Fire hose reel drums are primarily manufactured to IS:884:1985 standards for first-aid fire fighting, featuring a 30-meter hose length, <180-degree swivel wall mounting, and high-grade mild steel construction with a red powder-coated finish. They are designed for 19mm or 25mm bore hoses and typical operating pressures of 12 bar (1.2 MPa).
Key Technical Specifications
Dimensions: Roughly 55 cm x 55 cm x 15 cm, or 27.5 x 31.5 x 15.5 inches.
Hose Material: Thermoplastic or braided rubber, typically (length options: 20-40 meters).
Drum Material: Mild steel (IS:513) with powder-coated fire red finish (IS:5).
Mounting: 180 swinging wall bracket.
Working Pressure: 2.5 to 7
or up to 1.2 MPa (12 bar).
Nozzle: Jet-type shut-off, typically brass or stainless steel.
Construction Details
Hub & Sides: Mild steel (IS:513).
Swivel Joint: Stainless steel (SS 304) or leaded tin bronze (LTB-2).
Inlet Connection: 1-inch (25mm) MBSP thread.
Performance Requirements
Hydrostatic Test: Tested at 21
Flow Rate: Not less than 24 LPM (liters per minute) at 7
Jet Range: Not less than 6 meters at 7
These units are primarily used in fire safety systems for residential, commercial, and industrial settings to combat Class A fires.