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Wednesday 06 August 2008

High and dry storage solution

Jessica Darnbrough

F&C Mining Products has launched a red polyethylene underground fire depot that can be used in mining and industrial applications where it is imperative to have a dry sealed environment for fire fighting equipment.

According to the manufacturer, each depot comes with marine grade latches, moulded hand grips, and stainless steel handles for single person placement.

The depots have a low centre of gravity for extra stabiltity.
The depots have a low centre of gravity for extra stabiltity.

The depots also have concealed space where anti tamer seals can be fitted.

The depots have oversized tyres which are said to assist in manoeuvring over rough mining and industrial terrain. They also come fitted with dust seals, fixed hardware trays and a low centre of gravity for stability, according to the company.

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