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Lay Flat Hose

Man inspecting lay flat hose

Introduction

Fire System Services sells and maintains Lay Flat Hoses by Crusader Hose.

About Crusader Hose

Crusader Hose is a family-owned and operated company that for 28 years has been providing Australian Industry and fire safety services with quality lay flat hoses.

The company has a long and proud history of being a major provider of lay flat hose and reel systems to prominent Australian industry and government organisations. These include:

  • Australian Army
  • Rio Tinto
  • Country Fire Authority (CFA)
  • New South Wales Fire Brigade (NSWFB)
  • Yarra Valley Water
  • BHP Billiton

Crusader Hose is always seeking to establish new partnerships and strengthen existing ones with great customer service and innovative solutions. Crusader Hose is proud of its 35-year history and aims to remain respected as Australia’s leading flexible hose manufacturer for many years to come.

A real time & cost saver

In many fluid transfer applications involving high volume, the use of lay flat hose is able to overcome limitations inherent to rigid pipes.

Rigid pipes made from steel, poly or rubber suction are cumbersome and costly, requiring more joins, welding, machinery and manpower to install. Layflat hose can be deployed and retrieved quickly plus adapts to varying terrain.

Layflat hose also has a small storage and transportation footprint plus low friction loss.

Why-Layflat-Hose-Action
Lay Flat Hose
Advantages of Layflat Hose
  • Quick deployment & retrieval
  • Ease of handing & storage
  • Low volume & reduced transportation
  • High pressure pumping

Once you convert from rigid pipes to flexible hose, you’ll never look back.

Crusader Aqualine

Aqualine

Potable Water Bypass

Aqualine is a lightweight and low-volume coil hose suitable for long distance water transportation. The polyester woven jacket gives the bypass hose its high bursting feature and the polyurethane cover and liner not only protect the hose against abrasion damage but is also UV stabilised for prolonged outdoor use. The unique design of Aqualine renders the hose not only extremely tough and durable, but guarantees ease of handling and roll up/storage.

Aqualine can form an integral part of a complete temporary water bypass system for uninterrupted drinking water supply so that mains renewal or pipe works can be carried out without any interruption to homes and businesses. Aqualine bypass hose is also ideal for large scale civil works, mining projects and offshore work.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Whilst standard 100m lengths are supplied, we can customise lengths of up to 500m. Internal diameter from 40mm to 203mm.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Aqualine is used for potable water flow and is certified under the Australian Standard AS 4020.

Features
  • Low coil volume for easy handling
  • High-pressure
  • High abrasion resistance
  • UV stabilised
  • AS 4020 potable water approved
Primary uses
  • Potable water delivery
  • Large scale civil works
  • Long-distance water transportation
  • Temporary supply lines
  • General discharge

 

Crusader Flexibore

Flexibore

Bore water retrieval can be a difficult task and only recently, it has been simplified with modern flexible hose technology. Our revolutionary Flexibore® flexible rising main ensures simple and effective bore water retrieval. This layflat bore hose can be installed and retrieved with great ease compared to rigid pipes.

Flexibore® is constructed by integrating thermoplastic polyurethane into a woven textile fabric of high tenacity polyester. The heavy-duty internal fabric gives the hose flexibility and great tensile strength in one continuous length. Since Flexibore® hose can sustain both the submersible pump and water weight, no safety cable is required. Flexibore® is a flexible riser that will suit many borehole applications and is compatible with most submersible pumps.

Crusader Flexidrag

Flexidrag

Travelling irrigation hose

Flexidrag® irrigation hose is Australia’s leading drag hose for travelling irrigators. It’s a smooth, flexible layflat hose that can be easily stored when not in use – either on an irrigator or in a shed. It comes in a large range of sizes and lengths. The Flexidrag® travelling irrigator drag hose is a perfect blend of superior materials with high-quality construction techniques.

The use of high-quality thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) ensures maximum abrasion and UV resistance, while the warp and weft of high-tenacity filament yarns give maximum strength. This strong internal fabric can withstand the high tensile load applied to the hose when it is dragged behind an irrigator.

When you need irrigation hose solutions that is tough, robust, cost-effective and efficient, choose Flexidrag®.

Crusader Lancer

Lancer

Extruded or uncovered – your choice

Lancer is a potable water transfer hose designed primarily for municipal use. Both the mining and chemical industries have also benefitted from this hose. Lancer is first made with a polyester yarn jacket lined polyurethane (PU) liner and then receives an extruded nitrile rubber (PVC) cover.

Lancer is suitable for temporary water by-pass when potability is essential. It is also suitable for high-pressure pumping in industrial applications. It is unaffected by UV degradation, plus is resistant to acids and other chemicals. The lightweight and low volume coil makes Lancer easy to handle and store. This PU-lined hose is also available uncovered.

