Reliable

About Reliable

A Leader in the Fire Protection Industry

 

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. is a global manufacturer and distributor of fire protection products. Reliable manufactures the highest quality and most innovative fire sprinklers, valves and special systems on the market; distributes a full line of best in class system components; and backs it up with premier customer service. Reliable’s corporate headquarters is located in Elmsford, NY; manufacturing plant in Liberty, SC, and regional sales and distribution centers throughout the US and across the world.

The Mission

To serve as a fire protection leader by (i) manufacturing the highest quality sprinklers and valves (ii) producing and distributing a complete line of system components (iii) providing innovative solutions (iv) delivering the highest level of customer service and (v) teaming with customers as valuable strategic partners; while upholding the Fee Family ownership-management commitment of supporting the fire protection industry, associations and Reliable family of employees since 1920.

The Future

Reliable recently completed its “Project Growth” initiative by adding 150,000 square feet to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and bringing its total footprint to 467,000 square feet.  The initiative included further investment in advanced automation and robotic equipment that deliver both the capacity and production efficiency to fuel Reliable’s ability to cost-effectively manufacture the highest quality product, support customer demand and drive innovation.  “Project Growth” will continue into the future and represents an investment in Reliable, the Fire Protection Industry, and most importantly, Reliable’s ability to provide customers with the highest quality products, service and support for the next 100 years.

Commitment to the Fire Protection Industry

Reliable has always been an industry-minded company. Past President Frank J. Fee, Jr., attained many notable positions in the fire protection community, including Chairman of the National Fire Protection Association and Chairman of the National Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Control Association.

Frank J. Fee III, Reliable’s Chairman, has served on the National Fire Protection Association’s International Advisory Board. He was past Chairman of the Board and Director of the National Fire Sprinkler Association and held several Board positions including Treasurer, Secretary, and Director of the National Fire Protection Association. Frank has been the recipient of AFSA’s “Henry S. Parmelee Award” (1990), NFSA’s “Golden Sprinkler Award” (1998), NFPA’s “Distinguished Service Award” (1998), and recently elected to the NFSA’s Hall of Fame (2018), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the fire sprinkler industry.

Kevin T. Fee, Reliable’s President and Board Member, is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the National Fire Sprinkler Association and has recently completed a term as Treasurer (2008 – 2012). Kevin has been the recipient of NFSA’s “Golden Sprinkler Award” (2008).  He was Vice Chairman (1986 – 1990) and Chairman (1990 – 1994). Kevin has been a Board member since 1981 and with over 30 years is the longest tenured Board member in the history of NFSA. Kevin was a founding member of the International Fire Sprinkler Association and served as its first Chairman (2000 – 2003) and is presently a Board member. Kevin was also past Chairman of the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s Manufacturer and Supplier Council and is a member of the National Fire Protection Association.

Michael R. Fee served on the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s Manufacturer and Supplier Council, Legislative Committee, and Membership Committee. For many years, Michael was on the Membership Committee and helped establish the local chapter development programs. Michael has been Chairman (2000-2004) and Vice Chairman (1998-2000) of AFSA’s Manufacturer and Supplier Council.

Kevin T. Fee, Jr., Reliable’s Vice President of Sales, Americas, is currently serving on the National Fire Sprinkler Association’s Future Leadership Committee.

 

• Sprinklers
• Valves & Systems
• System Components & Fab

New Products

WP Series Concealed Window Sprinkler

Model FX Dry Pipe Valve

New Reliable valve, same Reliable quality

• Lightweight, fully trimmed with optional control valve and accelerator
• Shielded external reset reduces setup time and is protected from shipping damage and accidental reset when draining system
• Compact footprint frees valuable riser room space

 

 

RASCO OS&Y

• UL Listed and FM Approved
• Indicating control valves for fire protection systems
• Grooved and flanged end connections

 

 

RASCO Bronze Butterfly Valves

• Threaded and grooved end connections
• Listed for 300 psi (20.7 bar) working pressure
• Integral 10 amp pre-wired supervisory tamper switch
• For indoor and outdoor use

 

 

Reliable Streamline™ Drain Hoses

• A flexible hose for making fire protection system drain connections

Available in:

• 2” x 48” MNPT x AWWA C606 Groove
• 1-1/4” x 48” MNPT x FNPT Union
• 1-1/4” x 24” MNPT x FNPT Union

 

 

RASCO Proving Pipe

INTERNATIONAL ONLY

• Water supply device designed to measure the flow provided by fire protection water supply
• DN80 (3″) BSPT threaded or grooved end connections

 

WP Series Window Sprinklers

• Fast Response Specific Application Pendent Vertical Sidewall sprinkler
• Industry-leading 12 ft (3.7 m) spacing and 15 gpm (57 l/min) min. flow per sprinkler
• Glass bulb or rugged fusible link operating elements
• Sleek, aesthetically pleasing profile available in bronze, chrome, white polyester, and special finishes to complement architectural glazing
• cULus Listed as corrosion resistant with ENT, white polyester or black polyester finish on WP56 glass bulb sprinkler
• For use with heat-strengthened, tempered, or stronger glass windows

 

The DDX PrePaK N2-Blast® System

FM Approved as a factory-assembled system.

