The Protectowire Company, Inc. - Experts & Thought Leaders

John Whaling, former President of Protectowire FireSystems, is transitioning into a newly formed position as Vice President of Business Development.  John has served as President for the past five years and will now be focusing on new emerging markets and OEM accounts. Andrew Sullivan will step back into the role of President and CEO and is excited to have a more hands-on role of leadership in his family’s business. Everyone at Protectowire looks forward to continuing to produce high-quality, cutting-edge products to the Special Hazards industry and providing unwavering support to our valued distributors. Protectowire would like to thank John for his many contributions to the company over the past twenty-five years.

Protectowire FireSystems is pleased to announce the release of the new Protectowire CTI-XLT 135°F (57°C) Linear Heat Detector made specifically for cold storage and freezer applications. Features of Type CTI-XLT 135°F (57°C) Outer jacket selected to withstand the harsh environments of cold storage warehouses with low moisture absorption and excellent performance in extremely low temperatures Operates digitally with short circuit discrimination capable of distinguishing between short circuit and alarm conditions  Has been UL and FM tested to –60°F (–51°C) Usage With the heightened demand for Protectowire CTI Linear Heat Detection in storage warehousing, the CTI-XLT 135°F (57°C) detector was created to fulfill the need for a linear heat detector that would prevent false alarms for cold storage and freezer applications. All CTI Series Detectors must be used in coordination with the universally compatible CTM Module to supervise the detector. The CTM interface module is designed to detect a short circuit from damage, alarm, or open condition along with the detector. The Type CTI-XLT 135°F (57°C) degree detector is available now for immediate release.

Protectowire FireSystems is pleased to announce the release of our first FM Approved and UL Listed 500°F (260°C) Protectowire linear heat detector. The detector was specifically designed for applications where extreme environmental and product criteria must be met. Features of Type PLR-CR 500°F (260°C) High-performance fluoropolymer outer jacket Low resistance inner conductors Flame retardant, low smoke jacket providing excellent abrasion resistance and mechanical properties Excellent chemical resistance to a wide range of acids, bases, organic solvents, and gases Very little change in tensile properties upon outdoor exposure to sunlight and weather Product design The input and feedback from the distribution network, fire protection engineers, and end-users have been tremendously helpful in designing this product to meet the demands of today’s evolving marketplace. The Type PLR-CR 500°F (260°C) degree detector is available now for immediate release.