Products Description
Overview
forede® MAP-40 foam aspirating tube is an attachment used on firefighting foam nozzles or foam branch pipes to draw air into the foam solution, creating finished foam with better expansion and bubble structure.
Application:
Fuel storage tanks
Chemical plants
Aircraft hangars
Oil & gas facilities
Marine and port firefighting
Industrial fire protection systems
Features
Production Name: Foam aspirating tube
Flow Rate: 20-30-40 LPS Selectable
Jetting Pattern: Straight Stream, Fog
Max. Reach: 65 meters
Products Parameter
forede® foam aspirating tube with different sizes for options:
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Model Number |
MAP-40 | |||
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Flow Rate |
40 LPS | |||
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Working Pressure |
8 Bar |
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Max. Reach |
65 meters @ 40 LPS |
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Max. Fog Angle |
120° |
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Material |
Brass |
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Monitor Inlet |
2.5" NH Female |
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Flow Pattern |
Selectable |
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FAQ
Q: How does a foam aspirating tube work?
When foam solution flows through the tube at sufficient velocity, it creates a low-pressure area that draws in ambient air through air inlets. The air mixes with the foam solution, generating expanded foam before discharge.
Q: What is the purpose of using an aspirating tube?
The main purpose is to:
Increase foam expansion ratio
Improve foam blanket quality
Enhance fire suppression efficiency, especially for flammable liquid fires
Q: Where is a foam aspirating tube typically used?
Foam aspirating tubes are commonly used in:
Foam branch pipes
Foam monitors / water cannons
Foam pourers
Fixed and portable foam firefighting systems
Petrochemical, aviation, and industrial fire protection systems
Q: What types of foam are compatible with aspirating tubes?
They are generally compatible with:
AFFF
AR-AFFF
Fluoroprotein foam
Protein foam
(Compatibility depends on tube design and foam manufacturer recommendations.)
Q: What materials are foam aspirating tubes made from?
Common materials include:
Stainless steel
Aluminum alloy
Brass
High-strength engineering plastics
Material selection depends on corrosion resistance, weight, and application environment.
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Contact Us
Our address
Nan'an City, Quanzhou City Fujian PRC-China
Phone Number
+86 13215065797
sales5@forede.com
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