A very unique, handline smooth bore that allows a pattern to be made for coverage of fuels and movement of air that does not restrict the flow, or disrupt the performance of the smooth bore stream, yet quickly and easily produces a uniformly dispersed pattern.
- Performs well for Compressed Air Foam Applications
- Hydraulically no different to pump from a discharge pressure standpoint than just the smoothbore tip
- Changing the dispersed pattern is effortless, quick and simple
- All models are designed to work with your choice of smooth bore tips, from 0.5" up to 1.25"
- The Tip only version can be integrated with any 1-3/8" waterway ball shut-off
- 1.5" NPSH inlet and outlet threads standard
- Valved models have colour coded handle covers and grips available
Available other options upon request:
- NH thread
- Colored pistol grip and bale
If the smooth bore is your nozzle of choice, don’t limit yourself with a gated nozzle to break your stream. With the Vortex, you can use your smooth bore with the hard-hitting straight stream or choose a dispersed pattern that doesn’t limit your flow.
What is Vortex?
Vortex installs behind your smooth bore tip and allows you to operate in a straight stream or uniformly dispersed pattern without limiting flow. Use your hard-hitting straight stream to knock down the fire, then switch to a dispersed pattern for protection, hydraulic ventilation, or salvage and overhaul.
Inside Vortex are short vanes that are less intrusive than a typical stream straightener. Once you twist over to Vortex mode, the vanes pivot to introduce a gentle spin to the water. Once that water exits your smooth bore tip, it disperses in a narrow fog pattern. The unique design results in virtually no friction loss regardless of the stream pattern you’re using.
Internal vanes on the Vortex for handlines
Internal vanes on the Vortex for monitors
