AFEX Fire Suppression Systems

10/16/2026

CAT D10 - AFEX Install by Corporación Security Tech

The Caterpillar D10 puts 602 net horsepower and 154,888 pounds on the ground so it can shove 24-plus yards of material without backing down. High-horsepower reverse and a C27 to get the job done.

This machine has a 335 gallon diesel engine and 33 gallon hydraulic fluid tank. Those are potential fuel for fires. These end users protect the operators and machines by installing AFEX Fire Suppression Systems.

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10/15/2026

The REAL Cost of a Fire on Heavy Equipment 🔥

10/14/2026

We’re excited to be featured in North American Mining!

Written by AFEX's VP of Sales, Ben Strader, the article looks at why the true impact of a mine fire can extend well beyond the initial repair bill.

Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q04zvL3q0

Repair cost is the floor, not the ceiling. Understanding fire risk means accounting for everything above it. by Ben Strader Most mines measure heavy equipment fires by the most visible numbers: repair cost and downtime. Those measures matter. But they rarely tell the whole story. A fire on a haul tr...

10/13/2026

The lowest-priced fire suppression system isn’t always the one that costs the least over the life of the machine.

Upfront price is only part of the overall picture. Maintenance requirements, replacement components, service availability, equipment downtime and system durability can all affect long-term cost.

Our latest blog looks at what heavy equipment operators should consider when comparing fire suppression systems, including how system quality, serviceability and reliability factor into total cost of ownership.

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04xYzfg0

10/12/2026

Sometimes you need to spray diesel fuel at a fire and see what happens.

In this case, we are testing our liquid fire suppression agent against a steady flow of diesel. We regularly test our agents against various types of fires and under different conditions.

We test our agent here, so that it works when it is needed in the field.

10/09/2026

Liebherr T 274 - AFEX Install at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL in 2021

It is difficult to imagine the size of these machines, so here is our team for comparison. The Liebherr Mining T 274 is a 336 ton mining haul truck that moves 336 short tons a cycle with up to 3,650 horsepower and an AC drive that holds speed on the grade instead.

All that power requires fuel and fluids to run. That is a fire risk and it is exactly why AFEX protects massive mining trucks like this one!

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10/08/2026

AFEX joined our partner Fluitek Chile for an installation in Antofagasta 🇨🇱

This Epiroc Surface Mining and Construction PV 291 is the first to be put into operation in the country! Thank you to our wonderful partners for continuing to support equipment operators by protecting machines with the AFEX fire suppression system.

10/08/2026

Only you can prevent equipment fires...well, kind of.

It's National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week, so let's talk about fire safety tips for heavy equipment owners and operators.

10/07/2026

AFEX was proud to be represented at CAMRED III – the Congress of Africa’s Mineral Resources Development, held October 5th to October 7th in Cairo, Egypt.

Ahmed joined mining professionals from across the region to discuss fire suppression for heavy mobile equipment and the role effective fire protection can play in supporting safer mining operations.

It was a great few days of meeting people from across the industry, sharing ideas, and learning more about the challenges mining operations are facing across Africa.

10/06/2026

How much does a dozer cost? 💵

The cost of heavy equipment varies, but one thing is for sure - it is more than just the machine. The cost of running and operating equipment quickly rises, especially with today's diesel prices.

You can protect your equipment from fire hazards with an AFEX Fire Suppression System. Give us a call to learn more!