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The support material here has been provided to help candidates studying:

GCSE in Manufacturing (double award)
GCSE in Engineering (double award)

It can also assist students required to carry out research into mass-produced fire extinguishers, and the latest technologies in the design and production of the fire extinguishers.

guidance for candidates

The support material here has been provided to help candidates studying GCSE in Manufacturing / GCSE in Engineering. Here is an extract from Edexcel Examining Board’s Guidance for Candidates.
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how does a fire extinguisher work?

Chubb Fire's most frequently asked question! Here we explain "just how does an extinguisher work?" for both cartridge operated and stored pressure extinguishers.
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methods of fire extinction

By understanding the fire triangle, and the three components necessary for fire to start, Chubb Fire explains the three basic methods of fire extinction.
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how are fire extinguishers coated to prevent oxidation?

Understand how we apply internal and external coatings during the manufacturing process to protect the metal on the fire extinguisher from rusting.
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process for cylinder shells

Download our Production and Quality Control Plans for the manufacturing process for cylinder shells.
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Extinguisher specification catalogue

Download our product specifications and dimensions for all of the current Chubb Fire range of fire extinguishers.
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