Fire prevention measures implemented at Dovecote Park

Dovecote Park, a UK-based food processing plant, has adopted FLIR thermal imaging technology to enhance fire safety.

The decision was prompted by fire risks identified in the plant’s production hall roof voids, where equipment such as motors, pumps, and electrical components operate.

The company worked with WRS Solutions and Business Insight 3 (Bi3), a FLIR Gold Level Partner, to integrate a system of FLIR FH-Series R thermal cameras.

These cameras detect heat accumulation before it reaches ignition temperatures, providing an early warning system to prevent potential fires.

FLIR thermal cameras deployed for early fire detection

Thermal cameras were chosen over traditional fire suppression methods due to their ability to detect overheating before a fire starts.

FLIR FH-Series R cameras, which combine a thermal radiometric stream with a 4K visible camera, were installed to provide continuous monitoring.

The system sends alerts through a Video Management System (VMS) when a predefined temperature threshold is exceeded.

This allows the maintenance team to take action before a fire hazard develops.

Technology integration and incident prevention

To integrate the cameras with Dovecote Park’s existing VMS, Bi3 developed custom software using its proprietary data engine.

This ensures alerts are instantly relayed to the engineering team and Nick Dunn, the plant’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager.

Dunn said: “FLIR thermal cameras provide peace of mind because we can now be proactive in our equipment maintenance, instead of reactive.

“From the moment something gets hot, our maintenance team can attend to it.”

Since installation, the system has already detected two overheating incidents, one of which could have caused major disruption had it not been addressed.

Industry perspectives on fire safety benefits

Robert Groom, Sales Manager at FLIR, said: “This is a fine example of where proven FLIR technology in the hands of skilled and experienced industry professionals not only protects people and property but also delivers a real return on investment.”

Chris Eccles, Sales Director at Business Insight 3, added: “Successfully delivering this solution necessitates a capable team, and with WRS and FLIR as partners on this project, a seamless installation and integration were achieved.

“This resulted in immediate and tangible benefits for Dovecote Park.”

FLIR thermal imaging enhances fire safety at Dovecote Park meat plant: Summary

Dovecote Park has installed FLIR FH-Series R thermal cameras to improve fire safety at its Yorkshire-based meat processing plant.

Working with WRS Solutions and Business Insight 3, the company integrated thermal imaging technology to monitor roof voids where electrical and mechanical equipment operate.

The system alerts maintenance staff when heat accumulation exceeds a set threshold, allowing early intervention.

Since installation, the cameras have identified two overheating incidents, one of which could have caused significant disruption.

FLIR and Business Insight 3 have highlighted the benefits of this approach, stating that it enhances safety while providing a return on investment.