Layflat fire hose belongs to fire fighting special products. Its biggest role is to transport foam, high pressure water and other flame retardant liquids. Many people have seen firefighters use the fire hose to extinguish the fire on TV. The outer layer is a linen woven fabric, while the inside is polyurethane material. Both ends of the hose will carry metal joints. Because this can connect with the second floor hose, and help the fire soldiers to expand the scope of the fire.
The role of fire hose:
1, Shoot water. Under normal situation, the fire trucks are still far away from the scene of the fire. We need a layflat hose to connect the fire truck. And the other end is connected to the water gun. Start the fire truck pump and shoot the water out of the fire.
2. Suction water. When they use up the water in the fire truck, they use layflat hose to bring through the water.
Maintenance of the hose
1. Storage: We should store the hose in a warm and ventilated place. We should roll up the tube in a single layer and placed on the shelf. You need to turn over twice a year. Water hose should avoid friction with each other and exchange edges necessarily.
2. Use: when laying, we should avoid sudden twists and turns. Avoid forcibly dragging on the ground after filling the water. Avoid contact with corrosive chemicals such as oil, acid and alkali. You should use cotton or hemp hose in flame or strong radiation areas.
3. Repair: When you find loopholes, you need to wrap it with cloth to avoid expansion of small holes. Besides you had better do a mark. After using it, you need to repair it timely. Usually we should check it. When you find a damage, fix it in time.
Fire layflat hose is one of the popular products in Orientflex. We have many kinds of fire hose, such as rubber or PVC lining layflat fire hose. If you need, contact me anytime.