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Earthquake

Earthquakes, as highly destructive natural disasters, can have catastrophic consequences when they strike factory areas. Various complex and sophisticated production equipment within factories are prone to toppling and displacement under the intense shaking of an earthquake, resulting in damage to critical components of the equipment. The maintenance costs are high and time-consuming, severely affecting production schedules. For warehouses storing large quantities of flammable, explosive, toxic, or harmful raw materials or finished products, the collapse of shelves and rupture of tanks caused by earthquakes can lead to leaks of these dangerous substances. Under the right conditions, such as exposure to open flames, this is highly likely to trigger secondary disasters like explosions, fires, and environmental pollution, endangering not only the lives of personnel within the factory but also posing a fatal threat to surrounding communities. Additionally, if the lifeline systems of the factory, such as power supply, water supply, and gas supply, are damaged by the earthquake, the entire factory will be paralyzed, and economic losses will increase exponentially.



In the face of the huge threats that earthquakes pose to factories, FM has formulated a series of comprehensive, scientific solutions and strict standards. During the design phase, based on detailed seismic risk assessments, FM requires that the building structures and mechanical and electrical facilities of factories be designed with targeted seismic resistance to ensure they can withstand the impact of earthquakes of a specific intensity. For example, building structures adopt high-strength steel and concrete with excellent seismic performance to enhance overall stability; auxiliary facilities such as pipelines and cable trays of mechanical and electrical systems reduce the risk of displacement and damage during earthquakes through reasonable layout and stable connections. During the construction process, FM strictly controls every link, from material quality to construction techniques, which must meet its high standards to ensure that seismic measures are effectively implemented. At the same time, FM also emphasizes the importance of daily maintenance and monitoring, regularly inspecting and maintaining the factory's seismic facilities, and using advanced monitoring technologies to keep track of the changes in the state of building structures and facilities before, during, and after earthquakes, so as to promptly identify problems and take countermeasures.



HOOGO FM Seismic Sway Brace System stand out among many similar products and show significant advantages. HOOGO FM Seismic Sway Brace System are made of high-quality high-strength steel and undergo special surface treatment processes, featuring excellent corrosion resistance and durability. Even in harsh industrial environments, they can stably play a seismic role for a long time. Their unique structural design fully considers the principle of transmission and dispersion of seismic forces, and can efficiently transmit the horizontal and vertical forces generated by earthquakes to the main building structure, greatly reducing the seismic load borne by equipment and pipelines. In terms of installation, HOOGO FM seismic brackets are exquisitely designed and easy to install, which can significantly shorten the construction period and reduce installation costs. Moreover, HOOGO has a professional R&D and technical team, which can provide personalized seismic bracket solutions according to the actual needs of different factories, offering comprehensive high-quality services from scheme design to installation and commissioning, and providing solid and reliable protection for factory earthquake disaster prevention and control.


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