Description
In the underground environment, where fires can have serious consequences for personnel and equipment, legislation in many countries requires fire-resistant hydraulic fluids of the HFDU type.
CONDAT offers a range of CONDAT D fire-resistant hydraulic fluids approved by tunnel boring machine manufacturers. These products have certifications proving their resistance to ignition:
- FM: Factory mutual
- MSHA: mining accreditation
The CONDAT D range is also biodegradable and non-toxic.
These HFDU fluids have the advantage of a high viscosity index and high durability, which means that the equipment is protected and oil changes can be spaced out, while guaranteeing safety on the boring site.
Product benefits
| Characteristics | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Self-extinguishing fluid | Safety of men and site |
| Biodegradable | Respects the environment, no risk of pollution contrary to mineral oil |
| Anti-wear properties | Protection of the machines |
| Excellent resistance to oxidation. | Long service life |
FM Global
FM Global is an insurance company whose strategy is based on accident prevention. Known worldwide FM Approvals allows our customers to be assured that our lubricants have passed numerous tests and are compliant with the strictest quality standards. Using an FM certified lubricant provides the certainty that the fluid does protect people and installations.
MSHA
The MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) is the American government agency of worldwide renown guaranteeing the safety of men and machines in mines and working underground.
This organisation, attached to the American labour ministry, has laboratories to test and approve products that may be used in underground sites, so as to guarantee a maximum safety level to workers. To have a lubricant approved by the MSHA is a guarantee of performance in terms of fire resistance and technical performance.
Associated services
For more information about the products, their implementation, and a good match between the situation encountered and the solution to be considered, contact a CONDAT representative.
