Firefighting equipment

The foam proportioners are used for mixing water at low, medium, or high expansion foam concentrate to feed either portable nozzles or small stationary plants. For the later case, the total flow rate must equal the flow rating of the mixer at its outlet pressure.
They provide an inexpensive foam proportioning means for system requiring fixed flow rates and where available water supply pressures are adequate. The pressure drop across the foam proportioner will be approximately 30% of the supply line pressure, for this reason the typical operating pressure at the inlet of the foam proportioner should be between 5 - 8 bar (72.5.5 - 116 psi) depending on the model.

Foam proportioner mod. SE-Z
For portable or fixed installations. Variable dosage.

In line mixer mod. SE-ES
Used for mixing water at low, medium, or high expansion foam concentrate to feed either portable nozzles or small stationary plants. For the later case, the total flow rate must equal the flow rating of the mixer at its outlet pressure.

Balanced pressure proportioner mod. SE-VZ
It makes a constant mixture of foam liquid and water, regardless of the change in water pressure.

An atmospheric foam concentrate tank is one component of a foam proportioning system. The Sabo Española foam tanks are compatible with all foam concentrate.
An atmospheric concentrate tank is typically used in conjunction with a Sabo Espanola “balanced pressure proportioner like the model SE-VZ, with the in- line proportioner or with a volumetric dosing system. Storage tanks shall be designed for storage of foam concentrate at atmospheric pressure and shall be available in vertical or horizontal version.

Polyethilene foam concentrate tank mod. SE-A
Polyethilene PE100, UV stabilized.

Atmospherical foam concentrate tank mod. SE-DA
Designed for fixed installations, it can be used with all kind of foam concentrate.

The Bladder Tank is an essential part of the Bladder Tank Proportioning System.
They require no external power, other than a supply of water to ensure proper operation.
The Vertical and Horizontal Bladder tanks are designed and constructed in accordance with the latest revisions of I.S.P.E.S.L.or ASME code Section VIII for unfired pressure vessels. They have a working pressure of 12 bar (175 PSI) and they are tested to 17,2 bar (249,5 PSI). Used with a ratio controller, this system is designed to inject foam concentrate into a suitable water supply and to automatically proportion foam concentrate over a wide range of flows and pressures.

Vertical pressure proportioning system with foam concentrate inside of the bladder mod. SE-MXC-I
For stationary systems using low, medium or high expansion foam. It requires no electrical connection and therefore is suitable where absolute reliability and low maintenance are requirements. It is used for concentrate stocking. Its vertical configuration makes it ideal for areas with limited floor space but available height.

Vertical pressure propotioning system (twin bladder tank) with foam concentrate inside of the bladder mod. SE-MXC-I-2X
Similar to the proportioning system described above, this system comprises two tanks, allowing continuous fire-fighting capability even while one tank is being re-filled or serviced (including bladder replacement).

Vertical pressure propotioning system (twin bladder tank) with foam concentrate inside of the bladder mod. SE-MXC-H-I
Similar to the proportioning system described above, this system comprises two tanks, allowing continuous fire-fighting capability even while one tank is being re-filled or serviced (including bladder replacement).

Proportionner for bladder tank. mod. SE-MIX
Used with pressure proportioning systems

Wide range mixer for pressure proportioning systems mod. SE-WRM
Precise dosing at wide flow range. Bladder tank wide range proportioner.

Hidrometer mod. SE-HYD
Shows the foam height in the bladder tank. Specific for bladder tank.

The Monitor is a device that delivers a large foam or water stream and normally is mounted on a stationary support that either is elevated or is at grade. The monitor can be fed solution by permanent piping or hose.

MONITORS ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL

Electrically operated monitor for corrosive atmosphere mod. SE-EKM-HD (Atex)

"Kobra" manually lever operated monitor mod. SE-KM-L
Manually operated directional controller. Suitably equipped for water supply nozzle (SE- CA), foam supply models (SE-LS) and (SE-LS- A), or “FIREX” nozzle (SE-FX) and (SE-FX- A), this unit is ideal for protecting warehouses, petroleum storage areas, refineries, tankers, fire-fighting ships and oil drilling platforms. It can also be mounted on mobile fire-fighting equipment, both trailers and self-powered.

