Patented Hydro-Wick Weeping Process
Special problems require special solutions and Mercedes Textiles is
particularly innovative in creating practical solutions to difficult problems.
When the Forest Services of North America needed a more finely controlled
weeping (self-protecting) hose than the previous technology could provide,
Mercedes Textiles Ltd. created this clever yet simple design wherein carefully
spaced yarns were exposed into the waterway. Through capillary action, a
controlled amount of water is allowed to which through the yarn and quickly soak
the jacket thoroughly. This action produces a wetted outer surface without
reducing flow or creating addition turbulence. When the jacket is fully wet, the
capillary action automatically stabilizes.
- This “Wick” effect results in considerable less pressure loss due to
weeping and also eliminates clogging (the leading cause of burnt weeping
hose), as compared to the needle prick process used by our competitors.
- The resulting wet jacket provides excellent protection against heat,
i.e. such as in forest fire applications
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