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This... Aluminum extruder hydraulic failure goes quickly awry. Hydraulic oils are not generally considered a serious fire hazard, because they have high ignition temperatures. This amounts, however, to a false sense of security, since spraying hydraulic oil will burn just as fiercely as other hydrocarbons. Hydraulic fluid has been a factor in many fires, markedly increasing the extent of fire damage. Because hydraulic systems are highly pressurised, flames from a hydraulic oil fire can spread over dozens of metres. On factory premises, such a conflagration will unavoidably reach cables or other combustible material, which will catch fire and be rapidly destroyed. It is therefore essential to assess the risks related to hydraulic oils in order to ensure sufficient protection methods. In fact, the risk of an oil fire can be completely eliminated by shifting to non-combustible hydraulic fluids or adopting electrically or pneumatically operated equipment. The most simple and reliable way to prevent a hydraulic oil fire such as depicted is to replace mineral oil with non-combustible fluid. The risk of oil fire can be eliminated by using electric or pneumatic drives instead of hydraulic drives. Some fire risks are related to also such technologies, but not risks of fierce and uncontrolled fires. Fluids considered non-combustible consist of water-based solutions, including less than 20% of glycol or oil. With water-based solutions, however, it must be understood that if such fluids leak onto the floor, their water content will evaporate and the remaining substance might be combustible. Control of fluid leakages is important for several reasons: fire safety, the functionality of the machines and soil protection. #eddavidson #safedy #thereyahaveit #safety #oil #water #security #hydrocarbons #content #manufacturing #oilandgasindustry #steelindustry #metals Electric Arc Furnace Electronic Arts (EA) #stahlindustrie KTS GmbH & Co.KG Technologiepark Stahl Ancofer Stahlhandel GmbH #oilandgasindustry #inspector

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Nick Stevens

Managing Director at Integ Metals

1y

Thank you for sharing Pooyan. Absolutely horrifying to see how quickly and ferociously that fire took hold, with seemingly little provocation. To all of our suppliers, customers, and colleagues in the greater metals and engineering industries, please continue to do everything possible to keep you and yours safe.

Dr Keith Walker

Consultant Metallurgist

1y

Helpful warning...thanks.

Vincent Kettab

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