Dafo South Africa and Africa

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀? Fire suppression isn’t just about putting out fires—it’s about ensuring minimal damage and quick recovery. If your system discharges corrosive powder, you’re left with an expensive cleanup. Dafo’s EVO Forrex system is designed for effective suppression and easy cleanup. How does your system compare? Contact us for more info at admin@dafo.co.za. #FireSafety #EquipmentProtection #IndustrialRisk

"𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀." 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀. In South Africa, load shedding means gensets are working harder than ever—leading to overheating, oil leaks, and increased fire risks. The numbers don’t lie: – Over 60% of genset fires start from fuel or oil leaks. – Electrical malfunctions are responsible for 20% of fires in backup power systems. – Traditional suppression methods like powder often cause more damage than the fire itself. 𝗗𝗮𝗳𝗼’𝘀 𝗘𝗩𝗢 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘅 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆? #GensetFires #FirePrevention #RiskMitigation #BusinessContinuity

𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗟: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱? In industrial environments, gensets are the unsung heroes—keeping operations running through blackouts and load shedding. But they also carry a hidden risk: fire. When a fire breaks out inside a genset’s engine compartment, every second counts. High temperatures, flammable fluids, and tight spaces mean a fire can escalate in moments, putting your equipment—and your team—at serious risk. 𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆?  • Within 10 seconds  • Within 30 seconds  • Within 1 minute  • As long as it’s controlled Vote and comment below – do you think your current fire suppression system is fast enough? We’ll reveal some surprising facts about response times and the impact of delayed suppression in our next post. 👀 #GensetFires #FireProtection #IndustrialSafety #RiskManagement #AssetProtection #DowntimeIsExpensive

Dafo Vehicle with Erik Lundgren, doing a great job at the Bauma2025. Visit them at Hall C2 | Stand 328,Until Sunday, April 13. #Bauma2025

🎉 A Special Shoutout to Kwanda Vilakazi! 🎉 Yesterday, we took a short break from the hustle to celebrate Kwanda’s birthday—and what a great moment it was! Between deadlines and project meetings, we managed to squeeze in some food, laughs, and appreciation. Kwanda, your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed, and we’re grateful for the energy you bring to the office every day. Here’s to another year of success, growth, and hopefully fewer emails on your birthday! Happy Birthday once again! In the picture we can see Gerhard Van Der Westhuizen and Kwanda Vilakazi, enjoying some KFC... #TeamCulture #WorkCelebration #HappyBirthdayKwanda #OfficeVibes #TeamAppreciation

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆? In the world of backup power and critical operations, gensets are the unsung heroes—until something goes wrong. Did you know that engine compartments in heavy-duty equipment like the Volvo L180F/11011 can reach temperatures well above 500°C during operation? That kind of heat, combined with a small oil leak, a loose electrical connection, or even a minor mechanical fault, is all it takes to start a fire. And when it happens? You don’t just lose the genset. You risk operational shutdown, costly repairs, equipment downtime, and worst of all—safety hazards to your team. That’s why fire protection shouldn’t be an afterthought. In this video, you’ll see Dafo’s EVO Forrex fire suppression system in action—demonstrating the powerful sprinkler-like discharge that quickly cools and suppresses the fire before it spreads. No corrosion. No toxic cleanup. Just fast, intelligent protection that saves your asset, your time, and your peace of mind.  1. Water-soluble  2. Non-corrosive  3. Easy to clean  4. Activated in seconds How does your fire suppression system compare? Do you trust it to protect your people and your productivity? Let’s open the conversation—because safety shouldn't be optional. #GensetFireProtection #IndustrialSafety #FireSuppression #AssetProtection #EquipmentSafety #LoadSheddingReady

What is Your Biggest Concern About Genset Fires? 1️⃣ Equipment damage 2️⃣ Business downtime 3️⃣ Cleanup after discharge 4️⃣ Safety of employees Vote and let’s discuss! #FireProtection #GensetFires #BusinessContinuity #RiskManagement

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿? Load shedding is unpredictable, but your fire protection shouldn't be. Imagine this: it's peak production time, your genset is running at full capacity, and suddenly, a fire starts. If you're relying on traditional powder-based fire suppression, you might be in for a bigger problem. Powder is corrosive, clogs filters, and damages your engine. Even if it's a false discharge, your team will spend days cleaning up. Dafo's EVO Forrex system is different—it’s non-corrosive, 100% water-soluble, and can be washed off with a hose. 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩?  𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢? Contact us at 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻@𝗱𝗮𝗳𝗼.𝗰𝗼.𝘇𝗮 for expert advice on fire safety solutions tailored to your needs. #GensetFireProtection #LoadShedding #FireSafety #RiskManagement

𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲  Electrical fires don’t always start with a spark. Sometimes, they smolder unseen—until it’s too late. The images we’re sharing today tell a story many businesses have experienced firsthand: low voltage switchboard fires are more common—and more dangerous—than you think. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄  • Electrical fires account for 20-25% of all industrial fires worldwide. (Source: NFPA, IEC)  • Overheating, short circuits, and faulty wiring are leading causes.  • A single switchboard fire can shut down an entire facility, leading to millions in losses from downtime and equipment replacement.  • Fires in electrical cabinets can spread within seconds, feeding on internal insulation and components before external signs appear.  • Without fire suppression, by the time flames are visible, it's often too late to save equipment. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆 Installing automatic fire suppression systems within switchboards can mean the difference between a minor incident and a major disaster. The DAFO fire suppression system detects overheating early and deploys instantly—stopping fires before they start. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 Look at the image—this could have been avoided. If your facility relies on electrical switchboards, fire suppression isn’t optional—it’s essential. Have you ever witnessed or experienced an electrical fire? Let’s talk in the comments. #FirePrevention #SwitchboardFire #ElectricalSafety #IndustrialFireProtection #DAFO #FireSuppression #RiskManagement

🔥 "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘁." – 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆, 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 When it comes to fire safety, there’s no room for compromise. In our latest interview, Barry from Quality Marshalling shares a powerful message about the real impact of DAFO fire suppression systems. • Worker safety comes first. • Equipment protection prevents costly downtime. • Proactive solutions save businesses from catastrophic losses. After experiencing firsthand how the DAFO system safeguarded both workers and vehicles, Barry made a clear decision: Going forward, every vehicle will be equipped with fire suppression technology. 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁. 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲. Watch the full video to hear Barry’s story and ask yourself: What’s a life worth? 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆? 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. #FireSafety #DAFO #WorkerProtection #VehicleFireSuppression #QualityMarshalling #NoSecondChances