Stored securely and centrally to reduce the response time for potential fire outbreak in hazardous areas in factories or in large refinery where the consequences of a fire are often dramatic.
Fire hoses are also used in case of flooding, for quickened safe dewatering of large or small areas.
INDUSTRIES
FIRE FIGHTING
FEATURES
- Manufactured in accordance with BS 6391 Type 1. The hose has obtained the EU “Wheel – Mark” maritime certification for diameter 38mm (1 1/2”) and 51mm (2”) and has a BV Type approval for diameter 65mm (2 1/2”).
DESIGN
- Mandals Mertex is a circular woven hose with an extruded inner lining of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
- The hose is very lightweight yet rugged with good mechanical properties.
ADVANTAGE
- The hose can operate from -50ºC to + 75ºC (-58ºF to +167ºF)
- Intermittent use up to +80ºC (+176ºF).
- The hose can be delivered in continuous lengths.
TECHNICAL DATA
MERTEX
| INTERNAL DIAMETER | WALL THICKNESS | WEIGHT | BURST PRESSURE | TENSILE STRENGTH | |||||
| Inch | mm | Inch | mm | Lbs / Ft | Kg / m | Psl | Bar | x 1000 Lbs | Tons |
| 1 1/2 | 38.1 + 1.6 | 0.06 | 1.6 | 0.13 | 0.20 | 870 | 60 | 12.7 | 5.7 |
| 2 | 51.5 + 2.0 | 0.07 | 1.8 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 800 | 55 | 16.0 | 7.2 |
| 2 1/2 | 64.5 + 2.0 | 0.07 | 1.8 | 0.24 | 0.36 | 725 | 50 | 19.3 | 8.7 |
- NOTE: Minimum safety factor bp/wp is 2:1 (50%) for all non-hazard and/or non-flammable liquids.
- For questions about chemical resistance please check DOWNLOADS – Chemical Resistance or contact your local distributor or contact sales@mandals.com