FK-5-1-12 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems
Explore Jianan FK-5-1-12 clean agent fire suppression systems for critical enclosures. Compare cabinet, engineered, single-cylinder, and multi-cylinder options.
FK-5-1-12 Systems for Critical Enclosures
Jianan Fire Protection Technology supplies FK-5-1-12 fire suppression systems for enclosed spaces where water or residue could damage critical equipment.
FK-5-1-12 is a fluorinated-ketone clean agent stored as a liquid and discharged as a gas. It suppresses fire mainly by absorbing heat, is electrically nonconductive when properly used, and leaves no residue.
Products include cabinet, engineered pipe-network, single-cylinder, multi-cylinder, and main-and-reserve systems, along with compatible cylinders, valves, manifolds, nozzles, detection devices, controls, alarms, and accessories.
3M™ Novec™ 1230 was a proprietary FK-5-1-12 product. Jianan supplies systems using the generic FK-5-1-12 designation, with agent source, documentation, and refill options confirmed during quotation.
JIANAN FK-5-1-12 Fire Suppression System Products
FK-5-1-12 System Features
- Clean, Residue-Free Discharge: FK-5-1-12 vaporizes on discharge, leaves no residue, and helps reduce cleanup time.
- Rapid Total-Flooding Protection: Quickly achieves the required extinguishing concentration within enclosed spaces.
- Compact Storage: Typically requires less cylinder space than comparable inert-gas systems.
- Lower Climate Impact: Often selected as a lower-impact alternative to HFC-227ea; verify current agent data with the supplier.
- Flexible Configurations: Available in cabinet, engineered, single-cylinder, multi-cylinder, and main-reserve arrangements.
- Automatic or Manual Release: Supports detection, control panels, alarms, delays, manual release, abort functions, and equipment shutdown interfaces.
- Enclosure Performance: Effective protection depends on enclosure integrity and agent retention.
- Project-Specific Design: Agent quantity and system layout are determined by room conditions and hazard requirements.
- Agent Supply Planning: Confirm agent manufacturer, documentation, compatibility, refill availability, and service support.
FK-5-1-12 System Overview
| Fire Extinguishing Agent Weight | 0.03-0.16kg, 0.3-0.5kg，0.5-0.8kg，1Kg，1.5Kg (selectable) |
| Device Enclosure | tainless Steel with Surface Paint Coating, Aluminum Alloy with Anodic Oxidation Finish (selectable) |
| Device Dimensions | 160*96*15,377*164*50,364*160*40mm or φ56*335, φ56*520 (selectable) |
| Types of containers | Single-bottle unit (40/70/90/100/120/150/180) |
| Double-bottle unit (70×2/90×2/100×2/120×2/150×2) | |
| Nominal Working Pressure (Mpa) | 2.5 |
| Maximum Working Pressure (Mpa) | 3.2 |
| Spray Time (S) | ≤10 |
| Filling Density (Kg/m³) | ≤1420 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10~50℃ |
| System Extinguishing Method | Total Flooding |
| System Activation Power Source | 24V,1.3A |
| Safety Relief Device Activation Pressure (Mpa) | 4.5±0.225 |
Applications
FK-5-1-12 fire suppression systems are used in enclosed spaces where sensitive equipment requires clean, residue-free protection.
Typical applications include:
- Data centers and server rooms
- Telecommunications rooms
- Electrical and switchgear rooms
- Control and automation rooms
- Generator enclosures
- Industrial machinery enclosures
- UPS and power rooms
- Archives, libraries, and museums
- Medical equipment rooms
FK-5-1-12 systems are commonly used for suitable Class A surface fires, Class B hazards, and energized electrical equipment. Suitability depends on the hazard, enclosure, ventilation, and operating conditions.
They are generally not recommended for open or poorly enclosed spaces, rapidly ventilated areas, reactive metals, self-oxidizing materials, continuously supplied fuel hazards, or high-reignition-risk scenarios.
Lithium-ion battery applications require separate evaluation, as FK-5-1-12 should not be relied upon to stop thermal runaway or prevent reignition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers about product selection, installation, compliance, and customization.
Is FK-5-1-12 the same as Novec 1230?
FK-5-1-12 is the generic agent designation. Novec 1230 was 3M’s proprietary FK-5-1-12 product. Other FK-5-1-12 agents should not automatically be called Novec 1230.
Is FK-5-1-12 still available after 3M stopped manufacturing Novec 1230?
Is FK-5-1-12 still available after 3M stopped manufacturing Novec 1230?
What is the difference between FK-5-1-12 and HFC-227ea?
Both are clean, residue-free halocarbon agents. FK-5-1-12 is often chosen for its lower direct climate impact, while HFC-227ea is subject to HFC phasedown regulations.
What is the difference between a cabinet system and an engineered system?
A cabinet system integrates components in a compact unit near the hazard. An engineered system uses remote cylinders connected to a designed piping and nozzle network for larger spaces.
Can an FK-5-1-12 system be used in an occupied room?
Yes, when designed within applicable concentration and exposure limits and equipped with appropriate safety and evacuation measures.