Bronze lever monitor mod. SE-KML-BZ
Manually operated directional controller. Suitably equipped for water supply nozzle (SE- CA), foam supply models (SE-LS) and (SE-LS- A), or “FIREX” nozzle (SE-FX) and (SE-FX- A), this unit is ideal for protecting warehouses, petroleum storage areas, refineries, tankers, fire-fighting ships and oil drilling platforms. It can also be mounted on mobile fire-fighting equipment, both trailers and self-powered.

"Kobra" manually lever operated monitor mod. SE-KM-2V
Manually operated directional controller. Suitably equipped for water supply nozzle (SE- CA), foam supply models (SE-LS) and (SE-LS- A), or “FIREX” nozzle (SE-FX) and (SE-FX- A), this unit is ideal for protecting warehouses, petroleum storage areas, refineries, tankers, fire-fighting ships and oil drilling platforms. It can also be mounted on mobile fire-fighting equipment, both trailers and self-powered.

Self-oscillating unit mod. SE-UA
Self-powered oscillating unit with automatic horizontal movement. Can be deactivated or adjusted angle of coverage as necessary. Equipped with monitor and appropriate nozzle, water type (SE-CA), foam type (SE-LS) and (SE-LS-A), or “FIREX” nozzle (SE-FX) and (SE-FX-A), this unit is ideal for the protection of warehouses, petroleum storage areas, refineries, tankers, fire-fighting ships, and oil drilling platforms. It can also be mounted on mobile fire-fighting equipment.

"Kobra" oscillating lever operated monitor mod. SE-UAKM-L
Self-powered oscillating unit with automatic horizontal movement. Can be deactivated or adjusted angle of coverage as necessary. Equipped with monitor and appropriate nozzle, water type (SE-CA), foam type (SE-LS) and (SE-LS-A), or “FIREX” nozzle (SE-FX) and (SE-FX-A), this unit is ideal for the protection of warehouses, petroleum storage areas, refineries, tankers, fire-fighting ships, and oil drilling platforms. It can also be mounted on mobile fire-fighting equipment.

"Kobra" oscillating hand-wheel operated monitor mod. SE-UAKM-V
Self-powered oscillating unit with automatic horizontal movement. Can be deactivated or adjusted angle of coverage as necessary. Equipped with monitor and appropriate nozzle, water type (SE-CA), foam type (SE-LS) and (SE-LS-A), or “FIREX” nozzle (SE-FX) and (SE-FX-A), this unit is ideal for the protection of warehouses, petroleum storage areas, refineries, tankers, fire-fighting ships, and oil drilling platforms. It can also be mounted on mobile fire-fighting equipment.

Electrically operated remote controlled "Kobra" monitor mod. SE-EKM
Directional controller, remote controlled electrically from a suitable control panel, this assembly is also available in an explosion- proof version. It has been especially designed for difficult-to-reach locations or those dangerous for the operator. It works with SE-EFX nozzle.

Electrically operated remote controlled "Kobra" monitor mod. SE-EKM-ATEX
Directional controller, remote controlled electrically from a suitable control panel, this assembly is also available in an explosion- proof version. It has been especially designed for difficult-to-reach locations or those dangerous for the operator.
It works with SE-EFX nozzle.

Hydraulically operated remote controlled "Kobra" monitor mod. SE-OKM
Directional controller, remotely operated hydraulically from a suitable control panel, this assembly is inherently explosion-proof, suitable for locations where explosive gases are present. An adequately sized hydraulic pump unit is required for operation. It has been especially designed for difficult-to-reach locations or those dangerous for the operator. It works with SE-OFX nozzle.

Lever monitor mod. SE-P2
Lever operated monitor 2 1⁄2”. Body in brass construction suitably equipped with nozzles (SE-ZZ ó SE-ZZ-A), this unit is ideal for protecting warehouses, petroleum storage areas, refineries, tankers, fire-fighting ships and oil drilling platforms. It can also be mounted on mobile fire-fighting equipment, both trailers and self-powered.

