SK Shieldus' physical security brand ADT Caps said on Tuesday it is strengthening its flame detector-based fire response system for industrial facilities as the risk of springtime fires rises.

ADT Caps is expanding use of a flame detector-based fire response system that can respond faster than conventional smoke detection methods.

The company said its flame detectors, unlike general fire detectors that operate only after smoke reaches ceiling sensors, can detect within seconds specific wavelengths generated when flames occur, enabling faster initial response. The products come in two types, ceiling-mounted and wall-mounted. The wall-mounted type can be installed both indoors and outdoors and can be adjusted 180 degrees left and right, allowing use at a range of industrial facilities such as waste treatment plants and electric vehicle charging stations.

If an abnormal signal is detected by a flame detector, it is immediately linked to ADT Caps' physical security monitoring infrastructure for a response. The monitoring centre checks the situation in real time through AI CCTV installed at the site. If it is judged to be a fire, it supports a comprehensive response including customer alerts, emergency dispatch and reporting to relevant agencies.

An ADT Caps official said, "In industrial sites, the scale of damage increases exponentially when equipment operations stop, so it is important how early a fire is detected and responded to." The official added, "ADT Caps will actively support customers' safety and protection of assets based on a response system that links flame detectors with security infrastructure."