Fire Hose Coupling-Type Machino

  • Fire Hose Coupling-Type Machino is a rigid interlocking end-piece on fire hose; it is used for connecting hose to hydrants or fire engine pumps and other hose appliances (nozzles, wyes, etc)
  • A wide of types are available as per the illustration below.The are all made of bronze and used for shipboard fire fighting

  • Inspection & Maintenance

    • After use flush with clean fresh water
    • Inspect after use or at intervals of not greater than one month
    • Check any release mechanism (e.g. the lugs on instantaneous couplings) for free movement
    • Inspect the sealing rings
    • Use lubricants as recommended by the manufacturer. For the bolt and spring in an instantaneous connection this may be lithium grease.

Fire Hose CouplingType Storz