FIRE FIGHTING FOAM NOZZLE / BRANCHPIPE
Low-Expansion Self-Inducting Foam Branchpipe
The Fire Fighting Foam Nozzle is a professional air-aspirating foam branchpipe designed for the efficient application of low-expansion firefighting foam. The unit incorporates an integrated foam pick-up tube/induction system for direct proportioning of foam concentrate and is suitable for industrial, municipal, marine, airport and emergency firefighting applications.
Designed for reliable operation, high foam quality and long service life, the branchpipe is available in Pakistan-Made and China-Made versions.
KEY FEATURES
- Self-inducting / air-aspirating foam branchpipe
- Suitable for 3% and 6% AFFF foam concentrates
- Suitable for compatible FP, AFFF, AR-AFFF and Class A foam concentrates
- Nominal flow: 400 L/min
- Operating pressure: 5–7 bar
- 2½” (65 mm) inlet connection
- Integrated foam concentrate pick-up tube
- Quick-action ball shut-off valve
- High-quality air-aspirating foam generation
- Corrosion-resistant construction
- Lightweight and ergonomically designed
- Long effective foam throw
- Suitable for fixed installations, fire trucks and manual firefighting
- Easy operation, cleaning and maintenance
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Pakistan-Made Version | China-Made Version |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Low-Expansion Foam Branchpipe | Low-Expansion Foam Branchpipe |
| Induction Type | Self-Inducting | Self-Inducting |
| Foam Type | Low Expansion | Low Expansion |
| Recommended Foam | AFFF 3% / 6% | AFFF 3% / 6% |
| Compatible Foam | FP / AFFF / AR-AFFF / Class A | FP / AFFF / AR-AFFF / Class A |
| Rated Flow | 400 L/min | 400 L/min |
| Operating Pressure | 5–7 bar | 5–7 bar |
| Inlet Connection | 2½” / 65 mm | 2½” / 65 mm |
| Coupling | 2½” Compatible Fire Hose Coupling | 2½” Compatible Fire Hose Coupling |
| Foam Pick-Up | Integrated Pick-Up Tube | Integrated Pick-Up Tube |
| Shut-Off | Quarter-Turn Ball Valve | Quarter-Turn Ball Valve |
| Foam Expansion | Low Expansion, typically ≥5:1 | Low Expansion, typically ≥5:1 |
| Effective Range | Approx. 20–30 m* @7bar | Approx. 20–30 m* @7bar |
| Body Material | Corrosion-Resistant Aluminium Alloy / SS Options | Aluminium Alloy / Corrosion-Resistant Alloy |
| Pick-Up Tube | Stainless Steel / Corrosion-Resistant Material | Stainless Steel |
| Valve Material | Corrosion-Resistant | Corrosion-Resistant |
| Finish | Hard-Anodized / Protective Coating | Anodized / Protective Coating |
| Application | Manual / Fire Truck / Industrial | Manual / Fire Truck / Industrial |
| Country of Origin | Pakistan | China |
* Effective range depends on inlet pressure, foam concentrate, nozzle configuration, wind conditions and hose arrangement. Performance should be confirmed by the manufacturer’s test certificate for the supplied model.
PERFORMANCE
Nominal Operating Performance
- Flow Rate: 400 L/min
- Reference Pressure: 5 bar
- Operating Pressure Range: 5–7 bar
- Foam Concentrate: 3% / 6% AFFF
- Foam Expansion: Low expansion
- Effective Throw: Approximately 20–30 m, depending on operating conditions
- Inlet Size: 2½” / 65 mm
- Induction: Integrated self-induction pick-up tube
The 400 L/min at 5 bar configuration corresponds to the S4 low-expansion foam branchpipe classification described in EN 16712-3.
CONSTRUCTION
Body
Manufactured from corrosion-resistant material suitable for repeated firefighting service. Aluminium alloy construction provides a combination of strength and reduced weight, while stainless-steel options may be provided for enhanced corrosion resistance.
Foam Pick-Up Tube
Integrated concentrate pick-up tube designed to draw foam concentrate into the water stream and produce an air-aspirated foam discharge.
Shut-Off Valve
Quarter-turn ball-type shut-off valve provides rapid opening and closing of the foam solution flow.
Inlet Connection
2½” (65 mm) inlet connection compatible with the specified firefighting hose coupling arrangement. Coupling type can be supplied according to customer/site requirements.
APPLICATIONS
- Oil & gas facilities
- Refineries and petrochemical plants
- Fuel storage terminals
- Aircraft hangars and airport fire services
- Firefighting vehicles
- Marine and shipboard firefighting
- Warehouses and industrial facilities
- Municipal fire brigades
- Tank farms
- Foam suppression systems
- Emergency response applications
FOAM COMPATIBILITY
The branchpipe is suitable for use with compatible:
- AFFF 3%
- AFFF 6%
- Fluoroprotein Foam (FP)
- Alcohol-Resistant AFFF (AR-AFFF)
- Class A Foam Concentrates
Actual induction ratio and foam performance depend on the foam concentrate formulation and nozzle/induction design. The foam concentrate manufacturer’s recommended application rate should always be followed.
STANDARD / PERFORMANCE REFERENCE
- EN 16712-3 – Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents supplied by firefighting pumps – Foam equipment – Part 3: Hand-held low and medium expansion foam branchpipes.
- Performance verification should include flow rate, operating pressure, induction performance, foam expansion and throw/range testing.
- Where applicable, general firefighting branchpipe safety and performance principles may also be considered in conjunction with EN 15182; however, EN 15182-1 specifically excludes foam branchpipes covered by EN 16712-3.
AVAILABLE VERSIONS
MODEL 01 – PAKISTAN MADE
Professional low-expansion self-inducting foam branchpipe with 2½” connection, 400 L/min nominal flow and 5–7 bar operating pressure.
MODEL 02 – CHINA MADE
Professional low-expansion self-inducting foam branchpipe with 2½” connection, 400 L/min nominal flow and 5–7 bar operating pressure.
QUALITY & RELIABILITY
Designed for rapid deployment, dependable foam application and effective fire control in demanding industrial and emergency firefighting environments.
