Minwen Fire · hoses, reels and couplings
Layflat and rubber-lined hose, semi-rigid reels, nozzles, couplings and adaptors — the complete hose system from one factory. The decision that matters most is the coupling standard, because it is the one that stops the delivery fitting the site.
Decision criteria
Diameter and working pressure follow the system. Coupling standard follows the country. Jacket and lining follow how the hose is stored and how often it is run out. Each option below states what it is right for.
Best for fire brigade use and building risers where the hose is stored flat and run out when needed. Polyester or nylon jacket with EPDM or natural rubber lining, DN25 to DN80, in BS 6391, EN 14540 or GB 6246 by specification.
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Best for first-aid firefighting inside buildings, where an untrained occupant has to use it without laying hose out first. Swinging-arm or fixed-arm, DN19 to DN25 semi-rigid PE or PVC hose, wall-mounted swivel or recessed cabinet types.
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Best for matching the discharge to the hazard: jet reaches, spray cools and protects the operator. Branch inline and pistol-grip adjustable types, in fixed jet, spray or fog, combination, and automatic pressure-regulating options, 60 to 480 L/min.
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Best for the connection the destination market actually uses — this is the specification most often got wrong. BS336 instantaneous, Storz, GB aluminium alloy and threaded BSP or NPT, in male and female configurations.
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Best for sites where more than one coupling standard is already installed, or where imported equipment has to meet existing brigade fittings. Bridges BS336, Storz, ANSI and GB, in brass or alloy.
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These are the values a quotation is built from. Where your specification names a different standard, say so at inquiry rather than after sampling — the coupling in particular cannot be corrected at the destination.
| Parameter | Layflat hose | Hose reel | Fire nozzle | Coupling | Adaptor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size range | DN25–DN80 | DN19–DN25 | 60–480 L/min | DN50–DN100 | DN50–DN100 |
| Working pressure | 1.0–2.0 MPa | 1.2 MPa | 0.35–0.7 MPa | ≤1.6 MPa | ≤1.6 MPa |
| Material | Polyester + EPDM | PE or PVC hose | Aluminium / brass | Aluminium / brass | Aluminium / brass |
| Standard | BS 6391 / EN 14540 | BS 5306 / EN 671 | EN 15182 / GB | BS336 / EN 671 | BS / EN / GB |
| Certification | CCC / ISO 9001 | CCC / ISO 9001 | ISO 9001 | CCC / ISO 9001 | ISO 9001 |
| Standard lengths | Hose 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, 25 m per roll; hose reel 30 m standard, up to 40 m on request. Custom lengths above MOQ. | ||||
| Lead time | Sample review 15–20 days from payment confirmation; bulk 35–60 days from order confirmation, depending on size mix and the current production schedule. | ||||
| Model | Type | Hose dia. × length | Height A (mm) | Width B (mm) | Depth C (mm) | Min. cabinet W×H×D (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-001 | manual & swinging | 25 mm × 20/25/30 m | 600 | 570-580 | 210 | 750×750×250 |
| 12-011 | manual & swinging | 19×25 mm / 30 m | 470/480/500 | 515 | 240 | 600×600×250 |
| 12-001D | automatic & swinging | 19/25 mm × 20/25/30 m | 555 | 570-580 | 260 | 700×700×270 |
| 12-002 | manual & swinging pipe | 19/25 mm × 20/25/30 m | 580 | 620 | 260 | 700×700×280 |
| 12-002 | automatic & swinging pipe | 19/25 mm × 20/25/30 m | 600 | 640 | 250 | 750×750×280 |
| 12-003 | manual & swinging pipe | 19 mm × 20/25/30/50 m | 510 | 550 | 320 | 700×700×360 |
| 12-003 | manual & swinging pipe | 25 mm × 20/25/30 m | 570 | 580 | 300 | 750×750×280 |
| 12-004 | automatic & swinging | 25 mm × 20/30 m | 555 | 570-580 | 260 | 700×700×270 |
| 12-005 | manual & swinging | 19 mm × 25/30 m | 470 | 515 | 240 | 600×600×250 |
| 12-006 | manual & swinging | 19/25 mm × 20/25/30 m | 600 | 610-620 | 210 | 760×760×250 |
| 12-006A | manual & swinging | 19/25 mm × 20/25/30 m | 555 | 570-580 | 260 | 750×750×250 |
| 12-006A | automatic & swinging | 19/25 mm × 20/25/30 m | 555 | 570-580 | 260 | 750×750×250 |
| 12-007 | manual & fixed | 19 mm × 25/30 m | 725 | 555 | 215 | 760×720×230 |
| 12-009 | layflat hose reel | 1.5" × 25/30 m | 435/450/470 | 535 | 135 | 600×600×200 |
| 12-008 | manual & fixed | 19/25 mm × 20/25/30 m | 555 | 570-580 | 210 | not listed |
| 12-010 | manual & swinging | 33 mm × 30 m | 810 | 650 | 350 | not listed |
| 12-010A | manual & swinging | 25 mm × 30 m | 810 | 650 | 350 | not listed |
| Coupling pattern | Sizes listed | Where it appears in the catalogue |
|---|---|---|
| Storz | 3/4″, 1″, 1.5″, 2″, 2.5″, 3″, 4″ | German-pattern coupling series 09-009 to 09-015 |
| NH / NST (ANSI pin) | 1.5″, 2″, 2.5″ | American-pattern coupling series 09-002 to 09-008 |
| BSP | 1″, 1.5″, 2″, 2.5″, 3″, 4″ | Outlet thread across the coupling series |
| NPSH | 1.5″ | American-pattern and forestry outlets |
| IPT | 1.5″, 2″, 2.5″ | American-pattern outlet series 09-007, 09-008 |
| Nakajima | 1.5″, 2″, 2.5″ | Nozzle and adaptor series 08-066, 08-079 |
| Machino | 1.5″, 2″, 2.5″ | Nozzle and adaptor series 08-070, 08-081 |
| Australian pin (QLD, FBT) | 1.5″, 2.5″ | Australian-pattern coupling series 09-001 to 09-003 |
| Forestry | 1.5″ | Forestry coupling series 09-023 |
| John Morris | adaptor form | Adaptor set 08-083 |
Reel × coupling pairing
An instantaneous coupling on a hose reel has to fit two different things at once — the thread at the reel’s inlet valve and the supply standard already installed on site. Order it against one side only and the reel arrives correct but cannot connect.
