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Aircraft hangars are engineered for operational readiness: maintenance access, aircraft storage, and rapid turnaround. Fire protection is layered in to manage risk. Environmental protection has traditionally been treated as a downstream consideration, addressed after...
On paper, traditional hangar fire protection systems can appear cost-effective during initial design, but that upfront price often neglects ongoing maintenance costs and additional infrastructure outside of the hangar that are necessary to make these systems...
ILDFA Is Built for Real Hangar Operations https://youtu.be/NWbzDAo_g_g?si=bWSejNqd7GgIbFIR Aircraft hangars are demanding environments. Tow tractors, maintenance equipment, tool carts, and daily aircraft maintenance procedures require smooth operation. Which raises an...
We’re excited to announce that Safespill has been awarded a contract by Pomerleau to design and install our Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA) in the new CF-35 hangars at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville. These modern facilities will support the Royal...
How We Support You Long-Term: The 10-Year Warranty and Maintenance Commitment When comparing fire protection systems, it’s not enough to look at capital expense alone. Lifecycle cost matters — and in that regard, a system designed for 50 years of operation, with 10...
#image_title As Safespill continues to grow, we’re excited to announce an important addition to our team: Roger Blanch has joined us as Director of Business Development out of Girona, Spain to support...
LDFA offers a superior fire protection solution by eliminating the need for expensive infrastructure and complex upgrades. It relies on gravity to drain spilled liquids and requires only 200 gpm of water for flushing. Key benefits of ILDFA include: * Only 200 gpm of...
Our new aluminum extrusion line allows us to take another step toward sustainability. Safespill is proud to share that all extrusions are made using an aluminum alloy containing 75% recycled content. This recycled content allows customers to pursue LEED credits on...
Safespill is excited to announce the official launch of its new subsidiary, Affordable Aluminum. The extrusion capabilities now available through our Houston-based operation include our 2,700-ton press, 19 million lbs of available capacity, and support for custom...
PFAS contamination is unacceptable anywhere, but in the pristine landscapes of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, it’s unthinkable. That’s why Safespill is so excited to announce our recent project to install ILDFA at Jackson Hole Airport, completed in partnership with Wadman...
Safespill, the manufacturer of Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA), is proud to announce its partnership with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as a Partner+ participant. This collaboration underscores Safespill's commitment to advancing...
Is ILDFA more expensive than High Expansion Foam (HEF)? The answer is no, according to a new white paper that uses real-world, third-party HEF installation data from a super bay hangar retrofit at SFO airport. With all costs factored in, a parking spot ILDFA...
Although a tariff on aluminum would increase the cost of raw materials by 25%, Safespill only projects a 2.5% increase in ILDFA pricing. Safespill floors are almost entirely made of aluminum alloy extrusions, which would be subject to the 25% tariff. However, the...
Safespill’s new aluminum extrusion line is on track to launch in Late Q1 2025, providing greater supply chain control and multiple benefits to our clients.
To help hangar operators and aircraft maintenance personnel stay focused on keeping aircraft maintained, Safespill offers piece of mind on the reliability of our product by offering a 10-year warranty, which includes semiannual inspections and preventative maintenance...
Rendering of Safespill Floor at Connecticut Army National Guard Maintenance Bay We’re thrilled to kick off a new project Connecticut Army National Guard Maintenance Bay in Windsor Locks, CT, where we’ll be manufacturing and installing our state-of-the-art Safespill...
Our work with Avianor and Syscomax at Montréal-Mirabel International Airport is moving at the speed of light. We are making great progress on the installation of Safespill floor at the newly constructed MRO Centre of Excellence for A220 aircrafts. ILDFA enhances...
In retrofit projects, the best way to contract ILDFA is directly with Safespill. This approach ensures clear communication between the owner/end user and Safespill, allowing us to address any concerns of the aircraft maintainers working in the hangar. Contracting...
Safespill floors a.k.a ILDFA have a top surface designed to ensure instant drainage of any spilled liquid into the floor. This is critical for fire protection performance. However, ensuring that the men and women working on the floor have a good work experience is...
Safespill has signed a lease with Ares Industrial Real Estate for a brand new 192,000 square-foot facility in Northwest Houston. This summer, we will install a 2500 MT 8” Kautec Extrusion Line in our new building, and we expect to be fully operational in Q4 of this...
