Nitrile Rubber Hose

EMACO Nitrile Rubber Hose is a firefighting hose used with hydrants, fire pumps, or fire engines to apply water for firefighting.

The outer cover is made from nitrile rubber (NBR/PVC). This layer provides strength and durability against wear and tear, dragging, and environmental damage during firefighting while keeping it flexible for use. The inside of the hose is also lined with nitrile rubber, which makes the inside smooth for water to easily flow through when in use. The inner and outer rubber layers are permanently bonded to the polyester reinforcing layer, which makes them strongly bonded and prevents detaching when bent, rolled or repeatedly used in harsh environments.

The hose uses a lay flat design. When there is no water inside, the hose collapses and stays flat, which can easily be rolled into a coil for carrying or storing. When needed, connect to the water source. Once water flows into the hose, it expands into a round shape that allows water to flow through it and can be used for firefighting.

Nitrile rubber fire hoses are commonly used in situations where highly durable hoses are needed. They are widely used in municipal firefighting, industrial facilities, and emergency response operations.

Typical applications include:

• Municipal firefighting
• Industrial and facility firefighting systems
• Airport and aviation fire protection
• Offshore and marine firefighting
• Chemical and petrochemical facilities
• Emergency response and rescue operations

The nitrile rubber cover helps protect the hose from abrasion, heat, and general environmental damage. The ribbed outer cover improves abrasion resistance when the hose is dragged across rough surfaces. This makes them suitable for using where chemical resistant, durable fire hoses are needed that can withstand harsh environments and rough handling.

Design Specifications:

• Nitrile rubber covered lay flat firefighting hose
• 1 1/2”, 2 1/2″ hose diameter options
• Standard service pressure of 200 psi (14 bar) with burst pressure of 600 psi (42 bar)
• NBR/PVC rubber lining and cover with spun polyester reinforcement
• Ribbed outer cover for resistance against heat, oils, chemicals, sunlight, ozone, fungus, and other environmental damages
• Available in standard lengths of 50 ft, 100 ft, 165 ft and 330 ft (15 m to 100 m) with custom length options according to requirements
• BS, NST, NPSH, and other common coupling types available
• Red, white or yellow colors
• BS6391 Type 3 firefighting hose
• UL Listed and FM Approved firefighting hose according to UL 19 Standard for Fire Hose