What Are Machinery Fire Systems?
Machinery Fire Systems — also known as CNC fire suppression, electrical cabinet fire suppression, or equipment fire suppression — are specialized automatic fire protection systems designed to detect and suppress fires in high-risk industrial equipment and electrical enclosures.
Unlike traditional building fire sprinklers, these special hazard fire suppression systems are engineered for micro-environments. They activate directly at the source of a fire, often within seconds, before damage can spread.
Electrical arcing is the #1 cause of electrical fires. Machinery Fire Systems provide the fastest possible response.
Kord Fire Protection is now equipped to inspect, test, install, and maintain Fire Trace machinery fire suppression systems — the industry-leading manufacturer trusted by over 25,000 precision machines worldwide.
How Machinery Fire Systems Work
Fire Trace systems use a simple yet revolutionary three-step process to automatically detect and suppress fires — no electricity or human intervention required.
Detect
Proprietary heat and flame detection tubing is routed throughout your equipment. When exposed to critical temperatures, the tubing identifies both heat and flames at the exact source — no electronic sensors or power needed.
Activate
When the detection tubing ruptures from heat, it triggers a pressure change that automatically opens a valve. The system activates instantly — even in unattended “lights out” operations.
Suppress
Clean agent suppressant is released directly at the fire source, suppressing flames in as little as 4 seconds. The agent eliminates heat and oxygen with zero residue and no damage to sensitive equipment.
Types of Machinery Fire Systems
We install and service multiple configurations of Fire Trace systems to match your specific equipment and hazard profile.
Direct Release Systems (DLP)
Detection tubing serves a dual purpose — detecting fires AND delivering the suppressant. When the tube ruptures near a fire, it forms a spray nozzle that discharges agent directly through the burst hole.
- Ideal for electrical cabinets and panels
- No metal nozzles — eliminates arcing risk
- Single cylinder can protect multiple enclosures
- Targeted agent delivery at fire source
Indirect Release Systems
Detection tubing identifies fires, but the suppression agent is delivered through separate hoses and nozzles. Provides broader coverage for larger equipment spaces.
- Recommended for CNC machines and vehicles
- Wider agent distribution patterns
- Suitable for larger protected spaces
- Multiple nozzle configurations available
Applications & Industries We Serve
Machinery Fire Systems protect critical equipment across a wide range of industrial and commercial applications throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.
CNC Machines & Precision Machining
Protect Citizen, Starr, Index, Haas and other precision machines from oil-based coolant fires and metal chip ignition during high-speed operations.
Electrical Panels & Cabinets
Safeguard electrical enclosures from arcing faults — the leading cause of electrical fires. Clean agent safe for live equipment with zero residue.
Server Racks & Data Centers
Automatic fire protection for IT infrastructure. Clean agent suppression causes no damage to sensitive electronics or data storage systems.
Wind Turbines
Remote fire protection for high-value wind turbine equipment. Self-contained systems operate independently in harsh environmental conditions.
Energy Storage Systems
Protect battery arrays and energy storage installations from thermal runaway and electrical fires with rapid automatic suppression.
Vehicles & Ground Equipment
Fire protection for fleet vehicles, airport ground support equipment, military vehicles, and industrial machinery.
Dust & Fume Collectors
Suppress fires in dust collection systems and fume extraction equipment where combustible particulates create high-risk environments.
EDM Machines
Protect electrical discharge machining equipment work tanks and fluid systems from fires caused by dielectric fluids and high temperatures.
4 sec
Average Fire Suppression Time
$400K
Average Precision Machine Cost
$1.9M–$2.9M
Total Cost of an Unprotected Fire
25,000+
Machines Protected by Fire Trace
Why Choose Machinery Fire Systems?
Automatic fire suppression for equipment provides unmatched protection, minimal downtime, and significant cost savings compared to the devastating impact of an industrial fire.
Rapid Detection & Response
Fire is detected at the exact source and suppressed in seconds, minimizing equipment damage and downtime.
Clean Agent — No Residue
Suppressants leave no residue, requiring zero cleanup and causing no secondary damage to sensitive electronics.
No False Alarms
Designed for harsh, dusty, or oily environments where traditional electronic detectors may trigger false alarms.
