12 best manufacturers of fire extinguishing systems

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

A prerequisite for the commissioning of industrial facilities, public facilities, residential buildings is the presence of a fire extinguishing system. In some cases, a sufficient condition will be the presence of a detector, in others an automated system is required. Fire safety devices increase the level of safety of people in the building, allow to ensure the protection of property and equipment in case of fire. On the Russian market today, many domestic and foreign firms are fighting for the client. Our experts will help you understand the intricacies of organizing fire extinguishing systems.

Selection recommendations

Varieties. Fire extinguishing installations should be divided into three groups, depending on the design.

1. Aggregate systems are installed directly at the facility, all technical means are independent units.
2. Modular plants are made up of individual modules. They can be mounted both in the protected and in the adjacent room.
3. Microencapsulated devices use solid miniature particles that respond to temperature increases.

Extinguishing methods. There are several effective fire extinguishing options.

1. Volumetric installations create a special atmosphere in the room that does not support combustion.
2. Surface devices fight fires on surfaces.
3. Locally volumetric systems are responsible for part of the room and specific equipment.
4. Local surface installations extinguish a fire in a given area of ​​the surface and on fixed equipment.

Types of extinguishing material. Several types of substances are used to extinguish a fire today.

1. Water compounds turn into a vapor cloud, displacing oxygen from the combustion zone. They are cheap and safe for people. But it is impossible to extinguish electrical equipment with such substances, they cause serious material damage to the decoration of the room.
2. Foam products prevent oxygen from entering the ignition zone by spreading the foam over the surface. Such substances are used in rooms where petroleum products and flammable liquids are stored. Foam joints are not suitable for extinguishing gases and energized equipment.
3. Gas installations are suitable for equipping paint shops, rooms with electrical equipment and flammable liquids. But the resulting substances are dangerous to human health.
4. Warehouses, diesel generator rooms, automatic telephone exchanges are equipped with powder systems. Of the minuses, it should be noted the difficulties with the supply of powder through the pipeline and the danger to humans.
5. Aerosol installations reduce the temperature in the room, prevent the spread of fire. Scope of application – cable structures, electrical installations, flammable substances.
6. Combined systems are used in complex projects. They are highly efficient, but expensive and require expert maintenance.
7. We have selected the 12 best manufacturers of fire extinguishing systems for our review. All of them offer their services to Russian consumers. When allocating seats, the editorial staff of the journal relied on

expert opinion, taking into account user reviews.

Rating of the best manufacturers of fire extinguishing systems

Nomination	a place	Manufacturer	rating
Rating of the best manufacturers of fire extinguishing systems	1	Simplex	5.0
	2	ESMI	4.9
	3	Siemens	4.8
	4	Satel	4.7
	5	Siberian Arsenal	4.6
	6	System Sensor	4.5
	7	Border	4.4
	8	Bolid	4.3
	9	Spectron NPO	4.2
	10	Argus Spectrum	4.1
	11	NPO Center-Proton	4.0
	12	NPO Fire automatics service	4.0

Simplex

Rating: 5.0

The recognized leader in the field of fire extinguishing systems is the American company Simplex. It was founded in 1894 and today the company is part of Tyco International Ltd. The brand specializes in the development and production of high-tech fire alarm systems. The experts appreciated the effective warning systems, addressable sensors, control panels, and manual call points. In order for all devices to work in one bundle, the company offers specialized software that allows you to keep track of ongoing events. Automatic fire alarm system Simplex is installed in the West tower (Moscow-City).

Domestic users speak flatteringly about Simplex fire extinguishing systems. They are reliable and durable.

Advantages

• high tech;
• own developments;
• wide range of products;
• reliability.

disadvantages

• not detected.

