New ESFR Sprinkler Guards Feature 3-5/8" Length and Diameter
Press Release Summary:
- Model EG-100 are available with a simple hinged clamshell design and a single torx set screw as well as available in chrome or painted red finishes
- Designed to keep ESFR sprinklers safe from damage in areas with high human mechanical activity and features hardwire cage that completely encases the sprinkler
- Ensure that the sprinklers are protected in various applications such as rack storage, where damage to low elevation sprinklers is likely to occur
Original Press Release:
FM Approved ESFR Sprinkler Guards Offer Ease of Installation for In-rack Storage Applications
Hastings, Michigan – The Viking Corporation announces the availability of FM Approved sprinkler guards designed to keep ESFR sprinklers safe from damage in areas with high human mechanical activity. The new Model EG-100 guards ensure that the sprinklers are protected in various applications, such as rack storage, where damage to low elevation sprinklers is likely to occur.
Specifically designed with retrofit installation in mind, the new ESFR sprinkler guards feature a hardwire cage that completely encases the sprinkler. With a simple hinged clamshell design and a single Torx set screw, the guards allow for quick and efficient installation on Viking’s 1” NPT ESFR sprinklers.
The guards are available in chrome or painted red finishes and feature a 3-5/8” (95 mm) length and diameter. Model EG-100 sprinkler guards are compatible with sprinkler models VK506 (K22), VK510 (K25) and VK514 (K28).
Viking offers the industry’s most complete line of storage sprinklers specifically designed to suppress challenging warehouse fires. In addition to five ESFR sprinklers, Viking’s leading line of storage fire protection products also includes dry-type ESFR pendent sprinklers (K14 and K17) as well as CMDA, CMSA, ELO, and EC storage sprinkler options.
To learn more about the new ESFR sprinkler guards and all storage fire protection products available from Viking, visit www.vikinggroupinc.com or contact your local Viking SupplyNet distribution center.
Viking is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative fire protection and life safety systems. For nearly 100 years the company’s products and services have protected lives and property worldwide from the devastating effects of fire. For more information on Viking’s complete line of fire protection products and services, please visit www.vikinggroupinc.com or call 800-968-9501.
Contact:
Nancy Houghton
Phone: 269-945-8314
nhoughton@vikingcorp.com
