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SKUM is an international company active in the international fire fighting market through subsidiaries and distributors in most corners of the world.

SKUM (the Swedish word for “form”) was registered as Svenska SKUM slacking AB (The Swedish Foam Extinguishing co. Ltd) in Stockholm on January 13, 1933. SKUM’ s foundation can in fact be attributed to an invention by two Danish engineers setting a significant mark in foam technology.

SKUM was the first company to deliver a Semi-Subsurface system for Storage Tank protection and its Hot Foam® am High Expansion foam system using inside-air is the state of the art.

The legal entity is known under the name Sven ska SKUM but we are widely known in the market as SKUM.

SKUM is part of the Tyco Safety Products group.

Oil & Petrochemical	Marine	Warehouses & Production
Bund Protection	External FiFi Systems	Hot Foam®
Jetty Protection	FiFi 0	Foam Sprinkler
Storage Tank	FiFi I	Hi-Ex Systems
Vapour Suppression	FiFi II
Loading Racks	FiFi III
Spill Fire

The loading and off-loading of hydrocarbon tankers and chemical carriers at marine dock facilities potentially present the most hazardous operations in handling these products. This covers so well the jetty, the ship and the sur-rounding waters. Strange as it may seem, international rules and guidelines as to methods of protection are limited. SKUM, however, has been deeply involved in both design and specifications of many such systems around the globe. In fact several items in the extensive SKUM equipment range have been specifically developed for this purpose, placing SKUM in the unique position of being able to offer both design advice and supply of equipment. The following three areas must be considered when designing a foam system for the protection of a marine jetty

a) The product transfer area.

c) The vessel - berthed alongside is best protected by elevated remote- controlled monitors.

In selecting suitable foam concentrates, consideration should be given to the type of liquid risks handled. In the case of hydrocarbons, a flour protein- based foam concentrate will give the most effective and secure foam blanket. However, whenever non-aspirating nozzles are selected, as often is the case with dual purpose monitors, an AFFF concentrate should be used. A multi-purpose foam concentrate is to be used where water miscible fuels are handled. As there are numerous factors special to such facilities which demand careful consideration, it is strongly recommended to consult SKUM at an early stage in the planning of a suitable jetty foam system design.

Monitors are normally used as back-up to the fixed systems protecting the tank as such or the bund surrounding it. SKUM has developed a wide range of monitors from 1,000 l/min up to more than 20,000 l/min. The FJM-series of monitors are the latest in the SKUM range featuring compact design and low weight, while the capacity of the integrated fog/jet nozzle can be set on site. These monitors can be installed on different types of trailers suited to customers' needs and requirements, and optionally even with foam concentrate tanks. Both AFF and flour protein foam concentrates can be used.

Fixed foam systems, not requiring massive deployment of equipment or manpower, undoubtedly provide the best protection method. The type of system to be chosen depends on tank structure and contents. Trailer-mounted monitors are often used as back-up for fixed foam systems. As a response to the trend of increasingly larger floating roof tanks, large capacity monitor trailers are now also required as primary system.

SKUM, having developed the first tank protection system 1949, has the experience necessary to provide both hardware and system design expertise to cope with every possible scenario and the actual product range includes fixed systems as well as large capacity monitor trailers. All SKUM tank protection components are made of high quality materials, such as stainless steel and bronze, to avoid corrosion, minimize maintenance and attain maximum life span.

The marine environment is a world of its own also when it comes to fire protection Today’s ships call for the most advanced fire fighting systems. The marine environment with its harsh condition, -may it be corrosion, or extreme weather conditions demands the very best of materials and equipment. Svenska Skum designs all her equipment to meet these needs. Svenska Skum manufactures and markets systems and equipment for all sorts of fire protection needs in the marine area. Svenska Skum is well known internationally for quality products and inventiveness when it comes to marine fire fighting.