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NATURA™ Inert Gas System

Environmentally safe and cost-effective fire protection system protecting assets including those in commercial, light industrial, and heavy industrial applications.

Kidde Inert Gas SystemThe NATURA™ Inert Gas system uses naturally occurring gases to extinguish fires by reducing oxygen levels to a point where combustion cannot be sustained.   NATURA™ Inert gases are environmentally friendly, non-conductive, and leave no residue, making them ideal for protecting sensitive electronic equipment and valuable assets. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick-Connect Actuation Hoses and Pre-Fabricated Manifolds

NATURA-Micro LHS-1500

Introducing NEW NATURA-Micro

 

Micro-suppression refers to localized, autonomous systems designed to detect and extinguish fires inside an enclosure.

 

Object and cabinet fire protection solution.

• Self-Contained Fire Detection and Suppression Solution
• Aspirating or Heat Detection bundled with IG100 Gas Suppression in one box
• Includes activation module, internal power supply & back up
• No special software or commissioning tools needed
• Cabinet/Object Fire Protection suppresses fires directly at the source, preventing small incidents from escalating into major business-impacting events.

 

Benefits

• Risk Containment: Fires suppressed in the incipient stage
• Business Continuity: Minimizes downtime and production loss
• Asset Protection: Safeguards high-value equipment.
• Reduced Collateral Damage: Targeted suppression avoids water, corrosion or residue, enabling faster restart.
• Insurance & Compliance: Improves insurability
• Future-Proof Safety: Essential for emerging risks
• Cost-Effective & Scalable: Modular, retrofit-friendly solutions

 

 

NATURA-Micro ASP 

Designed for environments where early warning is critical, and the air can be actively sampled.

Active Air Sampling: It uses Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) to continuously pull air from the protected enclosure into a central detector.

High-Value Enclosures: Ideal for server racks, power distribution units, and high-voltage cabinets where even a small amount of smoke must be caught immediately.

Rapid Response: Best for mission-critical IT infrastructure where detecting a fire in its "incipient" (earliest) stage is necessary to prevent data loss or service disruption.

 

System Components

• Integrated Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) and Fire Suppression system
• Designed for small enclosures up to 3.75 m3 (132 ft3) for Class C or High Hazard Class A
• Able to connect up to 8 units together for a total protected volume of 30 m3
• Includes with 1,2 or 3 “Cool Gas Generators” and Activation Module
• Versatile mounting: select on cabinet top, a nearby wall or inside the cabinet

 

Features

• 3 smoke sensors providing continuous air sampling and early warning detection
• Provides Pre-alarm, Alarm & fault relays
• Door switch/Manual Activation/ 3 dry contacts
• LED/Fault numeric display
• Flexible User Interface Positioning

 

NATURA-Micro LHS

Used when heat-based detection is more reliable or practical than smoke sampling.

Linear Heat Sensing: It utilizes Linear Heat Sensor (LHS™) cable that triggers the system when it detects a specific temperature threshold along its length.

Harsh or Dusty Environments: Choose for enclosures where dust, dirt, or high airflow might cause false alarms for smoke detectors, or where fire is expected to produce significant heat quickly.

Hazardous Areas: LHS is often preferred in classified hazardous areas (e.g., those with explosive vapors or fibers) when used with intrinsic safety barriers.

 

System Components

• Integrated Linear Heat Sensing and Fire Suppression system
• Designed for small enclosures up to 3.75 m3 (132 ft3) for Class C or High Hazard Class A
• Able to connect up to 8 units together for a total protected volume of 30 m3
• Includes with 1,2 or 3 “Cool Gas Generators” and Activation Module
• Versatile mounting: select on cabinet top or a nearby wall

 

Features

• Easy installation
• Provides Alarm & fault relays
• Door switch/Manual Activation/ 2 dry contacts
• LED Indicators

 

 

Cool Gas Generator Refills

Overview:

• Patented aluminum vessel with squib, booster and filter
• Upon activation, generates cool, low-pressure nitrogen at ambient temperature
• Dispersed nitrogen fills the cabinet and suppresses the fire instantly
• CGG, 10-Year Warranty
• Activation module provides 24/7 monitoring with relay providing both fault and activation
• IG100 Gas Module Replacements Sold Separately

 

Why choose an inert gas system?

 

Safe for the Environment. 

• Inert gases are found naturally in the atmosphere; fire protection uses pure and blends

• Zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP) aligning with sustainability goals

• Colorless and odorless at room temperature 

 

Safe for Human Exposure. 

Approved by the EPA for use in normally occupied spaces at extinguishing concentrations below 52%

• Inert gases are non-toxic, making them an ideal choice for occupied areas

• Do not decompose or produce any by-products when exposed to a flame

 

Rapid and Effective Fire Suppression

• Doesn't damage equipment

• Suitable for low temperature applications, rooms that are hard to seal and open spaces such as museums and labs

• Actuation of up to 60 cylinders with a single release unit - lower cost

 

Minimal Downtime 

• No residue to clean up after discharge 

• Non-destructive - protects sensitive equipment and valuables

 

Choice of Inert Gas Agents:

• Four NFPA and ISO approved agents to suit regional recharge conditions and customer specifications

-IG-01 (100% Argon)
-IG-55 (Blend 50/50 Argon & Nitrogen)
-IG-100 (100% Nitrogen)
-IG-541 (Blend Argon, Nitrogen Carbon Dioxide)

• MDCs amongst best in class per NFPA 2001, UL and FM Standards

• Argon may be used for application specific Class D materials such as titanium dust, magnesium, etc.

 

Features

• Non-conductive – suitable for electronic equipment protection

• 60 second (Class B) & 120 second discharge times

• Cylinders can be stored hundreds of feet from hazard offering wider flexibility for storage location

• Cylinders options:

-300 bar and 200 bar pressure options

-80 liter and 140 liter capacity option

 

• Cylinders suitable for storage at temperatures from -4° to 130°F (-20° to 54°C)

• Self-regulating valve allows the use of Schedule 40 piping for many applications.

-Prefabricated manifolds.
-Quick-connect actuation hoses and electrical connectors.
-180o, 360o and Acoustic versions available

• Top-tier discharge area coverage and superior radial throw reach

• Selector valve sizes range from 1" to 4" (25 to 100 mm nominal)

 
 
New! NATURA™ Acoustic Nozzles
 

For use in applications requiring a system discharge generating a lower

sound output than a standard suppression nozzle

• Quieter, reduces sound levels to below 110dB (500 Hz and 10 kHz ) when measured at 3 feet (1 m)

• Aesthetically pleasing alternative to bulky nozzle-silencer combinations

• Can replace existing discharge nozzles without major pipe modifications

 

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