BWCon 1.400 Fire Protection Trough: certified safety for the storage of flammable liquids

_Bad Urach, January 21, 2026 - The safe storage of flammable liquids is a key challenge for many industrial companies. With the BWCon 1,400 Fire Protection Trough, Minimax Mobile Services offers a solution that not only complies with legal requirements but also meets the high standards of leading industrial insurer FM Global. The product is FM APPROVED and thus officially recognized as effective in terms of fire protection.

Minimax Mobile Services has been selling the fire protection tray for over 10 years as part of a comprehensive fire protection concept for industry and commerce. Numerous companies - especially in the chemical and manufacturing industries - already rely on this proven solution for the safe storage of flammable liquids.

Background: Why fire protection troughs are indispensable

Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) holding up to 1,000 liters of flammable liquids are often used in production and storage areas. In the event of a fire, these containers can pose a considerable risk: the plastic IBC melts in less than a minute; the leaking liquid and spread of flames cause significant property damage and endanger human lives. The BWCon 1.400 was developed to minimize precisely these risks.

Difference from conventional collection trays

Unlike classic collection trays, which merely collect leaking liquids, the BWCon 1.400 protects against the uncontrolled spread of fire at the IBC and thus against damage to people and buildings thanks to two special features: The flame arrestor reliably prevents a fire from spreading further by extinguishing spilled burning liquid when it is collected ("flame barrier"). The high steel side walls and the splash guard on the front further reduce the risk of flames spreading to neighboring stored goods or adjacent areas. The BWCon 1,400 really comes into its own when used in combination with sprinkler systems: the 1,400-liter collection volume effectively prevents overflow during the extinguishing process.

This often prevents or significantly reduces economic consequential damage due to production losses after a fire. The BWCon 1,400 thus not only meets environmental protection requirements, but also those for personal and property protection and effective damage prevention, as required by insurers and safety officers.

Technical features and advantages

* FM Approved certification: tested according to the strict guidelines of FM Global
* Integrated flame arrestor: leaking flammable liquid is extinguished and shielded
* High side walls made of galvanized steel: prevent uncontrolled spread of the fire and shield the fire from adjacent stored goods and people in the vicinity
* Suitable for sprinkler systems thanks to overflow protection: total collection volume of 1,400 liters, for 1,000 liters of liquid from the IBC plus 400 liters of extinguishing water
* Flexibility: accessible by forklift, ideal for temporary storage in production areas

Quote from the company

"The BWCon 1,400 has proven itself in practice as a reliable fire protection solution. It offers companies a combination of safety, environmental protection, and occupational safety, and not only meets legal requirements but also the high standards of insurers and safety officers," explains Jonas Haupenthal, extinguishing system designer at Minimax Mobile Services GmbH.

Consulting

Interested companies can receive comprehensive advice and, upon request, the FM APPROVED certificate and detailed technical data sheets.

Further information can be found at: https://www.minimax-mobile.com/dienstleistungen-produkte/produkte/brandschutzwanne/fire-protection-trough/

Minimax Mobile Services GmbH
Minimaxstrasse 1
72574 Bad Urach
Germany

https://www.minimax-mobile.com/home/

Frau Katja Backen
+49 (0) 172 63 14 725

backenk@minimax.de

Minimax has been one of the leading brands in fire protection for over 120 years. Minimax Mobile Services GmbH is a company within the Minimax Viking Group that covers the fire protection segments in particular
- fire extinguishers
- mobile fire extinguishing equipment
- extinguishing water technology
- smoke and heat extraction systems
- safety graphics
- Extinguishing systems for emergency vehicles
- Training and education.

Each of these segments has its own center of excellence, which meets every customer requirement with in-depth technical expertise.

We are committed to quality from Germany. The headquarters and production site are located at the foot of the Swabian Alb in Bad Urach. Approximately 330 qualified sales and customer service employees throughout Germany and Austria ensure comprehensive coverage and personal support for our customers on site. This regional proximity ensures short travel distances and quick response times.

Thanks to our integrated organizational structure, we offer each of our customers optimal support, from small craft businesses to large corporations. We offer a central point of contact for companies operating nationwide with many locations, such as chain stores and facility managers. Centralized service management and decentralized order processing ensure a uniformly high level of service throughout Germany.

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