Lancer is Australian made and manufactured in our ISO 9001 quality-accredited factory. It has Australian Standard AS 4020 approval for drinking water. It also conforms to German BGA DIN39 potability standard. Lancer is backed by a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Available in diameters ranging from 19mm to 102mm. Lengths of up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

UV, acid & stain resistant. Comes with a 12-month warranty.

Features
  • Potable Water approved AS4020
  • Available extruded or uncoated
  • Working pressure up to 2100 kPa
  • Light & quick to deploy
  • Low storage space
  • Assembly & fittings available
  • Various colours subject to quantity
Primary uses
  • Municipal temporary water bypass
  • Chemical industry applications
  • Mining
Crusader Sunnyflo

Sunnyflo

Everyday use & light on the pocket

Sunnyflo® is a braided layflat budget hose, which is ideal for lighter duty pumping applications in the industrial, irrigation and mining industries. Crusader Hose offers Sunnyflo® for golf course irrigation, life-style farm living, discharging water from pump or water transfer. These are just some of the many applications where Sunnyflo® hose can be used. Sunnyflo is imported from the USA.

Sunnyflo® Blue

A layflat hose made by braiding polyester yarns plus PVC cover and inner lining working pressures ranges from 3-6 bar.

Sunnyflo® Red

A medium pressure hose made of thicker braided polyester yarns able to sustain higher working pressures. Also has PVC cover and inner lining extruded for maximum bonding. Its working pressure is up to 10 bar.

Primary uses
  • Golf course irrigation
  • Open-end discharge
  • Life-style farming
Crusader Waterlord

Waterlord

Mine dewatering efficiency

Mine dewatering is a key activity for many mining contractors. We manufacture the Waterlord® hose which has the ability to remove large volumes of water from a mine quickly and safely. Waterlord® is a heavy-duty and reliable layflat mine dewatering hose constructed by weaving a tight polyester fabric and using TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) thru-the-weave extrusion. It is a continuous length hose that can handle high-working pressure and tough abrasion so is suitable on rugged terrain.

Waterlord® mine dewatering hose is reliable, compact, easy to handle and easy to deploy. Short lengths can be unrolled with little manpower. However, for long runs up mine walls and across pits, hose reel systems are required. These systems are used to rapidly deploy hose so that the water can be pumped out of the pit soon after the rains hit.

Crusader Cavalier

Cavalier

Fire hose with added protection

Cavalier® is a fire hose with an extra coating which improves abrasion resistance plus keeps it clean. It is manufactured by weaving a polyester jacket and coating it for extra protection. The coating comes in a standard red but yellow and green is available too. This hose is easy to wipe clean after use and does not require drying.

Cavalier® is a high-pressure Class H fire hose which is used to protect many commercial and industrial sites. It can also be used for high pressure wash-down applications. It is easy to roll up after use and it takes up little space in a fire cabinet.

Cavalier® is manufactured in our ISO 9001 quality-accredited factory and can be fitted to a wide range of couplings.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Cavalier® is available in diameters of 25mm to 65mm. Usually this hose is supplied in 30m lengths but longer lengths can be made up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Cavalier® comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults. Coated for extra protection against abrasion.

Features
  • Coated fire hose
  • Working pressure 2100 kPa
  • Mildew resistant
  • No drying after use
  • Available in red, green & yellow
  • 12-month warranty
Primary uses
  • Firefighting
  • Wash-down
  • Dewatering
  • Water transfer
Crusader Centurion

Centurion

Tough high-pressure hose

The Centurion® is the fire hose of choice for professional fire-fighting brigades. Crusader Hose has been manufacturing this hose for over 35 years and has continuously improved is performance. It has been developed by understanding the tough and extreme conditions fire-fighters have to deal with.

This Class H hose is woven with spun polyester fibres which gives excellent abrasion resistance and flexibility. This hose is lighter and easier to handle compared to an extruded fire hose. Therefore, firefighters have less weight to carry when they run up or around a building. It is also easier to roll up and takes up less storage space compared to an extruded hose.

The spun polyester fabric is fully synthetic and does not require drying after use, although drying does prevent surface mould stains. Centurion® has Australian Standard AS 2792 and Australian Defence Force DEF 5195A approval. It is used by the NSW Fire Brigade, the CFA, as well as the Australian Army.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Centurion® is available in diameters of 25mm to 102mm. Usually this hose is supplied in 30m lengths but longer can be made up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Centurion® comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults. Australian Standard AS 2792-1992 and the Australian Army Standard DEF 5195A.