No Power Required
Self-contained pneumatic system operates independently of electricity, water, or external power sources.
Automatic Operation
Activates without human intervention — critical for unattended “lights out” manufacturing operations.
Fast Installation
Complete fire protection can be installed in just a few hours with minimal disruption to your operations.
Safe for People & Equipment
Clean agents are electrically non-conductive and rated safe for occupied spaces and sensitive machinery.
Third-Party Certified
LPCB certified with live fire testing and semi-annual audits ensuring reliable performance when you need it most.
Our Machinery Fire System Services
Kord Fire Protection provides comprehensive Machinery Fire System services from initial consultation through ongoing maintenance and compliance.
Inspection Services
- Annual system inspections per NFPA standards
- Detection tubing condition assessment
- Cylinder pressure verification
- Valve and nozzle integrity checks
- Documentation and compliance reporting
- Hazard area re-evaluation
Testing Services
- Functional system testing
- Activation mechanism verification
- Agent cylinder pressure tests
- Manual release button testing
- Leak detection and pressure holds
- Post-test system recharging
Installation Services
- Custom system design & engineering
- Fire Trace DLP direct release systems
- Indirect release system installation
- Electrical cabinet fire suppression
- CNC machine fire protection
- Permitting and code compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Machinery Fire Systems, Fire Trace installation, and equipment fire suppression.
A Machinery Fire System is an automatic fire suppression system designed specifically for industrial equipment, CNC machines, electrical cabinets, and other high-risk machinery. Unlike traditional building sprinklers, these systems are engineered for micro-environments and activate directly at the fire source, often within seconds. They are also referred to as CNC fire suppression, electrical cabinet fire suppression, or equipment fire suppression systems.
Fire Trace uses a pneumatic detection and suppression system. Flexible detection tubing is routed throughout your equipment. When exposed to heat from a fire, the tubing ruptures at the exact location of the heat source. This pressure change activates a valve that releases a clean agent suppressant, extinguishing the fire in as little as 4 seconds — all without electricity or human intervention.
Any equipment that presents a fire risk due to heat, flammable liquids, combustible metals, or electrical faults. Common applications include: CNC machines, EDM machines, electrical panels and cabinets, server racks, wind turbines, energy storage systems, dust collectors, vehicles, and airport ground support equipment. If your machinery uses oil-based coolants, runs at high speeds, or operates unattended, it’s a strong candidate for fire suppression.
Fire Trace is a manufacturer of fire suppression systems, not a type of suppression itself. Their systems provide indirect fire suppression through pneumatic detection and clean agent discharge. At Kord Fire Protection, we refer to our services as Machinery Fire Systems or Machinery Fire Suppression to accurately describe the category of protection we provide, while Fire Trace is the specific brand of equipment we install and service.
The cost varies depending on the equipment being protected, the type of system needed, and the complexity of installation. However, consider that the average precision machine costs around $400K, and a fire incident can cost $1.9M–$2.9M when factoring in downtime. A Fire Trace system typically pays for itself many times over by preventing even a single fire event. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific needs.
No. Fire Trace Machinery Fire Systems are completely self-contained and operate independently of electricity, water, or any external power source. The pneumatic detection and suppression mechanism activates purely through heat-induced pressure changes. This makes them ideal for remote locations, unattended operations, and environments where power failures could leave you unprotected.
Kord Fire Protection serves Los Angeles and all of Southern California, including Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Ventura County, and the Inland Empire. Our offices are located in Los Angeles and Palm Desert, allowing us to provide fast response times and local service throughout the region.
Annual inspections are recommended per NFPA standards and manufacturer guidelines. This includes checking cylinder pressure, inspecting detection tubing condition, testing valves and manual release mechanisms, and verifying overall system integrity. Kord Fire Protection offers comprehensive inspection and testing services to keep your Machinery Fire System in peak operating condition and compliant with local fire codes.
Protect Your Equipment With a Machinery Fire System
Don’t wait for a fire to discover your equipment is unprotected. Contact Kord Fire Protection today for a free consultation and custom quote on CNC fire suppression, electrical cabinet fire suppression, or industrial machinery fire protection.
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