| Checkpoint | What to verify | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Reel inlet connection | Male or female thread at the reel valve, sized to the DN19 or DN25 reel | The instant coupling is ordered against the reel inlet thread, not the hose size |
| Supply-side standard | What the hydrant, landing valve or brigade connection on site uses — BS336 instantaneous, Storz or threaded | The supply side decides whether you need an instant coupling, an adaptor, or both |
| Coupling size & pressure | Coupling DN and its rating against the reel’s 1.2 MPa working pressure | The coupling rating must meet or exceed the reel it feeds |
| Material choice | Brass where the connection is made and broken often, aluminium where weight matters | Wear life differs by duty — a stock programme and a fixed installation are not the same case |
| RFQ inputs | Reel model, inlet size, site supply standard and quantity | One missing field is the difference between a quotation and a clarification round |
Risk notes
Hose is straightforward cargo and awkward specification. These are the four failures that come back to us.
Coupling standard assumed from the drawing. BS336 and Storz look interchangeable on a specification sheet and are not on site. Name the standard and the male or female configuration at inquiry; this is the one thing that cannot be fixed at the destination port.
Working pressure taken from the hose, not the system. Layflat runs 1.0–2.0 MPa depending on diameter and jacket, and proof test is typically twice working pressure. Confirm the classification your specification requires rather than the one the catalogue shows.
Length ordered per roll instead of per riser. Standard rolls are 10, 15, 20 and 25 m. A cabinet built for 30 m of reel hose does not take three 10 m lengths joined.
Certification assumed to cover everything. Hose and hose reel lines hold CCC. Nozzles and adaptors are made under ISO 9001 but are not CCC-marked, and we say so before a tender rather than after.
Common questions
Layflat hose with a polyester jacket and rubber lining, DN25 to DN80, and semi-rigid hose for reels at DN19 to DN25. Nozzles, couplings and adaptors are supplied alongside. Layflat is available in BS 6391, EN 14540 or GB 6246 by specification.
BS336 instantaneous, Storz and GB aluminium alloy as standard types. BSP and NPT threaded, and ANSI, are available on request, along with adaptors and reducers for cross-standard compatibility. Name the required standard at inquiry.
200 pcs across all hose product types. Mixed orders spanning different hose sizes, couplings and nozzles are accepted within a single purchase order.
The hose and hose reel lines hold CCC, the mandatory mark for Chinese-manufactured fire protection products. The factory also operates under ISO 9001. Nozzles and adaptors are made under the same quality system but are not CCC-marked.
Yes. Specify hose size, length, coupling standard and the male or female configuration at inquiry and the assemblies ship ready to use.
Standard rolls are 10 m, 15 m, 20 m and 25 m. Custom lengths are available above MOQ. Hose reels carry 30 m as standard, with up to 40 m on request.
Sample review runs 15–20 days from payment confirmation. Bulk production runs 35–60 days from order confirmation, depending on the size mix and the current factory schedule. Confirm the timeline at order stage so it matches your project or stocking plan.
No. Hoses, nozzles, couplings and reels are standard non-hazardous cargo and need no DG declaration, which makes them simpler to ship than pressurised extinguishers.
Layflat runs 1.0–2.0 MPa depending on diameter and jacket construction. Semi-rigid reel hose operates at 1.2 MPa. Proof test pressure is typically twice working pressure. Confirm the classification your specification requires at inquiry.
Yes. Labelling is available on the hose jacket or as a tag, on reel nameplates, and as coupling engraving. Send the brand design and we confirm feasibility and the MOQ for that customization.
Yes — recessed and surface-mounted cabinets for single and double reel installations. See the fire cabinets page for specifications, or include the cabinet requirement in the hose enquiry and we quote the complete package.
RFQ review
Type, diameter, length, coupling standard and quantity. If the coupling standard is the part you are unsure about, tell us the destination country and we will name the one that fits. We reply within one business day.
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