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The ATX™ Hose
ATX™
Reinforced for Strength, Engineered for High-Performance Flow
High pressure nitrile rubber attack/supply hose
Manufactured in a similar process as TPX™, ATX™ utilizes a 3-ply design where the cover and liner are extruded independently and double vulcanized to guarantee a consistent, compact hose wall. The polyester reinforcement can then be woven tighter, making this hose more resistant to puncture while also being easier to pack and store. ATX™ has a stronger jacket which increases the service test pressure of the LDH sizes to 300 psi (2068 kpa).
Attack Hose
Large Diameter Supply Line Hose (LDH)
Klean
Features & Benefits
- 3-ply rubber municipal fire hose with both the cover and liner made of heavy duty nitrile rubber, high tensile strength tightly woven polyester reinforcement for maximum durability and flexibility.
- Smooth liner keeps friction loss to a minimum for greater flow.
- Nitrile rubber cover greatly increases abrasion resistance, provides long service life, and the tightly woven reinforced jacket resists punctures.
- Remains flexible at temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C) and is resistant to ozone, oxidation, and most chemicals and petrochemicals.
- Engineered to meet the requirements of high pressure applications. Designed for relay pumping, pressurizing standpipes, and sprinkler systems.
- Manufactured in accordance with NFPA 1960 standard, latest edition within our SO-9001:2015 certified quality assurance system.
Hose Sizing and Testing Standards
For specific data, please view and download the technical data sheet.
Superior Performance Under Pressure:
- Attack
- Supply
- Soft Suction
- USA Made
- Klean Hose
- Lifetime delamination warranty
- 1-year warranty
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