Floor Muffler: Rubber sheet placed under ramps. Aluminum ramps around the ILDFA are directly anchored to the concrete slab, causing tool cart vibrations. To reduce noise, a rubber sheet known as floor muffler is installed between aluminum ramps and concrete slabs....
ILDFA’s original anti-slip ribs on the floor could cause hard-wheeled equipment carts to vibrate. The anti-slip rib is removed to create a smoother surface; however, to ensure anti-slip resistance, the area where the rib was is now shot-blasted. Listening to end-user...
With our improved FOD screen, washers as small as No. 5 or M4 won't be able to fall through the slots. We prioritize end-user feedback, and it is the driving force behind ILDFA's continuous improvement. You speak; we listen. Meet Safespill's Director of Projects:...
This project was the first new build construction for Safespill. All current and future ILDFA installations are benefiting from the many lessons learned during the project's construction, and we are ultimately proud of the end result. Project details are: 36,000 SF...
Trench install underway Bay A1 and A2 at Avianor Excellence Centre A220 located in Mirabel, Canada Flushing Manifold Upgrade: Scale Buildup Prevention In certain regions, scale build up over a 50 year period might require inspection and clean out of the Flushing...
OIL AND FUEL SPILL SLIP RESISTANT TOP SURFACE We understand that small spills can happen and because ILDFA removes the large majority of a spill, greasy residue on the top surface may go unseen until wiped off. Safespill’s improved anti-slip top surface provides...
Safespill's ILDFA offers Environmentally safe hangar fire protection, but apart from protecting jets from fire, ease of daily operations for the people who keep the jets flying is equally important. Check out how we worked together with hangar operators to solve this...
To help you maintain focus on keeping your aircraft in the air, we make sure your Safespill floor stays in excellent working condition. To achieve this, certified Safespill inspectors will perform all maintenance and inspections on your ILDFA for a period of 10 years...
If you want to learn how our Safespill floor works, check out this explainer video. Reach out to us if you want to learn about our solution, and how we can help keep your personnel, aircraft and equipment safe.
Safespill Project Improves Safety for U.S. Navy Hangar and Supports Local Contractors California, November 1, 2022/PRNewswire – – Safespill Systems, LLC announced the signing of a further contract with the U.S. Navy to install an ignitable liquid drainage...
In May 2022, the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) issued Interim Technical Guidance (ITG) to include Ignitable Liquid Floor Drainage Assembly (ILDFA) as an option for existing for Navy and Marine Corps hangars with aqueous film forming foam...
Industry leading commercial property insurance provider, FM Global, counts several of the top brands in commercial aviation and nearly one-third of Fortune 1000 companies* among their client roster. In July 2022, FM Global updated their Property Loss Prevention...
(Image courtesy of Army Corps of Engineers) By Thomas Gambino, PE, Founder of Prime Engineering, Inc. Tragedy struck Florida’s Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) on January 8, 2014. A burst waterline in the AFB’s King Hangar accidentally triggered the hangar’s...
Safespill will be exhibiting at the 2022 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) conference and expo in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 6 - 9th at booth 1101 and demonstrate the applications of our floor with a 30 X 30 ft. Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly...
In-house capabilities will vertically integrate manufacturing and reduce carbon footprint HOUSTON, March 23, 2022 – Safespill, the leader in environmentally safe fire protection systems, announced it has executed a contract with Kautec Solutions, a premier supplier of...
HOUSTON, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Safespill, a leader in environmentally safe fire protection systems, today announced that the company’s core technology — the Safespill flooring system, also known as an ignitable liquid drainage floor assembly...
Q2 of 2021 – With the installation of two of our IBC Storage Units (ISUs) and an increasing sales pipeline for this product, it is fair to say there is growing market demand for new ignitable liquid storage solutions. THE INDUSTRY’S PROBLEM Composite IBCs are...
Safely store flammable and combustible liquids with Safespill’s Bulk IBC Storage Unit.
We are proud to have just installed a "wall to wall" system in a quality control lab room for a major player in the medical device industry to protect their facility from flammable and combustible liquids. Watch Spill Detection Test [metaslider id="665"] Contact us at...