Assured Automation's FireChek® Thermal Activated Emergency Shutoff

FireChek® triggers quickly, securing pneumatically operated process line valves. Because FireChek® responds to heat, not flame, it offers dramatically improved protection compared with conventional plastic tubing burn-through. FireChek® Features:

Rapidly responds to temperature rise, NOT flames
Vents actuator air pressure
Closes actuator air supply line
Needs no power source, self-activates
Compatible with ALL pneumatic actuators
No contact with process fluids
Easy to test and reset
Reliable, intrinsic triggering
Easily retrofit, installs in minutes
Manual resets for routine testing
FireChek® is made in the USA
FM Approved

For more information visit assuredautomation.com, or call 800 899-0553.

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