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Fire protection in the automotive industry

Process‑integrated solutions against sparks, fires and explosions in complex production environments.

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Why automotive production is particularly at risk

The automotive industry is one of the largest and most technologically demanding sectors worldwide. High processing temperatures, oil mist, dust and complex extraction systems create an environment in which sparks, glowing particles or overheated components can occur. These risks frequently lead to fires or dust explosions – with serious consequences for production and safety.

Preventive fire protection is not an add‑on, but an integral part of modern automotive production. Only process‑integrated systems can ensure the required level of safety.GreCon Engineering

A worrying trend that highlights the importance of fire prevention – extinguishing fires before they spread!

The most effective way to minimise fire and explosion risks is through high-performance spark detection and extinguishing systems, combined with tailored fire protection concepts for machinery and critical zones – developed and implemented by Fagus-GreCon.

> 1400

recorded fire incidents since 2014 – in Germany alone!

> 71 %

increase of battery-related fires from 2022

> 300

reported fires per year at UK

GreCon PROTECTOR AUTOMOTIVE – our protection concept for the automotive industry

The automotive production process requires a safety concept designed to withstand high temperatures, complex manufacturing operations and extensive extraction systems.

The GreCon PROTECTOR provides a comprehensive protection concept:

  • Detection of sparks, glowing particles and overheated components within milliseconds
  • Protection of critical processes: hardening, milling, welding, casting, oil‑mist separators
  • Protection of the entire extraction and conveying chain: filters, cyclones, silos, ductwork
  • Automatic diversion or precise low‑pressure extinguishing – in 99% of cases without interrupting production
  • Modular design – scalable from single units to entire plants

The protection concept is specifically tailored to the production conditions of the automotive industry and has been in use for decades.

How GreCon PROTECTOR works

  1. Detect – sensors identify sparks, hot particles or embers
  2. Decide – the system assesses the risk in real time
  3. Extinguish – automatically, precisely and without interrupting production
  4. Analyse – event data helps to identify and eliminate root causes
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The fu­ture of pre­ven­ti­ve in­dus­tri­al fire pro­tec­tion

For over 50 years, we have been developing tailor-made industrial fire protection concepts for every individual challenge in industrial fire protection – reliable, practical and precisely tailored to your processes.

Trust in over 50 years of experience in more than 100 industries

Benefit from 75,000 individually tailored protection concepts and experience gained from over 200,000 protected production areas. With Fagus-GreCon, you can effectively protect your company from the devastating consequences of a fire.

Consequences of a fire – more than just damage

Fires in automotive plants occur particularly frequently in areas with high temperatures and complex extraction systems. Filters, cyclones or silos can develop into sources of fires or explosions within seconds.

Economic, operational and strategic consequences:

  • Injuries and loss of life
  • Damage to machinery and equipment
  • Production downtime and delivery delays
  • High repair and replacement costs

The cost of doing nothing is high. Effective fire protection is not just a safety measure but a strategic necessity.

Hazards in the automotive industry

The automotive industry faces significant risks due to high thermal loads, oil mist and dust generation. Complex extraction systems can transport sparks and glowing particles into other areas.

Technical risk factors:

  • High temperatures during hardening, welding and casting
  • Spark generation during milling and grinding processesOil‑
  • mist separators with fire potential
  • Dust accumulation in filters, cyclones and silos
  • Long conveying routes and ductwork acting as fire transmitters

The result? An ideal environment for fires and explosions.

These risks are not theoretical – they are real, occur repeatedly and cause significant financial damage. This is why effective fire protection is not optional but essential.
And this is exactly where Fagus‑GreCon comes into play.
 

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