Features
  • Excellent abrasion-resistance
  • High pressure Class H
  • Lighter Than extruded hose
  • Low Coil sie
  • Mildew resistant
  • Standards approved
  • 12-months warranty
Primary uses
  • Fire brigade use
  • Hose layer units for brigade support
  • Commercial fire protection
  • High pressure wash-down
Crusader Excalibur

Excalibur

Wide-range diameter hose

Excalibur® is a woven layflat fire hose made from polyester with a polymer lining. It is lightweight and very flexible making it easy for almost anyone to handle put out fires. It is a popular choice for industrial and domestic fire protection.

Due to its synthetic construction it is mildew resistant and does not require drying. It can be easily rolled up and takes up little storage space as it coils compactly. It is stored in fire cabinets across many industrial sites and properties. By quickly opening the valve or starting the fire pump, Excalibur® can help extinguish the fire before the brigades arrive.

Crusader Hose also offers the Excalibur® as a ready-to-go Fire Hose Kit, complete with a shut-off nozzle and fitted couplings. This will connect directly to your fire pump and allows far reaching water spray. This is a major safety benefit for those living in bush-fire prone areas.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Excalibur® is available in diameters of 25mm to 65mm in standard lengths.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Excalibur® comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults.

Features
  • Easy to handle
  • Easy to store
  • Mildew resistant
  • Available complete with clamps, fittings & shut-off nozzle
  • 12-month warranty
Primary uses
  • Commercial fire protection
  • Residential fire protection
  • Wash-down
  • Dewatering
  • Water transfer
Crusader Fortex

Fortex

Versatile & tough

Fortex is an extruded rubber hose for professional firefighting applications. It is made by weaving high tenacity yarns and covering the jacket with a synthetic rubber compound. This process creates a high-pressure fire hose which is abrasion and chemical resistant.

Fortex is a type 3 fire hose. This means that it has a protective cover which can withstand heavy brigade use by being dragged across rough ground. It is also class H which is the highest-pressure rating for fire hose. This extruded rubber fire hose is maintenance free requiring only a wipe down after use, thus eliminating the need for drying.

We offer a wide range of couplings, which we securely fit to the hose and provide a test certificate if required. This hose has the Australian Standard AS 2792 and British Standard BS 6391 approvals.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Fortex is available in two diameters: 38mm and 64mm. This hose is usually supplied in 30m lengths.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

The Fortex rubber fire hose has the Australian Standard AS2792 and British Standard BS6391 approval. Like all our fire hose, it comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults.

Features
  • Extruded rubber cover Type 3
  • High working pressure 2100 kPa
  • Chemical & abrasion resistant
  • Flexible & easy to handle
  • Maintenance free
  • Standards approved
  • Fitting and testing service
Primary uses
  • Professional firefighting
  • Abrasion resistant & tough
  • Firefighting training
  • Liquid or chemical transfer

 

Crusader Rapier

Rapier

Heavy-duty with added protection

Rapier® is an extruded fire hose which means that it has a PVC/nitrile outer cover. It is classified as a Type 3 fire hose and is a popular choice for both fire brigades and for industrial plant protection. The extruded cover gives it protection against abrasion damage plus making it easy to wipe free of oils stains and dirt.

The extruded cover comes in a standard red colour but other colours such as yellow or blue can also be supplied. This can help differentiate between fire hose (red) and wash-down hose (blue) on the same industrial site.

Rapier® requires no drying and is easy to store. It has Australian Standard AS 2792 and Australian Defence Force DEF 5195A approval. We offer a wide range of couplings, which we securely fit to the hose and provide a test certificate if required. This means that you can confidently protect your life and property with a fully approved and tested fire hose.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Rapier® is available in diameters of 25mm to 102mm. Usually this hose is supplied in 30m lengths but longer lengths can be made up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Rapier® comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults. The Rapier® is easy to store and does not require drying. Australian Standard AS 2792-1992 and Australian Defence Force DEF 5195A approval.

Features
  • Abrasion-resistant
  • High working pressure 2100 kPa
  • Easy-to-clean
  • No drying
  • Other colours available
  • 12-month warranty
Primary uses
  • Firefighting
  • Wash-down
  • Dewatering
  • Water transfer
Crusader Sabre

Sabre

Fire hose for extreme fires

Sabre is a percolating hose which means that water seeps through the fabric jacket. This is achieved by pin pricking the hose so that water can flow through the fabric jacket and offer protection against burning coals. A thin water barrier thus prevents the hose from getting burnt.

Sabre is a Class H fire hose with a high working pressure of 2100 kPa. This woven fire hose is made from filament polyester with a synthetic polymer lining. It has Australian Standard AS 2792 approval including a low percolation rate. However, it can be made with higher percolation if required.

  • LP – Low Percolation (Standard)
  • MP – Medium Percolation
  • HP – High Percolation

Sabre is fully synthetic and does not perish due to moisture, unlike the original canvas percolating fire hose. It does not require drying after use, although drying does prevent surface mould stains.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Sabre is available in diameters of 25mm to 65mm. Usually this hose is supplied in 30m lengths but longer lengths can be made up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Sabre comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults. Fully synthetic so no drying is required after use.