ESMI

Rating: 4.9

The Finnish company ESMI is the leader in the European market of fire systems. The brand's products are in high demand in Russia. The catalog contains a wide range of specialized equipment, where the consumer can choose alarm panels, fire detectors, monitoring and control modules, software. Security systems are installed not only in industrial premises and shopping centers, but also in residential buildings and apartments. Experts believe that ESMI products provide maximum security for a reasonable price.

The Finnish manufacturer's Russian partners praise the fire extinguishing systems. They note the promptness of the development and production of devices, reliable protection of personnel and property at protected facilities.

Advantages

• European quality;
• high level of security;
• rich assortment;
• wide range of applications.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Siemens

Rating: 4.8

The German concern Siemens produces electrical engineering, equipment for the energy sector, transport, healthcare, lighting engineering, as well as fire extinguishing systems. The experts drew attention to the intelligent fire extinguishing, which was created thanks to 110 years of experience. To meet the needs of customers as accurately as possible, the manufacturer makes adaptation to local norms and requirements, certain conditions, any type of fire. The distinctive features of German products are ease of installation and ease of use. The brand deservedly becomes the bronze medalist of our review.

Russian experts in fire extinguishing systems praise the quality of Siemens equipment. But they consider prices to be simply cosmic.

Advantages

• high quality;
• wide range of models;
• adaptation to local conditions;
• durability.

disadvantages

• high price.

Satel

Rating: 4.7

The Polish company Satel specializes in the development and production of electronic devices for security and fire alarms. The manufacturer's catalog contains detectors, signaling devices, control panels, monitoring stations, power supplies. In order to create modern hardware and software, developers apply innovative solutions. The production site is equipped with automated lines from leading world brands. Experts note the wide geography of supplies (more than 60 countries of the world), there is a representative office in Moscow.

Domestic users have no complaints about the quality of Polish fire extinguishing systems, they are satisfied with the adequate price. But the assortment in Russia is getting poorer, there are difficulties with customization.

Advantages

• high quality;
• affordable prices;
• modern production;
• wide geography of supplies.

disadvantages

• complex connection and configuration.

Siberian Arsenal

Rating: 4.6

Since 1992 he has been working in the Russian market of NPO Siberian Arsenal. The main activity of the company is the design and manufacture of devices for security and fire alarms. The manufacturer's arsenal includes wired and wireless systems, control panels, detectors, fire cabinets. The experts liked the modern production with a full technological cycle. All products meet the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001. The brand should include a competent pricing policy and high labor automation.

Users praise the products of NPO “Siberian Arsenal” for affordable prices, rich arsenal, ease of installation. Of the minuses, there is a lack of service centers (only in Novosibirsk), which makes it difficult to repair.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• modern production;
• rich assortment;
• good quality.

disadvantages

• no service centers.

System Sensor

Rating: 4.5

According to statistics, every fourth detector on the planet is manufactured by System Sensor. The brand's products are in demand due to their high quality and innovation. The American manufacturer has many manufacturing and sales subsidiaries around the world. All of them work taking into account the peculiarities of the local market (climatic conditions, regulatory framework, financial capabilities). In 2000, a production site was built on the territory of our country (System Sensor Fair Detectors). The brand closes the TOP-6 of our review due to the modest range of products.

Consumers like the combination of price and quality of products that come to the market from the conveyor belt of the Russian branch.

Advantages

• good quality;
• reasonable prices;
• adaptation to local conditions;
• reliability.

disadvantages

• modest assortment.

Border

Rating: 4.4

The fire equipment of the Russian company Rubezh is widely used not only in our country, but also in 20 countries of the world. The company manufactures a full range of fire extinguishing systems, from detectors to automation. The experts liked the ease of use, versatility of use, as well as the ability to integrate with other communications. The enterprise can boast of a testing center, which was specially created in the Design Bureau “Fire Automation”. The manufacturer does not forget about personnel training, thanks to the educational Internet portal, everyone has the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge.

Many organizations use Rubezh security and fire alarms. Experts have identified some flaws in the software.