Lever monitor mod. SE-P3
Lever operated monitor. Body in brass construction 3” diameter suitably equipped with nozzles (SE-ZZ ó SE-ZZ-A) ,this unit is ideal for protecting warehouses, petroleum storage areas, refineries, tankers, fire-fighting ships and oil drilling platforms. It can also be mounted on mobile fire-fighting equipment, both trailers and self-powered.

Wheel monitor mod. SE-V3
Hand wheel operated monitor 3” brass construction.
Suitably equipped with nozzles(SE-ZZ ó SE- ZZ-A) ,this unit is ideal for protecting warehouses, petroleum storage areas, refineries, tankers, fire-fighting ships and oil drilling platforms. It can also be mounted on mobile fire-fighting equipment, both trailers and self-powered.

Portable monitor mod. SE-PRT
Aluminium construction. Portable monitor with great stability.
Suitable for quick response water inlet by means of one or two 70 mm hoses. Suitably equipped with nozzles SE-Z-2.

Monitor trailer mod. SE-MT
Wheeled assembly designed to support manual or automatic oscillating directional controllers.

Monitor trailer with tank mod. SE-MT-2A
Wheeled assembly designed for manual or automatic oscillating directional controllers, utilizing vacuum feed of foam concentrate. A foam concentrate tank can be mounted on it.

Fixed or rotating platform monitor tower mod. SE-TPM-G
A tower designed to support directional controllers, designed specifically for wharves and other areas requiring long water throw and altitude variation. Its angle of rotation is unlimited, and it offers good visibility.

Fixed or rotating platform monitor tower mod. SE-TPM-G
A tower designed to support directional controllers, designed specifically for wharves and other areas requiring long water throw and altitude variation. Its angle of rotation is unlimited, and it offers good visibility.

Electrically operated firex nozzle for corrosive atmosphere mod. SE-EFX-EC (Atex)

Water branchpipe mod. SE-CA
Suitable for monitors using only water.

Foam branchpipe mod. SE-LS
Suitable for discharging low expansion foam from monitors.

Foam branchpipe mod. SE-LS-A
Suitable for discharging low expansion foam from monitors. Vacuum feed version.

"Firex" nozzle water or premixed foam type, ful-flow / atomizing mod. SE-FX
Water or low expansion foam spraying device, manual regulation from atomizing to full-flow, designed for monitor application. Suitable both for stationary and mobile plants.

"Firex" nozzle water or premixed foam type, ful-flow / atomizing mod. SE-FX-30-BZ
Water or low expansion foam spraying device, manual regulation from atomizing to full-flow, designed for monitor application. Suitable both for stationary and mobile plants.

"Firex" nozzle water or premixed foam type, ful-flow / atomizing mod. SE-FX-A
Water or low expansion foam spraying device, manual regulation from atomizing to full-flow, designed for monitor application. Suitable both for stationary and mobile plants.

"Firex" nozzle water or premixed foam type, ful-flow / atomizing mod. SE-FX-A-30-BZ
Water or low expansion foam spraying device, manual regulation from atomizing to full-flow, designed for monitor application. Suitable both for stationary and mobile plants.

"Firex" electrically operated remote control water or premixed foam type, full-flow / atomizing nozzle mod. SE-EFX-EC
Water or low expansion foam spraying device, with electrically operated remote control for stream adjustment (atomising to full-flow), designed for application with stationary plant monitors (SE-EKM model), including explosion-proof versions.

"Firex" electrically operated remote control water or pre-mixed foam type, full-flow / atomizing nozzle mod. SE-OFX
Water or low expansion foam spraying device, with hydraulically operated remote control for stream adjustment (atomising to full-flow), designed for application with monitors (SE- OKM model), stationary plant types.

Firex nozzle mod. SE-ZZ
Brass construction.
Multiple flow rates 2 1⁄2” inlet.
Manual regulation from atomizing to full- flow.

Firex nozzle mod. SE-ZZ-A
Brass construction.
Normal regulation from atomizing to full suitable for marine ambient.

Low expansion foam has an expansion of up to 20:1.
The advantage of low expansion foam compared to the other type of foam is the greater throw range and superior cooling effect, heat resistance and burn back resistance achieved by the higher water content. This characteristic make difficult to build up great depth of foam and can cause severe water damage in warehouse etc.
The most common systems to disburse the low expansion foam include the foam branch pipe and the foam nozzle.

