SEVO Systems Expands Design Capabilities

SEVO has demonstrated that its systems simplify and reduce the cost of conversion from halon 1301 to Novec 1230 fluid. The FORCE500 provides enhancements that allow even greater flexibility in design capability, for both the retrofit of halon installations as well as in new construction. In over 90 percent of halon or HFC retrofit cases, the existing halon 1301 piping network can be utilised, while only the existing halon 1301 cylinder and the existing nozzles need to be replaced.

These enhancements provide benefits to designers using both the FORCE500 at 500 psi (34.5 bar) and also with SEVO’s conventional 360 psi (25 bar) system. The design enhancements for the FORCE500 increases the distance from cylinder to nozzle by 300 percent over other systems on the market, meaning fewer nozzles are required to meet established standards. Only one 64mm nozzle is needed to cover a 500 cubic metre area versus a conventional 50mm nozzle. These enhancements establish SEVO 1230 Systems as the only clean agent fire suppression systems on the market that provide these expanded design capabilities. The FORCE500 is the only one of its kind available for replacing halon and HFC systems with Novec 1230 fluid. All SEVO Systems are approved by Factory Mutual (FM) and are UL/ULC Listed.
SEVO Systems was formed in 2001 to develop and commercialise a revolutionary new technology invented and marketed by 3M that represented a major breakthrough in halon replacement technology – combining high extinguishing efficiency with excellent environmental, health and safety properties.

With the highest life safety margin of any clean agent, zero ozone depletion potential, five-day atmospheric lifetime and a global warming potential of one, Novec 1230 fluid offers the market a long-term, sustainable alternative to halon and HFCs. SEVO worked hand-in-hand with 3M during the early development period following its discovery. SEVO represents a “safe environmental choice” and was the first OEM partner of 3M to commercialise a UL approved fire suppression system using Novec 1230 fluid. SEVO continues to develop new application technology for use with Novec 1230 fluid, revolutionising the industry with ground breaking approaches to sustainable fire suppression.
Novec 1230 fluid is designed to balance the need for extinguishing performance, human safety and low environmental impact. 3M stands behind Novec 1230 fluid by offering an industry-leading 20-year warranty – the 3M Blue SkySM Warranty. For complete terms and conditions or to register your system for the Blue Sky Warranty, visit www.3M.com/novec1230fluid.

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