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Low Pressure
Water Mist & CAFS

High Efficiency
Rapid Response
Portable & Mobile
PROFILE TECHNOLOGY
Aerospace technology now in fire fighting Pioneering Technology
AFT has applied advanced aerodynamics The AFT technology creates narrow distributi-
technology from flow engineering applications on ultra fine water mist, foam or CAFS using
involving liquid/gas mixtures to create AFT speciality nozzles. The droplets create an
water mist firefighting systems. enlarged surface area (almost 50 times) as
The technology creates high quality water compared to a conventional water tender. This
mist at low pressure while ensuring maximum results in rapid cooling due to extensive heat
lancing distances for safe firefighting. absorption and the resultant steam generated
expands 1640 times in volume thus inerting the
The technology is adaptable to portable,
atmosphere around the fire.
mobile & fixed firefighting apparatus.
The combined effect of cooling and blanketing
results in effective rapid extinguishing.
AFT has further applied aerospace technology to
propel the water mist droplets at high speed to
AFT‘s Head Office long distances. This helps in effectively reaching
in Georgsmarienhütte
the seat of the fire from a safe distance.

BENEFITS
Best ratings Dual mode firefighting Durable
AFT portable water mist & CAFS systems have AFT guns come with the option of jet and spray With minimal moving parts and corrosion
the highest ratings as per European EN3. The firefighting mode for distant and close range resistant materials, the AFT systems are low on
portable systems are also certified for SOLAS attack. maintenance and high on product life.
and various international bodies.
Multiple extinguishing agent option High safety Radiant heat block
AFT technology can deliver water mist, foam AFT technology operates on low pressure The creation of fine water mist droplets help in
and compressed air foam (CAFS) with its spe- and negligible recoil thus providing safety blocking radiant heat enabling the firefighter to
cially designed systems making them suitable to the user. approach the fire more easily.
for different fire situations.
Dual extinguishing effect Minimal collateral damage Smoke scrubbing
Water mist created by the AFT system help AFT technology uses significantly less water Fine water mist droplets help scrub the air thus
extinguish fires rapidly due to dual effect of as compared to conventional systems, which increasing better visibility.
cooling and blanketing. helps in minimizing water/collateral damage.

PRODUCTS
Portable Systems Technical Specs AFT Backpack AFT Hand-Held*
AFT specializes in harnessing water mist & CAFS technology in portable Weight of the empty system 14.4 kg 12.5 kg
formats that has given firefighting a new capability around the world. The Weight of extinguishing gun 2 kg 2 kg
portable products bring in significant reductions in response time, better
Filling capacity 9.0 l 6.0 l
accessibility and efficient firefighting thus helping control fires in the
Length of hose 1.35 m 1m
initial stages.
Compressed air bottle 2 l/300 bar** 1.34 l/200 bar
These portable systems are available as handheld and backpack models.
Dynamic working pressure 7 - 7.5 bar 7.5 bar
They can also be mounted on rapid response motorbikes.
Lancing distance of the gun:
The AFT backpack is available with an option to attach a breathing appa- 600 spray mode 6.5 - 7 m 5-7m
ratus unit on the same backpack.
Jet mode 16 - 18 m 16 - 18 m
Flow rate 0.4 - 0.45 l/s 0.4 l/s
Operating time in full throttle 20 - 23 s 15 - 16 s
EN3 rating (using AFT 01)
A class A 55 A 34
B class B 300*** B 233
* Available with the option of using a
special gun for electrical fire
(with different ratings).
** Universal bottle holder gives the flexibility
of using compressed air bottles of sizes
2/4.7/6.8 lts with 200 bars or 300 bars.
*** Efficiency measured under DIN EN3
conditions.

AFT Backpack with breathing apparatus AFT standard Backpack AFT Hand-Held
Mobile Systems Technical Specs Trolley 35l* Trolley 50l*
The combination of the highly sophisticated nozzle and the trolley supply Weight of the empty system 39 kg 55 kg
system make the AFT Trolley 35L and AFT Trolley 50L, the safest and ideal Weight of extinguishing gun 2 kg 2 kg
choice when handling medium size fires.
Filling capacity 35 l 50 l
Length of hose 5m 5m
Compressed air bottle 6 l/300 bar 6 l/300 bar
Dynamic working pressure 7.5 bar 7.5 bar
Lancing distance of the gun:
600 spray mode 6-7m 6-7m
Jet stream 15 - 18 m 16 - 18 m
Flow rate 0.42 - 0.5 l/s 0.42 - 0.5 l/s
Operating time in full throttle 70 - 83 s 100 - 115 s
* Available with the option of using
a special gun for electrical fire.