Low expansion water / Foam nozzle mod. SE-UAS
Used with stationary plants protecting various types of rooms, warehouses, storage areas, both with water and water/low expansion foam mixtures.

Portable foam branchpipe mod. SE-LBK
Suitable for operations with low expansion foam concentrate.

Portable Foam branchpipe mod. SE-LBK-A
Suitable for operations with low expansion foam concentrate.

Foam chamber mod. SE-CS
Body and flanges in carbon steel. Also possible in stainless steel.
Foam agent mixer included.
Glas rupture disk.

Foam chamber mod. SE-CE
Body and flanges in carbon steel. Also possible in stainless steel.
Foam agent mixer included.
Glas rupture disk.

Foam pourer mod. SE-VKS
Complement to foam chambers SE-CS, SE-CE.

Fixed foam maker mod. SE-LF
For stationary plants with low expansion foam, used for roof located floating tank or container basins fire protection.

Foam pourer mod. SE-VF
Used with model SE-CE foam chamber and model LF fixed foam nozzle.

Rimseal foam pourer mod. SE-SHIELD-S
For stationary plants with low expansion foam, used for floating roof tank. Foam generation on the rimseal. Able to test without pouring foam to the tank.

Rimseal foam pourer mod. SE-BH
For stationary plants with low expansion foam, used for floating roof tank. Foam generation on the rimseal. Able to test without pouring foam to the tank.

High backpressure fixed foam maker mod. SE-K
Specific fixed foam maker for tank. High backpressure maker.

Medium expansion foams are aggregations of bubbles that are mechanically generated by the passage of air or other gases through a net, screen, or other porous medium that is wetted by an aqueous solution of surface active foaming agents. Under proper conditions, fire-fighting foams of expansions from 20:1 to 200:1 can be generated.
These foams provide a unique agent for transporting water to inaccessible places; for total flooding of confined spaces; and for volumetric displacement of vapour, heat, and smoke. Optimum efficiency in any type of hazard depends to some extent on the rate of application and the foam expansion and stability.

Medium expansion foam nozzle mod. SE-UME
Used in stationary plants protecting various types of storage rooms, etc., where medium expansion foam is indicated.

Medium expansion foam branchpipe mod. SE-SME
Suitable as a portable nozzle or as a foam pourer nozzle for stationary plants having partial or total saturation.

A detailed analysis of cases of fires in recent years shows that not always the traditional fire-fighting systems, which mainly use water or low or medium expansion foam ensure the effectiveness of any intervention.
The main cause of this failure is due to the inability for that solution to reach quickly the fire source, in some cases, the presence of explosive dust or chemical gas during combustion makes the standard protection systems not valid.

High-expansion foam systems operate in a combined action on fire, creating a layer of foam that carries water at the point where the heat is developed and the congestion in the area of risk smothers the fire, removing toxic vapors and particles developed during combustion.

High expansion foam generator mod. SE-GAE 100
Used with stationary plants protecting closed rooms where full volume saturated fire extinction is necessary.

High expansion foam generator mod. SE-GAE 250/400
Used with stationary plants protecting closed rooms where full volume saturated fire extinction is...

Flat jet spray nozzles (angle 140º) mod. SE-F, FD

Full cone nozzles mod. SE-FC

Boquillas pulverizadoras de chorro plano con angulo de 120º mod. SE-K_KX
Boquillas para refrigeración de tanques (chorro plano).

Large flow nozzles mod. SE-GA
Screen and tank cooling nozzles (flat jet).

Full cone nozzles mod. SE-D
Tank cooling nozzles (full jet).

Spiral nozzles mod. SE-E
Spiral nozzles for tank cooling (full jet).

Mobile foam equipment mod. SE-GM
Buggy, 100 litres capacity deposit made in polyester resin.
Proportioner SE-Z-2, SE-LBK-2 foam branchpipe, 15mm ARMTEX hose and accessories. Designed for first intervention equipments.

Hydro Shields mod. SE-HS
Water Curtain maker.
Available in 1 1⁄2” or 2 1⁄2” for fixer construction. Material: stainless steel. Threaded connection for quickconnection coupling.