Fire suppression systems must work flawlessly when called upon in critical infrastructure, whether aboard vessels, inside data centres, or within high-risk industrial sites. Servicing these systems is not just a compliance obligation; it’s a life safety priority.
Coltraco Ultrasonics supports fire safety professionals worldwide with noninvasive ultrasonic technology designed to improve the reliability, speed, and accuracy of fire suppression system servicing without compromising operational uptime.
Why Regular Servicing of Fire Suppression Systems Matters
Gaseous fire suppression systems (such as CO₂, FM-200™, NOVEC™ 1230, and Inergen®) depend on:
- Full cylinder integrity
- Correct agent fill
- Unobstructed pipework
- Sealed protected spaces (compartmentation)
A failure in any of these components can result in ineffective fire suppression, non-compliance with fire codes, and increased risk to life and assets. Unfortunately, traditional servicing methods can be disruptive, intrusive, or incomplete.
That’s where ultrasonic testing comes in, offering a safer, more innovative alternative.
Non-Invasive Fire Safety Testing: The Coltraco Approach
Coltraco Ultrasonics has pioneered ultrasonic technology for fire safety servicing across multiple areas:
1. Cylinder Contents Verification – Portalevel®
Portalevel® enables fast, non-invasive, and accurate liquid level measurement of fire suppression agent cylinders—whether CO₂, FM-200™, or others. It allows:
- Servicing without disconnecting cylinders
- Cylinder checks in under 30 seconds
- Compliance with standards like BS EN ISO 14520, NFPA 2001, and ISO 6183
This drastically reduces downtime and increases safety by avoiding unnecessary discharges or system exposure.
2. Pipework Integrity Testing – Portasonic®
A full cylinder is useless if the agent can’t travel through the pipework effectively. The Portasonic® range helps fire engineers measure flow rates and detect obstructions or restrictions, crucial for:
- Verifying discharge effectiveness
- Maintaining compliance with NFPA guidelines
- Supporting installation, commissioning,g and annual servicing
It is instrumental in complex suppression systems where access is limited.
3. Compartment Integrity Testing – Portascanner® and Portasteele®
If protected rooms are not adequately sealed, gaseous agents may leak before achieving the concentration needed to suppress fire.
The Portascanner® range helps technicians locate air gaps and verify weathertight or airtight seals around doors, ducts, or structural penetrations.
Paired with Portasteele® Calculator, technicians can convert ultrasonic readings into precise agent fill weights for compliance reporting.
Applications Across Sectors
Our fire safety solutions are trusted globally across:
- Marine and offshore vessels with fixed CO₂ systems
- Data centres protecting critical IT infrastructure
- Industrial and power plants require fast, accurate servicing
- Defence sites with complex compartmentalised suppression systems
- Commercial buildings with multi-zone agent deployments
Supporting Fire Safety Engineers Worldwide
Coltraco’s ultrasonic instruments are approved by multiple fire system OEMs and used by leading fire servicing companies across 120+ countries.
Through our Coltraco Customer Care Commitment, we provide:
- Lifetime technical support
- ISO 17025 calibration services
- Training (on-site or remote)
- Global ODA service centre access
Why Choose Coltraco for Fire Suppression System Servicing?
In fire safety, precision and confidence are everything. That’s why leading fire engineers, marine operators, and high-risk facilities worldwide choose Coltraco Ultrasonics as their trusted partner in fire suppression system servicing.
Our ultrasonic technology is designed to help you meet regulatory demands, maintain system readiness, and streamline servicing workflows without disruption.
- Non-invasive – No need to shut down or open systems
- Compliant – Supports international codes and standards
- Efficient – Complete checks in minutes, not hours
- Traceable – Enables accurate audit trails and reporting
Whether you service fire suppression systems on land or at sea, Coltraco Ultrasonics empowers you to do so safely, reliably, and to the highest technical standards.
Enhance Your Fire Servicing Strategy Today
Fire suppression systems are designed to be silent protectors, rarely activated, yet mission-critical when they are. Failures may be infrequent, but the consequences of malfunction can be severe: loss of life, damage to critical assets, regulatory breaches, and reputational harm.
When suppression systems fail, the root cause should never be poor or incomplete servicing.
At Coltraco Ultrasonics, we believe in proactive prevention. Our ultrasonic testing technologies empower fire safety professionals to move beyond manual, time-consuming methods and adopt precise, data-driven, and non-invasive servicing practices.
Whether inspecting agent levels, checking pipework flow, or verifying room integrity, our solutions provide reliable results you can trust and document, ensuring full compliance with industry standards like NFPA 2001, ISO 14520, and BS EN 15004.
Upgrading your servicing approach with Coltraco’s equipment helps you:
- Avoid system downtime or unnecessary discharges
- Service faster, safer, and more efficiently
- Deliver higher value to your customers
- Build trust and long-term servicing contracts
Stay one step ahead of risk. Speak to our technical team today and discover how Coltraco’s ultrasonic tools can become integral to your fire protection servicing strategy.
