CHICAGO® Firefighting Hose for Fire Apparatus
The CHICAGO EN hose is a robust and highly flexible solution designed for winding on reels, perfectly suited for high-pressure firefighting systems and fire trucks as a booster hose. Its inner layer, made of durable black EPDM rubber, ensures resistance to extinguishing and foaming agents, while the thick synthetic cord reinforcement guarantees exceptional strength and reliability under demanding conditions. The outer layer, crafted from weather-resistant EPDM rubber, provides long-lasting protection, with the GL version featuring a yellow luminescent coating for enhanced visibility in smoke-filled or dark environments, significantly improving operational safety. Manufactured in compliance with EN 1947:2014 (type C, class 1, category 2), the CHICAGO EN hose meets the highest European standards, while special versions tailored to ASTM C-542 and BS 3169 are available upon request for international requirements. With a standard roll length of 60 m (extendable to 120 m for the basic version), a working pressure of 40 bar, and an impressive operating temperature range from -40°C to +100°C (or -20°C to +60°C according to EN 1947), this hose delivers outstanding performance and reliability in the most extreme firefighting scenarios. Designed for professionals who demand uncompromising quality, the CHICAGO EN hose combines strength, flexibility, and safety, making it an indispensable tool for modern firefighting operations.
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The CHICAGO EN hose is a robust and highly flexible solution designed for winding on reels, perfectly suited for high-pressure firefighting systems and fire trucks as a booster hose. Its inner layer, made of durable black EPDM rubber, ensures resistance to extinguishing and foaming agents, while the thick synthetic cord reinforcement guarantees exceptional strength and reliability under demanding conditions. The outer layer, crafted from weather-resistant EPDM rubber, provides long-lasting protection, with the GL version featuring a yellow luminescent coating for enhanced visibility in smoke-filled or dark environments, significantly improving operational safety. Manufactured in compliance with EN 1947:2014 (type C, class 1, category 2), the CHICAGO EN hose meets the highest European standards, while special versions tailored to ASTM C-542 and BS 3169 are available upon request for international requirements. With a standard roll length of 60 m (extendable to 120 m for the basic version), a working pressure of 40 bar, and an impressive operating temperature range from -40°C to +100°C (or -20°C to +60°C according to EN 1947), this hose delivers outstanding performance and reliability in the most extreme firefighting scenarios. Designed for professionals who demand uncompromising quality, the CHICAGO EN hose combines strength, flexibility, and safety, making it an indispensable tool for modern firefighting operations.
Additional information
| Material | EPDM – ethylene-propylene-diene rubber |
|---|---|
| Maximum operating temperature [°C] | 100 |
| Minimum operating temperature [°C] | -40 |
| Vacuum resistance | no |
| Standard length [m] | 60, 60 / 120 |
| Reinforcement | synthetic braid |















