SafeQuip has confirmed that the Lith-Ex range of fire extinguishers is the only certified lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher range in South Africa.

Traditional fire extinguishers, which use agents like water, foam, or dry chemicals, may not be suitable for lithium-ion battery fires due to the unique challenges posed by the high-energy density of these batteries.

While lithium-ion batteries offer convenience, they come with risks. SafeQuip, a distributor of fire safety equipment, explores the construction of lithium-ion batteries, the risk of thermal runaway, and the associated hazards of these power sources.

Safequip has designed its FireKing mobile water transfer and fire pumps to meet the diverse needs of plumbers, farmers, residential home owners and fire services. This has come from research, resulting ...

Fire equipment manufacturer and supplier, SafeQuip, has opened a new branch in Port Elizabeth. The Rovic international subsidiary has seen a marked increase in demand for its fire extinguishers and fire ...

This is the final news brief from SMART Security Solutions for 2025, and the teams would like to take this opportunity to thank our readers, advertisers and partners and wish everyone a safe and secure festive season.

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