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Fire Hose Box

Product Overview

 

A marine-grade Fire Hose Cabinet is engineered specifically for shipbuilding and offshore installations, designed to securely house fire hoses, branch pipes, and control valves in high-salinity and vibration-prone environments. Built to withstand corrosive marine atmospheres, these enclosures ensure that emergency firefighting equipment remains fully operational and instantly accessible on vessel decks and offshore platforms.


Primary Function: Housing and protecting marine fire hoses, spray nozzles, and associated deck valves.
Deployment Environment: Weather decks, cargo holds, engine rooms, accommodation blocks, and offshore drilling rigs.
Compliance Standard Reference: Built in accordance with IMO SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), MED (Marine Equipment Directive) standards, and class society requirements.

 
 
Aluminum Alloy Fire Box

 

Product Structure & Configuration

Enclosure Body: Single-piece formed shell with fully continuous watertight welded seams and a sloped weather canopy designed to prevent the pooling of water.


Door Assembly: Recessed marine door mounted with heavy-duty SS316 continuous piano hinges, sealed with EPDM marine-grade cellular rubber gaskets.


Internal Mounting: Pre-welded internal brackets optimized for swing-out hose reels, pin racks, or dual-purpose extinguisher storage.


Access Hardware & Viewing: Equipped with a 5mm laminated or tempered glass viewing panel, and secured via heavy-duty SS316 quick-release handles, T-handle slam latches, or toggle clamps.


Mounting Base: Pre-drilled bolt flanges designed for secure bulkhead or deck stand installations.

 

 
Key Features
 
01/

Marine Ingress Protection (IP56 / IP66): Continuous foamed-in-place gaskets resist high-pressure deck washdowns, heavy seas, and salt spray.

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Vibration and Roll Stability: Reinforced internal framing prevents structural deformation under vessel motion and heavy wave impacts.

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Corrosion Mitigation: Fabricated from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel or acid-treated, epoxy-primed carbon steel finished with high-durability offshore paint systems.

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Rapid Emergency Deployment: 180-degree unobstructed door swing allows immediate uncoiling of hoses under emergency alarm conditions.

 

Materials & Construction

 

Component

Material Options

Specification / Grade

Cabinet Body & Door

Marine-Grade Stainless Steel

AISI 316 or AISI 316L (Pickled and passivated finish)
 

Offshore Carbon Steel

1.5mm / 2.0mm steel plate with marine coating system
 

Composite (FRP / GRP)

Heavy-duty fiberglass reinforced polyester, fire-retardant

Viewing Port

Tempered Safety Glass

5mm thickness, clear, impact-resistant
 

Polycarbonate

4mm UV-stabilized, high-impact grade

Sealing Gasket

EPDM Cellular Rubber

Continuous extrusion, resistant to ozone and marine UV

Hardware

Stainless Steel

AISI 316 hinges, locking cams, fasteners, and pins

 

Fabrication Process: CNC laser cutting, automated bending, and continuous TIG/MIG welding with full-penetration ground joints.
Surface Treatment: For steel models, abrasive blast cleaning to Sa 2.5, followed by a multi-layer marine coating system (zinc-rich epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat) designed to withstand prolonged offshore exposure. 

 

Technical Specifications

 

Standard Dimensions (W x H x D): 

 

Model M-FHB-01 (Bulkhead Mount) 800 mm x 800 mm x 300 mm
Model M-FHB-02 (Deck Stand Mount) 900 mm x 1400 mm x 400 mm
Model M-FHB-03 (Recessed Bulkhead) 700 mm x 750 mm x 250 mm
Plate Thickness 1.5 mm nominal body thickness (increased to 2.0 mm for heavy-duty weather deck locations).
Unit Weight 25 kg to 70 kg depending on dimensions and material selection.
Color Finish IMO Safety Red (RAL 3000) standard; custom marine hues or safety orange available.
Operating Temperature Range -30°C to +70°C.
Sealing Index IEC 60529 IP56 standard; IP65 optional for exposed weather decks.

 

Applications

 

Commercial Cargo Ships

Bulk carriers, container vessels, and oil tankers requiring deck-mounted fire safety stations.

01

Offshore Oil & Gas Installations

Fixed platforms, floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, and drillships operating in harsh marine climates.

02

Passenger & Cruise Vessels

Accommodation corridor recesses and promenade deck safety lockers.

03

Marine Engineering Projects

Shipyard newbuilding outfits and offshore module conversions.

04

 

 

Manufacturing & Quality Control

Machinery & Tooling: Advanced CNC fiber lasers and press brakes for precise dimensional tolerance control within +/- 0.5 mm.

 

Inspection Protocols:
Dimensional & Alignment Verification: Checking door squareness, latch engagement, and mounting flange flatness.
Salt Spray Corrosion Testing: ASTM B117 testing verifying coating endurance for over 1,500 hours under marine fog conditions.
Watertightness Testing: Hose-stream and water-jet testing ensuring seal integrity against driving spray.
Coating Adhesion Testing: Cross-hatch tape tests confirming paint system bond strength.

Aluminum Honeycomb Storage Box

 

OEM & Customization

 

1

Structural Adaptation

Custom mounting flanges, sloped roof angles, and depth modifications tailored to ship interior framing or bulkhead constraints.

2

Material Selection

Full substitution to marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel for chemical tankers and corrosive marine atmospheres.

3

Markings & Signage

Laser-etched or photoluminescent safety instructions, IMO sign integrations, and vessel identification tag mounting.

4

Hardware Modifications

Special keying options, pad-lockable hasps, or slam-shut mechanisms designed for heavy seas.

 

FAQ

 

Q: What material is specified for fire hose cabinets installed on exposed weather decks?

A: For exposed weather decks subject to continuous salt spray, AISI 316 stainless steel or heavy-duty FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester) is specified to prevent galvanic and atmospheric corrosion.

Q: How do the cabinets maintain watertight integrity against heavy seas?

A: Enclosures feature a miter-folded, continuously welded structure combined with an EPDM cellular rubber gasket compressed evenly by marine-grade swing latches, achieving an IP56 protection rating.

Q: Can the dimensions be adjusted to fit narrow shipboard passageways or specific bulkhead niches?

A: Yes. Custom width, height, and depth dimensions are engineered to fit tight corridor spaces, interior accommodation linings, or specific deck structural constraints.

Q: What coating system is applied to carbon steel marine cabinets?

A: Carbon steel units undergo abrasive blast cleaning to Sa 2.5, followed by an application of a zinc-rich epoxy primer and a high-durability polyurethane topcoat formulated for marine environments.

Q: What documentation is supplied with marine equipment deliveries?

A: Deliveries include Material Test Certificates (MTC), dimensional inspection records, surface treatment reports, and compliance documentation supporting ship classification requirements.

Q: Are the locking mechanisms secure against accidental opening in rough weather?

A: Yes. Enclosures utilize positive-engagement SS316 slam latches or toggle clamps that secure the door tightly shut under severe vessel rolling and pitching conditions.

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