• Each press operates with up to 120,000 lbs. of thermal heat transfer oil above flashpoint, in addition to a large volume of hydraulic oils.
• Lubrication grease cover frames and surfaces that can contribute to board press fires.
• Combustibles such as dust, fiber, glue and release agent make-up the mat for the board press fires.
• These same combustibles move forward under high pressure and temperatures well in excess of 300°F.
• Board press fires may get their ignition source from the friction of moving parts.
• Flexible high and low pressure hoses for hydraulic and hot thermal oils.
• Return belts build-up fiber, oil, grease and fumes as they travel through upper and lower tunnels.
• When exiting the press, the board can ignite upon exposure to oxygen creating a bad board press fire.

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