General Applications
Forest Lite™ Type 1 is a single jacket, polyurethane lined lightweight hose intended for use in wildland fire suppression.
Construction
Lining
The Thermoplastic extruded PU interior lining shall be a single-ply extruded tube and shall be unaffected by ozone. The finished form shall be free of pits or other imperfections and shall have a smooth finish. No reclaimed material shall be used.
Jacket Construction
The jacket is virgin high tenacity polyester.
Service Temperature Range
Service Temperature Range [Min]
-40 ºC / -40 ºF
Service Temperature Range [Max]
65 ºC / 150 ºF
Features and Advantages
- Meets or exceeds National Fire Products Association (NFPA) 1961 Standard on Fire Hose (current edition) as well as U.S. Forest Service F-187 standard.
- ISO 9001 - Forest Lite™ Type 1 fire hose products are manufactured in a registered facility in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Couplings
Expansion-type hard coat anodized aluminum. NST, NPSH, or Quarter-Turn couplings are available.
Packaging
Available in 50' and 100' lengths.
Ease of Packing - Lightweight, extremely flexible and easy to pack.
Nominal Specifications
Size | 1", 1 1/2" |
Color | White |
Coupling Size | 1", 1 1/2" |
Coupling Type | NST, NPSH, 1/4 TURN |
Service Test | 300 psi |
Proof Test | 600 psi |
Burst Test | 900 psi |
Available Lengths | 50, 100 ft |
Weight Uncoupled | 0.08 lbs/ft |
Specifications
Brand | Kuriyama |
Type | Fire Hose |
Material | Polyurethane |
Industry Standards | Meets or exceeds National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1961, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 |