Advantages

• variety of devices;
• universality of application;
• own test center;
• internet training.

disadvantages

• there are flaws in the software.

Bolid

Rating: 4.3

They are seriously engaged in improving the efficiency of fire extinguishing systems at the research and development company Bolid. The company has been operating on the domestic market since 1991, focusing on the production of devices for automation, security and dispatching systems. The manufacturer can include more than 1 million customers, 53 awards received at prestigious exhibitions and competitions. Equipment supplies are carried out not only to Russian consumers, but also to foreign partners. The catalog contains detectors, automatic smoke removal and fire extinguishing systems. The company annually conducts training seminars in the regions.

Unfortunately, professionals in the field of fire suppression systems are seeing an increase in the number of sensor and remote control failures.

Advantages

• rich client base;
• own developments;
• service maintenance;
• reasonable prices.

disadvantages

• malfunctions of sensors and consoles.

Spectron NPO

Rating: 4.2

High-tech enterprises include experts from the Spektron Scientific and Production Association. In the factory workshops, the production of devices and devices for fire and security systems has been established. The consumer is offered all kinds of detectors, heating cabinets, horns, switching boxes. Since 2015, a separate division of Relion has been engaged in industrial and security video surveillance. Products are supplied to all regions of Russia, to the CIS countries, China, Mongolia, India, the Netherlands, JSC. The company's partners include the largest domestic concerns Gazprom, Rosneft, Lukoil, Russian Railways, Rusal, etc.

In the reviews, users praise the company for an important area of ​​activity, decent quality and a variety of models. Among the shortcomings, there is a rude attitude of the staff towards customers.

Advantages

• affordable prices;
• variety of devices;
• enviable geography of supplies;
• good quality.

disadvantages

• rude staff.

Argus Spectrum

Rating: 4.1

Argus-Spektr is a major manufacturer of fire extinguishing systems in Russia. The firm was founded by scientists from the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Thanks to close ties with leading universities, the brand never ceases to amaze competitors with the latest developments. For 26 years, Argus-Spektr employees have registered over 100 patents and received 2 awards from the Government of the Russian Federation. Today the enterprise produces over 150 items of devices for creating fire extinguishing systems. The arsenal includes both the simplest detectors and fully automated systems.

The manufacturer also has a negative experience, for example, a fire in the Voronezh neuropsychiatric dispensary. Users report cases of false triggering of detectors.

Advantages

• own developments;
• a large number of patents and awards;
• variety of devices;
• affordable prices.

disadvantages

• there are false alarms of detectors.

NPO Center-Proton

Rating: 4.0

Modern methods of control of security and fire alarms are offered by NPO Center-Proton. The developers are actively using radio channels, GSM, Ethernet with the output of the results to the console. For a complete set of fire extinguishing systems, the manufacturer offers more than 100 devices and devices. The security and fire alarms assembled by the Center-Proton specialists are highly popular. Experts attribute the steady demand to reliability, ease of use, upgradeability and affordable prices. You can meet the company's products not only in organizations, but in apartments, houses and garages.

Users praise security and fire systems for their strength, durability, and affordable price. Of the shortcomings, they single out complex tuning over the radio channel and GSM.

Advantages

• high-quality manufacturing;
• modern management methods;
• affordable prices;
• reliability.

disadvantages

• complex settings.

NPO Fire automatics service

Rating: 4.0

A wide range of services in the field of fire safety is provided by NPO Fire Automation Service. The company has been operating since 1994, specializing in research and production activities. The company's employees design, manufacture, install and commission fire alarm and gas extinguishing systems. Experts included the brand in our review for a modern approach to work and prompt fulfillment of contractual obligations. The consumer is offered both simple fire detectors and fire automatic systems.

The specialists liked most of all the software, which is simple and convenient to work with. The manufacturer should tighten up the workmanship.

Advantages

• full range of services;
• efficiency;
• wide range of models;
• convenient software.

disadvantages

• unstable quality.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.