General Applications
Forest Lite™ Type 2 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 a combination of 100% virgin synthetic high tenacity virgin synthetic yarn and spun yarn. The jacket is thoroughly impregnated with a polymer compound, yellow in color, to provide superior resistance to chemicals, abrasion and ultra-violet light. Hose shall be firm in texture, flexible and free from knots, lumps and irregularities. The jacket shall be treated to be resistant to mildew.
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 2 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 in, 1 1/2 in |
Color | Yellow |
Coupling Size | 1 in, 1 1/2 in |
Coupling Type | NST, NPSH, 1/4 TURN |
Service Test | 300 psi |
Proof Test | 600 psi |
Burst Test | 900 psi |
Available Lengths | 50 ft, 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 |