Fire extinguisher dip tubes

For many years, ABI PROFILS has been developing and offering a comprehensive range of dip tubes for fire extinguishers, suitable for various types of extinguishers: powder, water, CO₂, and large mobile models. These components play a critical role in fire safety by ensuring the robustness, sealing, and reliability of extinguishers, even in demanding environments.

Thanks to our extensive experience, we offer a wide selection of diameters, lengths, cutting styles, materials, and additional finishes.
Our range is designed in compliance with current regulations, including REACH standards, and continually evolves to meet environmental requirements.

Applications

ABI Profils dip tubes for fire extinguishers are designed for:

• Powder and water extinguishers: Standard or specific equipment with PVC tubes suited to these applications.
• CO₂ extinguishers: PVC-C tubes designed for high-pressure conditions.
• Large mobile extinguishers: Tubes with diameters tailored to industrial-sized extinguishers.
• Specialised applications: Extinguishing systems for specific environments (industrial, maritime, or aeronautical sectors).
  Other sizes and specifications are available upon request.

Find more details about our applications [here].

Technical Information

Available materials: PVC, PVC-C, HDPE, PA6

Internal diameters: Starting from Ø 38 mm, up to larger diameters (Ø 50 mm) for mobile extinguishers.

Lengths: Customisable to your specific needs.

Additional finishes:

• Bevel cut: 45°, 60°, or other angles upon request.
• Flat cut: Ensures optimal integration into extinguishing systems.
• Punching: Various options available.
• Threading: Multiple threading pitches available.
• Inline gasket installation: Guarantees sealing and immediate compatibility.
• Inline strainer installation: The FILT’EXT ABI range ensures product emulsification by allowing uniform aspiration of the liquid mixture for maximum coverage and effectiveness.
• Traceability: Inkjet marking or other methods.

For specific dimensions or additional requirements, please contact us!

Technical Properties of Dip Tubes for Fire Extinguishers

Our dip tubes are designed to meet the stringent demands of the fire safety industry:

• Mechanical resistance: Our technical plastic tubes provide excellent resistance to high internal pressures and impacts, ensuring reliability during extinguisher use.
• Sealing: Perfect impermeability is guaranteed, essential to prevent leaks and ensure user safety.
• Thermal resistance: These tubes withstand significant temperature variations without compromising performance.
• Chemical compatibility: The materials used are suitable for chemical or gaseous extinguishing agents without degradation risks.

Materials Used

ABI Profils dip tubes for fire extinguishers are made from carefully selected plastic materials to meet the specific requirements of various extinguishing systems:

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride):
  • Applications: Mainly used for powder and water extinguishers.
  • Properties: Offers excellent corrosion resistance and maintains mechanical performance in demanding environments (humidity, chemicals).

• PVC-C (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride):
  • Applications: Ideal for CO₂ extinguishers.
  • Properties: Exceptional pressure and temperature resistance, making it suitable for environments requiring high thermal performance.
• PA6 (Polyamide 6):
  • Applications: Designed for systems subjected to extremely high temperatures and pressures.
  • Properties: Outstanding tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and durability in the most demanding situations.
• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene):
  • Applications: An economical solution suitable for a wide range of extinguishers.
  • Properties: A great balance of mechanical resistance, cost-effectiveness, and durability, making it ideal for systems requiring value for money.

Manufacturing Process and Quality

Dip tubes for fire extinguishers are manufactured through plastic extrusion, a process that ensures homogeneous products meeting the highest quality standards. The material is melted, homogenised, and extruded to form the tubes.

The entire production process is fully automated, with real-time monitoring using high-definition camera systems.

Monitored parameters include:

• Diameter and length: Precision and compliance with specified tolerances.
• Freeflow compatibility: Ensures optimal flow of extinguishing agents.
• Finish: Accuracy and conformity to specifications.

At ABI Profils, we operate 15 single and twin-screw extrusion lines, enabling us to produce tubes tailored to your specifications while adhering to current regulations.

Learn more about our manufacturing processes [here].

Buying Dip Tubes for Fire Extinguishers from ABI Profils

With over 40 years of experience, ABI Profils is a trusted partner for your industrial projects. We manufacture technical dip tubes tailored to the requirements of your extinguishers, using a variety of plastic materials (standard, technical, or recycled).

We develop customised solutions in collaboration with your teams to ensure products that meet your expectations. Our modern manufacturing processes preserve resources and protect the environment while meeting the highest quality standards.

Tool design is carried out in-house using 3D/2D CAD systems. To follow every stage of your project development, we apply the FDP (Product Development Sheet) method. Functional and aesthetic analyses are conducted to ensure technical and economic feasibility. These documents consolidate all project guidelines.

Contact a project manager to learn more and discuss your specific requirements.

Development Phases for Your Dip Tubes

Here are the main steps involved in the development of your projects at ABI Profils:

1. Creation of the Product Development Sheet (FDP)
2. 3D/2D design and modelling
3. Anticipation of the project schedule
4. Preparation of the Product Quality Analysis Dossier (DAQP)
5. Material analysis and prototyping
6. Technical study and development of dies and tooling

ABI Profils supports you at every stage, from defining your specifications to industrialisation.

Contact Us

At ABI Profils, every project is unique. We invite you to contact us for an initial discussion—either in person or remotely—to determine the best solutions for your needs. Our goal is to design optimal solutions tailored to your applications.

Our team is available to assist you. Feel free to leave us a message via our online contact form or call us at +33 (0)4 71 61 29 99.

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