FIRE FIGHTING FITTINGS AND COUPLINGS
British Standard
Instantaneous BS 336 coupling is a non-symmetrical quick connection coupling
with a male and female part.
The two parts are connected by plugging together. They come in two versions:
with twist or double pull release device. In both cases one or two spring loaded
plungers located in the female part grip behind the lip of the male part.
The couplings provide a straightforward solution to connect many lengths of
hose together and can be easily disconnected by twisting or pulling the release
mechanism. Instantaneous couplings come with a 21⁄2” nominal male and female
size and are manufactured according to British standard.
The couplings are only employable for delivery operation while for suction
operation round the thread couplings (BSRT) are required.
GOST Standard
GOST are symmetrical couplings manufatured according to Russian standard
(GOST 28352-89), available in several sizes.
They are suitable for delivery and suction operations.
They can be connected by rotating the clamp fitting where two grooved lugs
match the two cams of the connecting coupling.
UNE Barcelona Standard
Barcelona are symmetrical couplings with three engaging lugs, available in several
different sizes. Manufactured according to Spanish Standard UNE 23400 and
suitable for delivery operation only.
When rotating one coupling inside the other, the lugs of one coupling engage
themselves in the corresponding lugs of the other coupling assuring the tightness
of the connection.
JIS Standard
Nakajima are rigid inter-lock type symmetrical couplings, manufactured according
to JIS F 7335, suitable for delivery and suction operations.
They can be connected by rotating the clamp fitting where two grooved lugs
match the two cams of the connecting coupling.
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