SHAREX gaseous fire suppression system

SHAREX is Fardid’s gaseous suppression system for spaces such as data centres, archives and rooms with sensitive equipment.

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Red cylinders in the SHAREX gas suppression range

Agent and distribution

The product page describes configurations with HFC-227ea and FK-5-1-12 agents. The agent is stored in cylinders and distributed through pipework and nozzles into the protected space when the system activates.

Cylinders and distribution equipment

Fardid publishes 25 and 42 bar configurations. The assembly includes agent cylinders, valves, pipework and discharge nozzles. The specifications depend on the selected configuration.

Project-specific layout

The product documentation describes options for locating cylinders outside the protected space and designing a distribution network for multiple spaces.

Drawing of cylinders, pipework and nozzles serving an equipment room

Published SHAREX cylinder specifications

25 bar working pressure
Volume (L)D dimension (mm)Length without valve (mm)
12185550
25300670
50300570
833231118
1203551330
1494061234
1804501464
2675451504
42 bar working pressure
Volume (L)D dimension (mm)Length without valve (mm)
12140940
201681140
402321160
502321400
682671500
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Components shown in the system example

Detection
The product diagram shows smoke, heat and multisensor detectors and manual call points.
Control and warning
The example shows a release control panel, sounder, fire bell, discharge warning lamp, manual release and emergency stop.
Storage and distribution
The discharge assembly includes an agent cylinder, cylinder valve, pipework and nozzles.

Published applications

  • Data centres and server rooms
  • Archives and document storage
  • Museums and spaces with valuable collections
  • Medical equipment rooms and spaces with sensitive equipment

Published drawings and layouts

SHAREX control, alarm and release arrangement
SHAREX control, alarm and release arrangement
Example network for one protected space
Example network for one protected space
Example distribution across several spaces
Example distribution across several spaces
Example cylinder placement inside the protected space
Example cylinder placement inside the protected space