AFT Trolley 35/01 AFT Trolley 50/01

APM Vehicles Mounted Sytems Technical Specs


The APM incorporates a scaled up AFT 2 phase water mist + CAFS tech- Weight of the empty system 180-250 kg
nology in a modular format. Due to the proprietary technology used, this Weight of extinguishing gun 2 kg
power packed system brings in over 10 times the power of most compe-
Filling capacity 100-200 l
ting class products.
Length of hose 30 m hose on an auto rewinding
hose reel
Compressed air bottle 4 x 6 l/300 bar
Dynamic working pressure 8.5 bar
Lancing distance of the gun:
600 spray mode 6-7m
Jet stream 16 - 17 m
Flow rate 0.42 - 0.5 l/s
Foam dosage 6%

AFT APM

MPM Vehicles Mounted Sytems Technical Specs


The MPM incorporates the patented AFT water mist technology into a sca- Weight of the empty system
led up firefighting capability for larger fires. Its modular design provides (depends on the water capacity) 250-360 kg
the flexibility to scale up water carrying capacity from 200 up to a 1000 l.
Filling volume 200-1000 l
Dimensions MPM200/03 (lxwxh) 1018x1000x1254 mm
Additional length for every
further tank 200l 245 mm
Hose length (standard) 30 m
Operating pressure 24 bar
Foam dosage (optional) variable 1-8 %
Extinguishing agent water with the possibility of
mixing foam agent
Engine power 13 hp
Fuel: unleaded regular gas with
86 octane or higher
Main extinguishing gun
Water consumption: 60 l/min
Operating pressure at the nozzle 13 - 15 bar
Lancing distance (jet mode) 17 - 19 m
Lancing distance (spray mode) 6.5 - 7 m
Second extinguishing gun*
Water consumption 24 l/min
AFT MPM Lancing distance 13 m
* Supplied with 30 m hose on a
portable hose reel.
VEHICLES
Mini Tender
The Mini Tender is an example for an off road
pickup modified for firefigthing purposes with
built-in MPM.

Headoffice
Advanced Firefighting Technology GmbH
Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 31
49124 Georgsmarienhütte, Germany

Fon +49-5401-89690 · Fax +49-5401-896920


Email: sales@aftgmbh.com

Latin America
Eduardo Perozo Amador
AFT Advanced Firefighting Technology GmbH
Rua Malibu 285 Bl 2 - 706
Barra da Tijuca - RJ - Brasil

Fon +55-21-33252140
APPLICATIONS Mobile +55-21-81383022
Email: eduardo.amador@aftgmbh.com
Fields of application
Ideally suited for fire and disaster management:
SAARC
· oil and gas installations · infrastructure & heritage buildings
Dipak Mitra
· shipping & aviation facilities · forests
Advanced Firefighting Technology Pvt. Ltd.28,
· police & defence · mines
RNA Arcade, First floor
· industrial & commercial establishments · tunnels etc. Lokhandwa Complex, Andheri West
Mumbai 400053, India

Fon +91-22-26375524 · Fax +91-22-26375523


Mobile +91-982-1532849
Email: aftindia@vsnl.net

Middle East and North Africa


AWARDS Nabil Saad
Hitech FZE
Awards and achievements
AFT technology has been recognized internati- P.O. Box 17717 Jebel Ali
onally for its pioneering inventions and innova- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
tions and was awarded Gold medals at Eureka
Fon +971-4-8818688 · Fax +971-4-8812112
& Invention Fairs in Brussels and
Geneva and the Merlion Award in Singapore. Mobile +971-506242208
Email: nabil@unisantis.ae

ASEAN
Bhimsen Rai
Advanced Firefighting Technology Pte Ltd
BLK 3004, #04-106 Ubi Ave 3
Singapore 408860
CERTIFICATIONS Fon +65-67434880 · Fax +65-67433787
Mobile +65-91089177
Email: bhimsen@aftgmbh.com.sg

Japan & Korea


Kenji Furuyama
Hobi Co. Ltd.
AFT Main/Eng/07/09

Kojimachi HF Bldg., 2F 3-2-4- Kojimachi


Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 102-0083, Japan

Fon +81-3-52104588 · Fax +81-3-52104379


Mobile +81-906-1657637
Email: kenji.furuyama@hobi.co.jp

For sales inquiries contact:


Subject to tolerances and modifications for improving technological characteristics.
All ratings mentioned have been achieved using AFT 01 extinguishing agent. sales@aftgmbh.com

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