: We offer a complete

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line of fire protection technologies
including clean agents, watermist, CO2,
plus the corresponding detection and
control systems.

E-mail: facilitiesprotection@fike.com
PROINERT, Fike and Fike Corporation are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Fike Corporation.

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