Updates

Safespill Opens a West Coast Office in California

Safespill Opens a West Coast Office in California

We are expanding our footprint to support clients across the Pacific and Western United States. Our new West Coast office, based in San Diego and led by Trevor Waite, strengthens our ability to work closely with engineers, airport authorities, and hangar operators in...

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ILDFA vs. Foam  Cost Comparison Spreadsheet

ILDFA vs. Foam Cost Comparison Spreadsheet

To help design and estimating engineers provide their clients with accurate and complete cost assessments, Safespill has put together a cost comparison spreadsheet that highlights and line-items the true infrastructure investment requirements for...

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DESIGN GUIDELINE 7.0 RELEASED

DESIGN GUIDELINE 7.0 RELEASED

Safespill has released a new version of the Design Guideline, the most comprehensive update to date. Download 7.0 Here The document provides engineering guidance for architects and engineers in the early design stages of new or retrofit hangar...

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No More Spill Kits. No More Downtime

No More Spill Kits. No More Downtime

In real-world aircraft maintenance, fuel ends up on the floor. Whether you’re purging a line, replacing a pump, or servicing an aging fuel system, some fuel discharge is inevitable. With ILDFA, the floor becomes a passive, always-ready containment system. No spill...

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Remove the Fuel. Remove the Fire.

Remove the Fuel. Remove the Fire.

Every fire requires three elements: heat, oxygen, and fuel. In aircraft hangars, the fuel leg is, by definition, a liquid—i.e., jet fuel. Legacy systems focus on heat or oxygen: Sprinklers cool the fire to reduce heat. Foam systems create a barrier between fuel...

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ILDFA Upgrade: No More Embedded Solenoids

ILDFA Upgrade: No More Embedded Solenoids

Faster Installs. Cleaner Design. Greater Reliability. We’ve redesigned the ILDFA system: No more solenoid valves in the floor. All zone valves are now wall-mounted in accessible cabinets. Dry piping runs through the trench to each discharge zone — no wiring or...

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From Code Addition to Field Proven

From Code Addition to Field Proven

While ILDFA has only been added in the NFPA 409 2022 edition, it’s far from untested. Since 2021, ILDFA systems have been protecting a growing number of aircraft — with many more facilities under construction today. Here are just some of the aircraft currently...

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Built to Last. Backed to Prove It.

Built to Last. Backed to Prove It.

ILDFA is constructed entirely from marine-grade 6000-series aluminum alloy—a material proven for over 50 years in offshore platforms and industrial structures. Unlike carbon steel used in foam systems, aluminum forms a protective oxide layer that resists corrosion...

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Safespill Europe is Official

Safespill Europe is Official

#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...

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Progress Update: ILDFA Installation 

Progress Update: ILDFA Installation 

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...

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Cost-Effective Fire Protection for Hangars

Cost-Effective Fire Protection for Hangars

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...

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We Are More Economical Than Foam!

We Are More Economical Than Foam!

10 Year Warranty, Inspections and Maintenance included for all hangar installations. Lifecycle Cost: 50 year lifecycle, more than twice that of foam systems. Average annual maintenance for the life of the system after the first 10 years is $3,500 - $7,500....

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Why ILDFA is the Safest Choice

Why ILDFA is the Safest Choice

As the aviation industry shifts towards more sustainable practices, ILDFA stands out as the top-tier option for hangar fire protection with a trifecta of benefits: Safer for the environment, protecting ecosystems from harmful chemicals Safeguards aircraft by...

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Improved ILDFA Top Surface

Improved ILDFA Top Surface

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...

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ILDFA Webinar Series

ILDFA Webinar Series

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...

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Improved Noise Reduction

Improved Noise Reduction

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....

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Tool carts rattle NO MORE on ILDFA

Tool carts rattle NO MORE on ILDFA

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...

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Improved FOD Screen Protection

Improved FOD Screen Protection

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:...

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Newsletter Small Wheels on Safespill Floor

Newsletter Small Wheels on Safespill Floor

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...

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