The HYTRANS HRU 200 is perfectly suited for handling hoses up to 200mm. This firefighting hose handling system eliminates the labour-intensive task of managing heavy hoses.
Hoses can now be laid out at speeds of up to 40 km/h, requiring minimal manpower.
If your site has a large diameter hose, such as 125mm (5″), that’s too difficult to manage or train with due to its weight, the HYTRANS HRU 200 is the solution.
How Does the HYTRANS Hose Recovery Unit Work?
The hose layer mechanically deploys large-diameter hoses at a speed of 40 km/h as the truck moves forward. The unit can store thousands of metres of fire hoses, up to 300mm (12″), giving firefighters access to distant water sources.
It simplifies reaching accident sites in congested areas without the need to station fire trucks close to the location. The semi-automatic unit requires only a couple of operators to manage it.
Auto Recovery of Large-Diameter Fire Hose
The HYTRANS HRU system uses hydraulic-driven double rollers to easily retrieve hoses with minimal effort. As the truck moves forward, the fire hose is smoothly and steadily picked up, allowing 1000 metres of large diameter hose to be recovered in just 30 minutes.
The truck driver controls the pick-up speed, but the HRU operator also has access to a two-speed remote control panel for precise operation. The swivel joint enables flexible pick-up angles, adapting to the hose and truck positions.
Quick & Easy Hose Storage
If hoses are joined by couplings, the electronic eye sensors in the HRU detect them, allowing the rollers to open and pass the couplings through smoothly. Water is automatically drained from the hose using a vacuum, ensuring it’s flaked and stored flat on the HoseLayer. Storing the hose requires only two people.
About HRU 200
The HYTRANS HRU 200 is ideal for hose systems up to 200mm. If your site or department has large diameter hoses like 125mm that are hard to handle or use for training, the HRU 200 is the solution.
This HRU features hydraulic hoses, a flow-pressure control valve, and a switch-over valve, ready to connect to the truck’s hydraulics. The truck’s PTO-hydraulic transmission (hook lift truck) powers the HRU 200.
If your truck lacks a PTO-hydraulic transmission, a small capacity PTO-hydraulic transmission (20l/min at 120 bar) can be provided.
Ready When You Need It Most
Critical situations like fires require fast action. Manual handling of standard fire hoses is a major challenge for firefighters, taking up precious time. Laying out and retrieving long, heavy hoses can be tedious and time-consuming, especially during training.
With the HYTRANS Hose Recovery Unit, you can focus more on firefighting and less on handling hoses. It’s the ideal solution for both emergency situations and training.
Contact Bluemont today to inquire about the HYTRANS line of emergency fire products, now available in New Zealand. You can contact us via phone (+64 (9) 872 2622) or email us (info@bluemont.nz). Our local NZ team will be happy to assist you.
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