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Amerex 517 Purple-K Drum, 400 lb.
Recharge agent for Purple-K dry chemical fire extinguishers
The Amerex 517 Purple-K drum (400 lb.) is a high-capacity dry chemical extinguishing agent designed for use in compatible Amerex Purple-K fire extinguishers. Purple-K agent is widely recognized for its effectiveness on Class B flammable liquid fires and is commonly used in industrial and aviation fire protection environments.
Manufactured to original Amerex equipment specifications, this 400 lb. drum supports extinguisher recharge operations and maintenance programs requiring dependable Class B fire suppression capability in high-risk commercial and industrial settings.
Product features
- Genuine Amerex Purple-K dry chemical extinguishing agent
- Designed for Class B flammable liquid fire protection
- 400 lb. drum for extinguisher recharge and maintenance programs
- Widely used in aviation, petrochemical, and industrial environments
- Manufactured to original Amerex equipment specifications
Recommended applications
Suitable for aviation facilities, petrochemical plants, fuel storage areas, industrial operations, maintenance programs, and other environments requiring dependable Class B fire suppression agent recharge capability.
About Amerex
Amerex Corporation, headquartered in Trussville, Alabama, is a leading American manufacturer of firefighting equipment for commercial, industrial, and defense applications. The company produces hand-portable and wheeled fire extinguishers as well as advanced fire and explosion suppression vehicle systems.
Founded in 1971 by Ned Paine and George Baureis, Amerex became part of McWane, Inc. in 1999 and continues to develop advanced suppression technologies including restaurant systems, vehicle fire suppression systems, gas detection equipment, and industrial protection systems.
Amerex suppression systems are deployed on military vehicles through partnerships with manufacturers such as Oshkosh Corporation. These systems use optical detection technology that rapidly identifies fires and explosions and deploys extinguishing agents through integrated delivery components.
Following its acquisition of The Solberg Company in 2011, Amerex continues to support global fire protection infrastructure and produces approximately 2.5 million commercial and industrial fire extinguishers annually.
