The unique USTER® JOSSI FIRE SHIELD, an essential safeguard for every spinning mill, has a multi-sensor technology needed to identify any type of fire risk, right at the start of the mill process, combined with the sophistication to distinguish between dangerous heat sources and harmless electrostatic discharges.
Potentially, the blow room in a typical spinning plant is a fertile source of sparks, with dry fibre passing through metallic elements and transport ducting. Stone or metal particles left in the fibre can hit steel machine parts and cause sparks or cotton can become entangled around fast-moving components and be ignited by friction. The airflow along the ducting heightens the risk and shall quickly accelerate any flame.
The more sensitive the fire detection system, the better for the mill.
The fire shield system detects, diverts and extinguishes the smallest embers and sparks before they can cause problems. With synthetic fibres and blends, their electrostatic properties can cause false alarms and this is when other fire detection systems lead to unnecessary production downtime. Each electrostatic discharge is registered as a spark and the mill stops working to investigate these alarms. The technical superiority of the ‘USTER® JOSSI FIRE SHIELD’ proves its value, as the only system with multiple sensors which is able to distinguish between dangerous fire sources and electrostatic discharge.
Certain other fire detection systems employ a risky option to cut down the number of alarm stoppages, covering the system’s single heat sensor with a filter to reduce its sensitivity. This, of course, also reduces its effectiveness at detecting all types of fire hazards, not only the harmless ones.
The fact that the USTER® JOSSI FIRE SHIELD operates with greatest sensitivity on all heat sources makes a difference to the peace of mind of the mill owner and personnel, regarding both the security of their assets as well as safety in the workplace. Differentiation of harmless heat sources also ensures production is stable, efficiencies optimized and profitability protected.
USTER® JOSSI FIRE SHIELD offers lifetime protection for a spinning mill, which is why it is recommended for new start-ups as well as existing enterprises, whether producing cotton yarns, synthetics or blends. For enhanced safeguarding, mills can also opt for the USTER® JOSSI COMBO SHIELD solution. This combines USTER® JOSSI FIRE SHIELD with USTER® JOSSI METAL SHIELD, which provides effective metal detection to prevent expensive mechanical damage to machinery and components.