Foam systems activate automatically on detection, blanketing the fuel surface to smother vapours and starve the fire of oxygen while cooling the fuel and surrounding structures to reduce re-ignition risk.
Muster offers two different fire detection methods: Linear Heat Detection (LHD) and Loss of Pressure (LOP). LHD is an electrically controlled system, while LOP operates mechanically. Both systems are designed to provide early fire detection followed by activation of the fire suppression system.
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Available in 20L to 30L capacities, these compact cylinders are ideal for small machines with limited installation space.
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A family of control panels designed for the Muster foam fire suppression system. Advanced and dependable options that provide a complete solution for control, monitoring and activation.
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Enable the operator to trigger manual activation of the fire suppression system. Available in either push-button or a lever design and manufactured from stainless steel.
Manufactured from a single piece of billet stainless steel, cylinder valves are designed to provide reliability and performance. Available in both electronic LHD and pneumatic LOP.
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Displays real time information relating to alarm panel parameters, system pressure, battery status, software updates, and other essential information.
Designed for autonomous vehicles allowing for the remote activation of fire suppression systems from a distance. Revolutionising fire incident management in autonomous vehicles.
Our unique Muster signal test units are designed to verify the operational integrity of the fire suppression system to ensure it is ready for use.
Comprehensive and portable training tool specifically designed for the Muster Alarm Panel. Users can simulate scenarios, interact and assess the alarm panel features.
Muster 360 is a dedicated cloud-based portal for use exclusively with Muster systems. It provides a framework for conducting a fire risk assessment, specifying system requirements.
Protect Your Assets
Three CAT 345 GC mining excavators bound for a mining site had Muster foam-based systems installed and commissioned before being moved to the Brisbane port.
Case StudyLegacy AFFF contains PFAS — chemicals that persist in soil and groundwater and are subject to increasing regulatory restriction across Australia. MusterFire uses fluorine-free foam (F3) as its standard suppression agent, eliminating PFAS risk entirely.
F3 foam forms a film to provide the same blanketing and vapour-sealing performance as AFFF without any fluorinated compounds. It is biodegradable and PFAS-free, meeting Australian environmental protection regulations.
F3 foam is safe for deployment on agricultural land, in water catchment zones, and near ecologically sensitive areas. It complies with Australian environmental protection policies.
F3 foam creates the same fuel surface blanket as AFFF, suppressing Class B liquid hydrocarbon fires. Performance is certified under AS 5062:2022.
As PFAS regulations tighten across Australia, specifying fluorine-free systems now protects your operation from future compliance liability. All new Muster foam systems ship with F3 foam as standard.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +60°C |
| Cylinder Sizes | 15L to 110L |
| Detection Options | LHD (electrical) / LOP (mechanical) |
| Certification | AS 5062:2022 |
| Agent Type | Fluorine free foam (F3) (PFAS-free) |
| Vehicle Types | Manned and autonomous |
Excavators, dozers, haul trucks, and underground loaders. The foam system is the primary suppression solution for liquid hydrocarbon fuel fires on mining mobile plant, certified to AS 5062:2022.
Combine harvesters and tractors during harvest season. Foam suppression with re-ignition prevention is critical where dry crop debris accumulates around hot engine components.
Excavators and mobile plant in confined tunnelling environments with limited egress. Automatic foam discharge requires no operator presence in the risk zone.
Compactors and shredders handling combustible waste. A Queensland waste facility fitted a Muster foam system on their compactor, providing extra discharge time and full AS 5062 compliance.
For machines with multiple distinct fire risk zones, the Muster foam system can be configured alongside Solid Aerosol (SAG) or Impulse Powder (IPS) modules as part of a dual or triple agent installation. Muster control panels manage detection and activation across all zones simultaneously, with the correct agent delivered to each risk area automatically.
This configuration is standard practice on large mining excavators where the engine bay and fuel area use a foam system, and enclosed electrical and alternator bays use SAG units. Your authorised Muster distributor will design the correct combination using Muster360 during the initial fire risk assessment.
MFI partners with authorised distributors to offer you localised sales, installation and service of our products. Find a local distributor, contact your local MFI sales representative or our friendly customer services team.
Muster foam systems are primarily designed for Class B fires involving liquid hydrocarbons such as diesel fuel, hydraulic oil, and lubricants. The foam blanket prevents vapour release and re-ignition. F3 foam can also assist with Class A solid material fire scenarios.
Yes. F3 foam has been independently tested and certified under AS 5062:2022 to match AFFF performance in suppressing Class B fires. It creates the same vapour-sealing film on the fuel surface and provides equivalent cooling and re-ignition prevention without any PFAS compounds.
Muster foam cylinders are available from 15L to 110L capacity. The correct size is determined during system design using the Muster360 risk assessment design table.
The Muster foam-based system operates from -40°C to +60°C, making it suitable for underground mining, alpine agriculture, and high-temperature tropical and desert industrial environments.
LHD is an electrically controlled system where a heat-sensitive cable triggers an alarm at the panel. LOP uses pressurised tubing that physically ruptures at the point of flame contact, triggering discharge mechanically without any electrical power.
Yes. The Muster foam-based fire suppression system is certified to AS 5062:2022. Commissioning documentation confirming compliance is generated through Muster360 for each installation.
Yes. All Muster systems are designed for both manned and autonomous vehicle applications. The Remote Activation Device allows fire suppression to be triggered from a safe distance without an operator on the machine.
After discharge, an authorised Muster distributor must inspect the machine before it returns to service. The cylinder is recharged or replaced, the detection system is inspected, and the event is logged in Muster360 for compliance records.
Yes. Muster foam systems can be combined with SAG or IPS modules in a dual-agent configuration controlled by a single alarm panel.
Yes. Muster's fluorine-free foam (F3) is biodegradable and PFAS-free, making it safe for discharge on agricultural land, near waterways, and in environmentally sensitive zones.
