Material Handling Systems LLC, Ulaanbaatar
We protect equipment from fire risk
Founded in 2014, Material Handling Systems LLC is the official dealer for DAFO automatic fire suppression systems from Sweden and SENNEBOGEN material handling equipment from Germany.
What we do
Protection, machines and service from one supplier
Photo: Dafo Vehicle
DAFO fire suppression
Automatic fire detection and suppression for excavators, haul trucks, dozers, loaders and reach stackers.
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SENNEBOGEN material handlers
Machines such as the 875 E Hybrid that load and unload coal, bulk material and scrap, with factory parts and planned maintenance.
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An experienced professional team
Fast parts supply for mining equipment, plus repair and maintenance.
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Puts out a fire the moment it starts
DAFO detects overheating in the engine bay and other risk zones, then releases fluorine-free Forrex EVO liquid agent through stainless steel piping before the fire can spread.
Sprayed as a fine mist through DW2 nozzles, Forrex EVO is a liquid fire suppression agent built on the most advanced technology: it combines the strengths of dry agents (which knock the fire down instantly) and liquid agents (which cool and form a protective film).
Each system is designed for the specific machine after a fire risk assessment, to the SBF 127:17 standard, and installed by DAFO-trained technicians.
Protected zones
- Engine bay, turbocharger and exhaust
- Hydraulic pumps and valve blocks
- Transmission and torque converter
- Battery box and electrical panels
- Fuel filters and pumps (zones are set by the risk assessment)
How the system works
DAFO SV-K system
- 1Detection
A heat-sensing cable runs through the bay and activates at 180 °C.
- 2Alarm and control
The CV-X control unit sounds and lights the alarm on the cab panel and releases the system automatically. The operator can also release it with the manual button.
- 3Pressure
A nitrogen cartridge pressurises the tank to 20 bar. At rest the tank holds no pressure.
- 4Piping
The piston drives Forrex EVO through stainless steel piping to the nozzles.
- 5Suppression
Nozzles spray the agent onto the risk zones. Forrex EVO suppresses the fire, cools hot parts and leaves a protective layer on surfaces so the fire cannot restart.
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Key data
| Suppression agent | Forrex EVO: fluorine-free (PFAS-free), premixed liquid for class A and B fires. Non-aggressive to materials and components, environmentally friendly; rinse with water after a discharge. Shelf life up to 10 years. |
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| Temperature | Forrex EVO −40 to +60 °C |
| Design basis | SBF 127:17: 3.0 L of Forrex EVO per m³ of protected volume. Nozzle count and placement are set by the fire risk assessment. |
| Tank | SV-K: red-anodised aluminium piston tank, unpressurised at rest. 5–25 L; mining machines usually take the 25 L. Working pressure 20 bar, burst pressure 100 bar. Mounts horizontally or vertically. |
| Propellant and actuator | N10 / N20 nitrogen cartridge (TPED and DOT approved); mechanical, pneumatic or electric actuator. |
| Detection | Linear heat-sensing cable, activates at 180 °C. Full-circuit supervision detects breaks and shorts (UL/FM listed). Arvak detector with built-in diagnostics as an option. |
| Control unit | DAFO CV-X (standard) or CV-Xe: 9–36 V DC, 2 zones, circuit fault monitoring, 4095-event log with real-time clock, battery-free supercapacitor backup up to 72 h, CAN bus (SAE J1939), IP67 / IP69K. CV-Xe adds Ethernet and remote-monitoring options. Cab panel: manual release button, alarm lights, sounder. |
| Release | Automatic, with a configurable release delay; manual from the cab panel button or the external mechanical release. Options to stop the engine, cut fuel and open the battery master switch. |
| Piping and nozzles | Stainless steel pipe or hose, JIC fittings, DW2 nozzles; discharge at constant low pressure. |
Standards and approvals
- SBF 127:17Swedish Fire Protection Association rules for fire suppression on heavy vehicles. The basis of our system design.
- AS 5062:2016Australian fire protection standard for mobile equipment. Global-Mark certificate.
- UNECE R107UN E5 type approval of the Forrex SV-K system, tested by RISE.
- SPCR 183
SPCR 199RISE (Sweden) certification: SPCR 183 for engine-bay systems; SPCR 199 and SP method 4912 (class C3A) for Forrex EVO. - UL / FMUL/FM listing of the detection cable. The CV-X control unit is available in an FM 5970 version.
- ISO 9001
ISO 14001Quality and environmental management systems of Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection AB.
Service and warranty
| Service schedule | Weekly operator check. Service by a DAFO-authorised technician every 12 months. At 10 years the piston and agent are replaced and the nitrogen cartridge is hydrostatically tested. |
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| Warranty | 12-month DAFO Vehicle manufacturer’s warranty. Valid when the system is installed to the manual by DAFO-trained technicians, uses genuine DAFO parts and agent, and receives its 12-month service. |
For HSE and procurement teams
Risk assessment, supply, installation, training and scheduled inspection: every service from one team
DAFO-certified specialists assess, install, test and hand over every system, then provide scheduled service at every stage of its working life.
- Fire risk assessment
We inspect the machine on site and map hot surfaces, fuel and hydraulic lines, and electrics.
- System design
Detection cable, nozzles, tank position and agent volume are calculated for that machine to SBF 127.
- Installation
Our crew installs at the mine, and can remove and replace an existing system.
- Testing and handover
A dry test and a wet discharge test, then handover with a signed acceptance report.