Available with Reliable® Preaction and Dry-Pipe Systems

• 2” (50 mm), 2½” (65 mm), 3” (80 mm) and 4” (100 mm) valve sizes
• DDX Type D preaction, DDX Type F preaction, or DDX-LP dry-pipe configurations

South-Tek N2-Blast® Model FPS-900-RS Nitrogen Generator

• FM Approved nitrogen generator
• Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology
• System capacity up to 900 gallons
• Includes AutoPurge System® vent

 

 

The Reliable Model DDV Diaphragm Deluge Valve

• Trim Options Available
  • Remote Resetting (on/off) [300 psi (20.7 bar)]
  • Remote Resetting (on/off) Pressure Regulating [400 psi (27.6 bar)]
  • Electric Actuation [175 psi (12.0 bar) or 300 psi (20.7 bar)]
  • Wet Pilot [400 psi (27.6 bar) – depends on pilot line detectors]
  • Dry Pilot [400 psi (27.6 bar)
  • Dry Pilot Pressure Regulating [400 psi (27.6 bar)
• Industry-leading compact footprint.
• No trim connections to valve cover.
• Single internal moving part.
• Vertical or horizontal installation orientation.

 

Wrench-able Caps for Flat Plate Concealed Sprinklers

• Provided with Model RFC, G5, and LT56C sprinklers.
• Using the Model W3 wrench, sprinklers are installed without removing the protective cap.
• Cap color indicates sprinkler temperature rating.
• Cap can be removed with a standard 1/2″ NPT or BSPT threaded adapter on pipe
• Adhesive backed silicone disk available to create a cover plate installation tool.

 

Model AAV Automatic Air Vent

• Reduce Corrosion in Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems
• Meets the requirement of NFPA 13 for a high point air vent on wet pipe sprinkler systems
• Designed, built, and tested by Reliable
• UL Listed & FM Approved for use on wet pipe fire protection systems
• Stainless steel body construction and strainer limit corrosion within the vent
• 175 psi & 300 psi pressure ratings

 

Model FCA Floor Control Assembly

• Factory-assembled by Reliable and ready for installation
• Uses standard, modular components
• Includes riser check valve, water flow switch, control valve, test and drain valve, pressure relief valve, and system pressure gauge
• Each segment can be rotated independently to fit in tight spaces
• 2”, 2-1/2”, 3”, & 4” sizes

Model GL112 and Model GXLO Sprinklers

• Now available with factory-installed water shields.
• K factor is K11.2.

 

Model AH42 and AH56 Attic Sprinklers

• Industry leading attic sprinkler coverage, now for hip roofs
• cULus Listed for protection of hip roofs
• Coverage area of 10ft by 15ft

 

Model G Check & Riser Check Valves

• 1.5”, 2” and 10” (40, 50 and 250mm)
• cULus Listed & FM Approved
• 300 psi (20.7 bar) pressure rated
• Grooved end connections
• Lightweight & Low friction loss

 

RFC76 Residential Sprinkler

• Offering design flexibility in working with available water supplies, installing few sprinklers and providing increased spacing options.
• cULus Listed
• Flat cover plate concealed pendent with K7.6 (109 metric)
• ¾” threads, ¾” (19mm) cover plate adjustment
• 165°F (74°C) or 212°F (100°C) temperature rating

 

Model G5-80F Sprinkler

• Standard coverage, standard response flat cover plate concealed sprinkler
• K8.0 (115 metric)
• FM Approved
• Features a heat-treated stainless steel deflector

 

Reliable Model TD Test and Drain Valve

• cULus Listed, FM Approved
• A single handle, tri-position ball valve allowing
  both testing of the waterflow alarm and draining of a wet-pipe fire protection system.

 

Model QRM Riser Mount Air Compressors

• These products provide compact and quiet compressed air sources
  for dry pipe and preaction fire protection systems.
• These air compressors come in tank-mounted and tankless options, and
  are available in three sizes.