There are many fire hazards in industrial plants. Electrical equipment is one of the common factors that cause fires. For example, cables, motors, etc. are prone to electrical failures such as short circuits and overloads when they are running at high loads for a long time, which can lead to fires. There are a large number of high-temperature heat sources around high-temperature equipment. If they are improperly operated or the equipment fails, they may cause fires. In addition, the production process involves a large number of flammable and explosive gases and liquids. Once they leak and encounter open flames or high temperatures, they will quickly burn and explode.

1. The importance of fire blocking

Cable and pipeline penetration blocking is of vital importance to preventing the spread of fire, ensuring personnel safety, and maintaining production equipment. From the perspective of fire spread, cables and pipelines are like “channels” when a fire occurs, and flames and hot air will quickly spread to other areas through these channels. If the penetration is not effectively blocked, the fire will expand rapidly, causing the fire to get out of control. For example, in some large industrial plants, when a fire occurs, the flames spread along the cables and pipelines, and will soon spread to other areas, causing large-scale fires. Fire blocking can effectively cut off these channels, prevent the spread of flames and heat, control the fire within a certain range, and buy precious time for personnel evacuation and fire fighting and rescue.

In terms of ensuring personnel safety, blocking can prevent the spread of toxic and harmful gases and smoke. When cables burn, a large amount of toxic gases will be generated, and these gases will spread in a closed space and cause harm to personnel. Fire blocking can prevent smoke and toxic gases from entering the area where personnel are located, reducing the risk of poisoning and suffocation. At the same time, blocking can also reduce the harm of fire to personnel and provide personnel with a safe evacuation channel.

For the maintenance of production equipment, fire blocking can prevent fire from causing damage to equipment. The high temperature generated by the fire will damage the key components of the equipment and affect the normal operation of the equipment. Blocking can prevent flames and hot air from directly contacting the equipment, protect the electrical system, mechanical components, etc. of the equipment from the impact of the fire, ensure that the equipment can operate normally after the fire, and reduce the economic losses caused by equipment damage. For example, in some industrial plants, due to equipment damage caused by fire, it takes a lot of time and money to repair or replace, and fire blocking can effectively reduce this risk.

2. Advantages of modular cable and pipe penetration plugging

Fire retardant, safety upgrade
Modular plugging uses special fireproof materials, which can effectively prevent flames from penetrating and spreading at high temperatures. In the event of a fire, modular plugging can remain intact, buying valuable time for personnel evacuation and fire fighting. For example, in some fire scenes, traditional fireproof mud plugging may crack and fall off at high temperatures, allowing flames to quickly pass through the holes, while modular plugging can resist flames for a long time, greatly reducing the risk of casualties and property losses caused by fire. This is because modular plugging materials have good fireproof properties and can remain stable in fires, thus providing protection for personnel safety.

Excellent sealing performance
Modular plugging effectively prevents dust, water vapor and harmful gases from penetrating through tight fit and special sealing materials. In the production environment of industrial plants, sealing performance is crucial. For example, in some production workshops, dust, water vapor and harmful gases may affect the normal operation of equipment, while modular plugging can block these substances from the outside and keep the inside of the equipment clean and dry. At the same time, the improvement of sealing performance also reduces the number and cost of maintenance. Because the equipment has good sealing, it does not need frequent cleaning and maintenance, thus reducing the operating cost of the equipment.

Flexible adaptation to complex working conditions
The modular design can be freely matched according to different cable and pipeline specifications and directions. In industrial plants, the layout of cables and pipelines is often complex and diverse, and different equipment and facilities may require different plugging methods. Modular plugging can meet these needs, whether it is a large pipeline or a small cable, you can find a suitable module for plugging. For example, when equipment is modified or expanded, modular plugging can be easily adjusted and supplemented. When a new cable or pipeline needs to be connected, just add the corresponding module without large-scale dismantling and reinstalling the entire plugging structure. This enables modular plugging to adapt to the changing production needs of the enterprise and improve production efficiency.

Easy and convenient installation and maintenance
Modular plugging is easy to install and does not require a professional construction team and complex tools. Ordinary workers can operate it after simple training, which makes the installation process more convenient. In terms of later maintenance, when it is necessary to increase or decrease or overhaul the cable, just open the corresponding module to easily complete the operation. For example, in the daily maintenance of some equipment, staff can easily inspect and repair the cable. This convenience not only saves time and labor costs, but also improves the operating efficiency of the equipment. At the same time, the maintenance cost of modular plugging is relatively low, because it does not require special maintenance equipment and technology, and only requires regular inspection and replacement of modules.

3. Problems to be solved

Fire spread problem
Modular cable and pipe penetration plugging plays a key role in fire spread. When a fire occurs, the flame spreads along the cables and pipes, and modular plugging can effectively prevent the flame from penetrating and spreading. Its special fireproof materials and structural design can cut off the flame propagation path and limit the fire to a local area. For example, in a metallurgical plant, cables and pipes pass through different fire partitions. Once a fire occurs, modular plugging can prevent the flame from spreading to other areas through these channels and avoid the expansion of the fire. This plugging method reduces the threat of fire to personnel safety and buys valuable time for personnel evacuation and fire fighting and rescue.

Production stagnation problem
Modular plugging is very important to reduce the impact of fire on production. When a fire occurs, modular plugging can effectively prevent the spread of flames and hot air, and avoid serious damage to production equipment caused by fire. After the fire is under control, the production equipment can quickly resume normal operation, thus ensuring production continuity. For example, in some industrial plants, the fire was effectively controlled due to modular plugging, the equipment was not seriously damaged, and production was able to resume quickly, reducing economic losses.

Equipment damage problem
Modular plugging plays an important role in protecting industrial equipment from high temperature, flames and smoke erosion. Its sealing performance can prevent the penetration of dust, water vapor and harmful gases, reducing corrosion and damage to equipment. In high temperature environments, modular plugging can maintain structural stability and prevent equipment from being damaged by factors such as thermal expansion and contraction. For example, in the steel smelting process, modular plugging can protect key components of equipment, extend the service life of equipment, and reduce equipment maintenance costs.

Modular cable and pipe penetration plugging technology has significant advantages in industrial plant fire prevention and solves many key problems. As a domestic brand that focuses on providing modular cable and pipe penetration sealing systems and solutions for users in various industries, TST seal will continue to improve its products and service quality in the future to provide strong guarantees for the fire safety of industrial plants.