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VACTEC COULD HAVE SAVED LIVES

MARCH 24, 1999 : FIRE IN THE TUNNEL OF MONT BLANC
39 casualties in this fire of an unrecorded importance !



If the tunnel of Mont Blanc had been equipped with a Sprinkler system, this terrible event could have been avoided ! But the only system which can be used under these extreme climatic conditions in all kinds of tunnels is the VACTEC under-vacuum system. Traditional systems are inefficient in these kind of situation.
  • Totally reliable during the exploitation.
  • The unique technology which allows the setting up of invisible networks.
  • It prevents the system from development and proliferation of bacteria. Cheaper System
  • It reduces set-up costs considerably and guarenties long-lasting facilities.
  • The system uses less energy than traditional systems.
  • It needs only few spare parts and uses standard parts.
  • VACTEC allows you to upgrade your older existing system (wet or under air) with traditional sprinklers or else. NOTA : When you use the VACTEC system, the networks have to be well set up in order to avoid water remains.
  • It avoids introduction of Glycol or other polluting and corroding additives used in antifreeze and anticorrosion solutions.
  • It does not make drinking water compulsory.


Installation of the Sprinkler network in the tunnel