Mertex

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Available in lengths up to

High-Quality Textile Hose

Mertex is a high-quality textile hose, with an extruded inner lining of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). This gives the hose excellent water flow compared to rubber-lined textile hoses, while also maintaining excellent adhesion between the lining and the weave.

Made to Last

Did you know that we designed and manufactured our first textile firehoses early in the 1900s? One of them, made in 1921 with a woven circular loom is displayed at our offices, still in good condition after being used for more than 50 years. We are not joking when saying that our hoses last for decades.

High Burst Pressure
Wheel Marked and MED Certified
Manufactured in Accordance with BS 6391
Long Lifetime and Service Life
Easy to Deploy and Store
TPU Lining for Better Performance
Flexible and Lightweight
High Quality Materials

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From our first version of Mertex, we have continued to develop and improve this hose – making sure we provide the best firehose possible for our customers.

Mertex

Mertex contains no hot melt adhesives which are vulnerable to delamination. The hose has been developed after Norwegian high-quality standards and is designed according to BS 6391 – type 1. Mertex also carries the MED certificate and Wheel Mark for Marine Services. The light and good mechanical properties make Mertex the preferred solution for small spaces firefighting, such as in factories, maritime industries, and refineries where quick deployment and response time are crucial to reducing the dramatic consequences of a fire.
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Mertex Arctic

Mertex Arctic is specially developed for extremely cold climates. It has the same qualities as Mertex, with the MED certification and the Wheel Mark. In addition to that Mertex Arctic is tested down to -62 degrees celsius without any weakening of the hose. Mertex Arctic is available on request, in sizes 1 1/2 and 2 inches.
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Mertex

Mertex contains no hot melt adhesives which are vulnerable to delamination. The hose has been developed after Norwegian high-quality standards and is designed according to BS 6391 – type 1. Mertex also carries the MED certificate and Wheel Mark for Marine Services. The light and good mechanical properties make Mertex the preferred solution for small spaces firefighting, such as in factories, maritime industries, and refineries where quick deployment and response time are crucial to reducing the dramatic consequences of a fire.

Mertex Arctic

Mertex Arctic is specially developed for extremely cold climates. It has the same qualities as Mertex, with the MED certification and the Wheel Mark. In addition to that Mertex Arctic is tested down to -62 degrees celsius without any weakening of the hose. Mertex Arctic is available on request, in sizes 1 1/2 and 2 inches.

Product Specifications

Primary Uses & Applications

  • Factories
  • Refineries
  • Maritime Industries

Color Options

  • White (standard)

In Compliance With

  • Wheelmark (1 1/2″ – 2″)
  • Solas/Imo – Sea
  • BS 6391

Lengths and Diameters

We offer a range of diameters and lengths for this hose, depending on the version. The diameters range from 38,1mm to 64,5mm, and for some diameters, the hose can be delivered in lengths up to 200m.

Operating Temperature

The hose has been developed to perform in different weather and environments, with an operating temperature from  -50ºC to + 75ºC (-58ºF to +167ºF). Intermittent use up to +80ºC (+176ºF).

Mertex
ART NR.: INNER DIAMETER WALL THICKNESS WEIGHT MAX. WORKING PRESSURE (1) BURST PRESSURE TENSILE STRENGTH (2)
– inch mm inch mm lbs / ft Kg / m psi bar psi bar x 1000 lbs x 1000 kg
MER038 1 1/2 * 38.1 0.06 1.6 0.13 0.20 435 30 870 60 12.7 5.7
MER052 2 51.5 0.07 1.8 0.19 0.28 400 27 800 55 16.0 7.2
MER065 2 1/2 * 64.5 0.07 1.8 0.24 0.36 360 25 725 50 19.3 8.7

Note 1: *Sizes 1 1/2 inches and 2 inches carry the Wheelmark and Red Ensign. (1) Values are for hose only; allowed working pressure can not exceed coupling pressure rating. For questions about chemical resistance please check mandals.com/support. (2) Calculated value. Use a reduction factor of 0.75 for realistic maximum tensile strength values.

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Firefighting Catalog

Want more in-depth knowledge about our lay-flat hoses for firefighting and heavy-duty firefighting? Well, we got you covered in our firefighting catalog.

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Let's Talk About Mertex

Our dedicated Sales Managers are ready to cater to your needs and find proper solutions for your business.
Regardless of where you are in the world – we got you covered. Get in touch today.

Kai Heddeland

Sales Manager - Nordics & Baltics
+47 38 27 24 00
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Jamie Moorby

Sales Manager - Australasia, Asia & Middle East
+47 38 27 24 00
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Kjetil Skrøvje

Sales Manager - UK, Europe & Africa
+47 38 27 24 00
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Chris Biggs

Sales Manager - North and South America & Canada
+47 38 27 24 00
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4515 Mandal, 
Norway

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