Mercedes Textiles Self Protecting Hose

HYDROWICK PROCESS

Patented Hydro-Wick® Weeping Process innovative in creating practical solutions to difficult problems. When the Forest Services of North America needed a more finely controlled weeping (self- protecting) hose than the previous technology could provide, Mercedes Textiles Limited created this clever yet simple design wherein carefully spaced yarns were exposed into the waterway. Through capillary action, a controlled amount of water is allowed to wick through the yarn and quickly soak the jacket thoroughly. This action produces a wetted outer surface without reducing flow or creating additional turbulence. When the jacket is fully wet, the capillary action automatically stabilizes.

• The Hydro-Wick weeping process results in considerably less pressure loss than competing products, while still maintaining protection against fire and heat.
• Virtually eliminates clogging, as compared to competing products.
• Complete wet out is achieved in up to 300% less time than the needle prick method.
• The resulting wet jacket provides excellent protection against heat, i.e., forest fire applications