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The Gladiator™ (FG)
Gladiator™ (FG)
Premium Attack Hose: Excellent Flow, Even at Low Pressure.
Polyester jacket with extruded thru-the-weave nitrile liner
Gladiator™ is a premier hose with a polyester outside jacket that encompasses a very durable nitrile rubber thru-the-weave inside liner. Built to last, this rugged hose is constructed with incredible strength and long-lasting performance in mind. The Gladiator™ performs well at high or low pressures, has a smooth and enhanced waterway for better flows, and less kinking than other products on the market.
Attack Hose
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Hose
High Rise Hose
Features & Benefits
- Premium quality, outside jacket with a nitrile rubber thru-the-weave inner liner construction. NO ADHESIVE IS USED. The lining will never delaminate.
- Optional Dura-Cote™ treatment.
- Remains flexible at temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C) and highly resistant to ozone and oxidation, and most chemicals and petrochemicals.
- Kink resistance exceeds that of lightweight jacketed hose.
- Suitable for use with CAFS and foam solutions.
- Manufactured in accordance with NFPA 1960 Standard, latest edition within our ISO-9001:2015 certified quality assurance system.
Hose Sizing and Testing Standards
For specific data, please view and download the technical data sheet.
Unmatched Durability:
- Attack
- Low Pressure
- CAFS
- Dura-Coat Treatment
- USA Made
- Lifetime delamination warranty
- 2-year all hazard warranty
- 10-year warranty
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