Fire extinguishing systems are mandatory in all buildings, structures and vehicles. The fire extinguisher cabinets used to protect these systems also serve an important function. The plexi or plexiglass material used in the glass part of these cabinets provides both usage and aesthetic advantages.

Fire extinguisher cabinets can be manufactured from various metal materials. Fire extinguisher cabinets, usually made of aluminum, are designed in various models according to reel, hose and water pipe systems. Different designs can also be applied according to where the cabinet will be installed. The glasses of the fire extinguisher cabinets that need to be painted with industrial paint can be produced from plexi or plexiglass material upon request.

Advantages of Plexi Door Cabinets

Optionally, glass or plexi can be used on the cabinet doors. Sheet metal or tempered glass is another material used in these cabinets. The preferred plexi on the doors of these cabinets is cut by laser cutting in accordance with the design of the cabinet.

Plexi partitions in fire extinguisher cabinets have some advantages;

  • The flexible and workable structure of plexi material allows the application of plexi glass suitable for all kinds of cabinets.
  • Plexiglass can be applied with sharp or oval edges, curved or beveled.
  • Plexi laser cutting can be made in any size in accordance with the size of the cabinet.
  • Plexi material can be preferred in different colors. For this reason, it provides an aesthetic fire extinguishing cabinet.
  • Plexi sections used in decorative fire extinguisher cabinets provide an aesthetic appearance.

 

Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Features

A fire extinguisher cabinet is a manual fire installation. It is one of the leading measures to prevent loss of life and property in case of fire. These cabinets are designed in different sizes according to the space they occupy. It is usually produced in 60 x 70 x 160 centimeters. Inside the cabinet, there is a fire hydrant, a linen or rubber-based pressure-resistant rubber hose and a lance for water distribution. Fire hoses can range from 10 to 30 meters depending on the size of the space.

There may also be a roller or shelving system inside the cabinet. It is important that these systems allow the hose to be easily deployed during a fire. According to the Regulation on Fire Protection of Buildings, it is mandatory to have a fire extinguisher cabinet in buildings.

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