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Hangar fire protection systems are typically evaluated based on their effectiveness during design and commissioning. But less attention is typically paid to what it takes to keep them ready, or what a single mechanical fault can cost when it occurs at the wrong time....
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...
Evaluating a fire protection system from a presentation or specification only tells part of the story. Now, customers have the opportunity to experience ILDFA up close and in person. A recent article by Matt Batbouta, Fire Protection and Life Safety Engineer and ILDFA...
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...
Flame activated systems wait until it’s too late. Legacy fire protection systems rely on flame detectors to trigger foam discharge. But flames mean ignition has already occurred. Obstructions? Double coverage. Flame detectors require line-of-sight. That means...
#image_title We’ve published a new article titled "The Risk Assessment Loophole Undermining Aircraft Hangar Safety" by Kyle Giubbini, NFPA 409 Technical Committee Principal and Safespill’s Lead Product Engineer. This article dives deep into the misuse...
We’re making great progress with the installation of Safespill’s ILDFA for a large aerospace company in Canada. The first of two hangar bays is nearly complete and the installation of the second floor is on track to start soon. We also visited Avianor Inc's Airbus...
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...
ILDFA provides best protection as rising heat increases risk
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...
Version 6.0 of our ILDFA Design Guideline was just released, providing guidance to architecture & engineering firms in the early design stages of a new hangar build or retrofit project. This latest version includes multiple revisions based on our team’s experience...
ILDFA truly makes your hangar fire protection system environmentally safe and sustainable. ILDFA uses only gravity and water to flush and remove spills to dedicated containment, completely eliminating the need for hazardous chemicals. Upcoming Webinars! ...
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...
Safespill is hosting a series of webinars to support Civil Contractors, Government Contractors, and MACC teams through the ILDFA installation, contracting and design process. Get expert insights, learn about our straightforward installation, and ask questions to feel...
Best Hangar Fire Protection Especially as Temperatures Rise Hangar fire in Hockenheim - Several Aircrafts Destroyed (Baden - Wurttemberg) - June 19 2023 As temperatures continue to rise especially during the summers, aviation faces greater risks from flammable liquid...
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...
Our July webinars offer a deep dive into ILDFA. Topics covered will include a detailed look at: ILDFA Hangar End User Webinar ILDFA Technical Webinar ILDFA Contracting & Installation Webinar Register here and share with anyone you think might benefit from 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:...
Safespill Commissions Ildfa Installation at Naval Air Station Point Mugu The photos are of a recently commissioned ILDFA system for the US Navy at NAS Point Mugu. The US Navy requires that ILDFA be designed to offer the most liberal application of the floor, or “wall...
Safespill recently shipped out ILDFA Floors (Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly) for installation in a Tri-Services hangar on Pohang Air Base in South Korea. ILDFA is being installed domestically and abroad as the US Military continues its transition away...
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...
The Safespill Floor The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) conducted 30 successful fire tests on the Safespill floor, also known as the ILDFA. The term for the Safespill floor originated from the Factory Mutual (FM) approval, Standard 6090, as an Ignitable Liquid...
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...
Q2 of 2021 – Installation for U.S. military base in Q2 of 2021 – 8k sq ft Safespill hangar floor. THE INDUSTRY'S PROBLEM Awareness of PFAS contamination's enormity, specifically related to the use of PFAS firefighting foam, or AFFF, is escalating at an exponential...
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...
Boston, MA – June 5, 2017 – Safespill has today announced that it has received the first-ever FM Approval for “ignitable liquid drainage floor technology” following a rigorous testing period. Safespill offers a unique, innovative flooring solution for the containment...
Approved flooring assembly can automatically capture and remove liquid spilled on its surface. Thanks to an innovative manufacturer and an investigative research program conducted by FM Global Research at the Research Campus in West Glocester, Rhode Island, USA, a new...