- Training
Operators and mechanics learn how the system works and what to do on an alarm. Training and manuals come in Mongolian and English.
- Annual service and recharge
Service every 12 months to the DAFO schedule, plus the 10-year major service. Recharge from stock in Ulaanbaatar after any discharge.
SENNEBOGEN material handlers
Coal handlers
As an official SENNEBOGEN dealer we offer the 875 E Hybrid for loading and unloading coal and other bulk material, backed by genuine parts and service. Other models are selected to suit the job.
SENNEBOGEN 875 E Hybrid, per sennebogen.com
- Operating weight 140–165 t, reach 21–29 m
- 391 kW Stage V diesel or 390 kW electric drive, with Green Hybrid energy recovery
- Undercarriage: mobile pylon, crawler or crawler gantry
- Maxcab or Portcab cab; built for bulk cargo such as coal and grain, scrap and timber
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Applications
- Coal and bulk material handling
- Rail wagon loading
- Scrap and recycling
- Freight terminals
What we provide
- Model selection and supply
- Factory SENNEBOGEN parts
- Planned maintenance kits
- Diagnostics and repair
Parts & service
Equipment parts, repair and maintenance
We source parts for excavators, haul trucks, dozers, cranes and material handlers from makers in Europe and Asia.
Parts
- Hydraulic pumps, motors and valves
- Slew drives, motors and bearings
- Bucket pins and bushings
- Filters and service kits
- Auto-lube systems and pumps
- Lifting chains, shackles and slings
Safety equipment
- DAFO systems and spares
- Forrex EVO agent and nitrogen cartridges
- Crane high-voltage proximity alarms
Service
- Fire-system inspection and recharge
- Removing and replacing old systems
- Diagnostics and repairs at the mine
- Operator and mechanic training
Forrex EVO agent, nitrogen cartridges and critical spares are always in stock in Ulaanbaatar.
23 systems in Mongolian mining
DAFO systems in service at Mongolian coal mines, by machine type and model.
By machine type
Brands: CAT, Bucyrus, Hyundai, Hitachi, BelAZ and XCMG. Figures as of October 2026.
By model
- CAT 3955
- Bucyrus RH1704
- CAT 793D4
- Hyundai 7804
- Bucyrus RH1202
- XCMG reach stacker2
- BelAZ 753061
- Hitachi EX12001
- Total23
About MHS
A national company
Material Handling Systems LLC was founded in 2014. We have successfully introduced Swedish DAFO automatic fire suppression systems and German SENNEBOGEN coal handling machines to the Mongolian market.
- DAFO-certified specialists
- Fire suppression agent and spare parts always in stock in Ulaanbaatar
- Experience working alongside international specialists
- Workshop base: O&OCH repair shop, Songinokhairkhan district
Questions
What buyers ask us
For anything else, call or email us.
Which machines can you fit with DAFO?
Any heavy machine, whatever the brand: excavators, haul trucks, dozers, graders, loaders and reach stackers. We have fitted CAT, Bucyrus, Hyundai, BelAZ, Hitachi and XCMG machines.
Can you fit machines that are already working?
Yes. We fit systems on site to machines already working at the mine, and replace an existing system where there is one. We travel to mines anywhere in Mongolia.
Does it work in a Mongolian winter?
Yes. Per DAFO’s datasheets, the Forrex EVO agent, tank, nitrogen cartridge and CV-X control unit all work from −40 to +60 °C.
How does the system detect a fire?
A linear heat-sensing cable runs through the engine bay and activates at 180 °C. The CV-X control unit sounds and lights the alarm in the cab and releases the agent automatically. The operator can also release it with the manual button. The unit supervises the cable for breaks and shorts and logs every event.
Will Forrex EVO damage the machine?
Per DAFO’s datasheet, Forrex EVO is fluorine-free, non-aggressive to materials and components, and environmentally friendly. After a discharge the engine bay only needs rinsing with water. Video: cleaning up after a discharge (YouTube, opens in a new tab)
What happens after the system discharges?
Tell us. We recharge the agent and replace the nitrogen cartridge from stock in Ulaanbaatar, test the system and return the machine to work.
How often does the system need service?
Compared with other systems, DAFO has the lowest running cost: we inspect and replace only damaged parts. Schedule: a weekly operator check that the protected area is clean and leak-free; inspection by an authorised technician every 12 months; at 10 years the piston and agent replaced and the nitrogen cartridge hydrostatically tested. After a discharge the system is recharged.
What warranty do you give?
We pass on the 12-month DAFO Vehicle manufacturer’s warranty in full, on its terms: installation to the manual by DAFO-trained technicians, genuine DAFO parts and agent, and the 12-month service. The conditions are stated in our proposal.
Who supplies and installs DAFO in Mongolia?
Material Handling Systems LLC is the official dealer in Mongolia for Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection AB, and is listed for Mongolia on DAFO’s own distributor finder. Phone +976 9697 0276 or +976 9907 8171; email tuguldur@mhs.mn.
Contact
Request a quote
Send us the make, model and number of your machines, and we will prepare a technical and price proposal.
MHS Material Handling Systems LLC
- Address
- O&OCH repair shop, Tuul 10-21, 32nd khoroo, Songinokhairkhan district, Ulaanbaatar 18270, Mongolia
- Phone
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+976 9697 0276+976 9907 8171
- tuguldur@mhs.mn
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00
- Where we work
- Anywhere in Mongolia, on site at the mine