Features
  • Percolating fire hose
  • Working pressure 2100 kPa
  • Easy to handle
  • No drying required after use
  • 12-month warranty
Primary uses
  • Percolating fire hose
  • Forestry fire fighting
  •  Bush fire fighting
Crusader Fire Hose Kit

Fire Hose Kit

Easy-to-use complete kit

Crusader Hose have used all their years of experience in manufacturing fire hose for the brigades to also come up with fire hose for rural property owners. We understand the risk of not having fire protection in bush fire prone areas and have prepared a Fire Hose Kit for use with fire pumps.

The Excalibur® hose we use in our kit is easy to handle so that many members of a family or group can use this hose to protect their lives and property. It comes with a factory fitted couplings which are securely attached so it can handle the high pressure of your fire pump. There is also a nozzle connected so as soon as you get your pump going, water will be spraying onto the fire.

The Fire Hose Kit comes with options for a non-percolating hose or with percolating hose:

  • Excalibur® – non-percolating
  • Sabre – percolating

All Fire Hose Kits come in standard 20m (or 30m) lengths with crimped BSP fittings plus shut off nozzle. The coupling connects directly to your fire pump and so is ideal for quick deployment in times of an emergency.

Features
  • Easy to handle
  • High pressure
  • Complete with couplings & nozzle
  • Percolating option
  • 12-month warranty
Crusader Petroline

Pertoline

Fuel transfer safety & efficiency

Petroline® offers the best choice for the transfer of bulk chemicals and fuel. It is our specialised layflat hose suitable for the unloading or loading of petrol from tankers to vehicles and ship-to-shore fuel pumping. Petroline® is an extruded hose using a polyurethane cover and lining encasing a woven polyester fabric jacket. The woven jacket provides the strength, while the polyurethane provides chemical and abrasion resistance. Each hose incorporates an anti-static wire for electrical continuity to reduce the incidence of spontaneous combustion. We offer a wide range of specially designed couplings for most fuel pumping applications.

Petroline® meets the stringent requirements of the Australian Defence Force, who have used it in major deployments across Australia and overseas. Other fuel hose customers include the oil and gas industry, and a variety of logistics and fuel handling companies.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Diameters of 40mm to 152mm. Combined with purpose-designed hose reel systems Petroline® will streamline your fuel delivery, by taking up minimal space for compact storage plus ease of installation.

Long-lasting & high-quality product
  • Manufactured to ISO 9001
  • Complies with AS2683 section 2
  • Complies with AS2001.28 – UV & abrasion tests
Features
  • Lightweight & easy to handle
  • High pressure rating
  • Good resistance to fuel & chemicals
  • Compact storage
  • UV stabilised – hardwearing
  • Supplied with stainless steel anti-static wire for electrical continuity
Primary uses
  • Refuelling
  • Fuel terminals & depots
  • Bulk fuel distribution
  • Ship-to-shore transfers
Storz Brass Coupling Set

Storz Brass Coupling Set

Storz Brass Coupling Set
GUNMETAL BASE – BASE NUT – SPINDLE & HANDLE
Storz hose couplings utilize a Storz type cam ring connection face and swiveling hose tail for use on fire fighting and other fluid transfer hoses.  Storz type hose couplings are widely used for firefighting applications throughout Europe and also in several Australian States / Territories. Storz type hose couplings do not rely on separate male and female connections – instead the single coupling face is fully connectable with other Storz equipment of the same size. Storz hose couplings are available in a variety of sizes in both Aluminium (Light Alloy) and Copper  Alloy (Brass).
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Storz Brass Coupling

Storz Brass Coupling

Storz Brass Coupling NEN3374
Storz hose couplings utilize a Storz type cam ring connection face and swiveling hose tail for use on fire fighting and other fluid transfer hoses.  Storz type hose couplings are widely used for firefighting applications throughout Europe and also in several Australian States / Territories. Storz type hose couplings do not rely on separate male and female connections – instead the single coupling face is fully connectable with other Storz equipment of the same size. Storz hose couplings are available in a variety of sizes in both Aluminium (Light Alloy) and Copper  Alloy (Brass)
Storz Alloy Coupling

Storz Alloy Coupling

Storz Alloy Coupling

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Storz hose couplings utilize a Storz type cam ring connection face and swiveling hose tail for use on fire fighting and other fluid transfer hoses.  Storz type hose couplings are widely used for firefighting applications throughout Europe and also in several Australian States / Territories. Storz type hose couplings do not rely on separate male and female connections – instead the single coupling face is fully connectable with other Storz equipment of the same size. Storz hose couplings are available in a variety of sizes in both Aluminium (Light Alloy) and Copper  Alloy (Brass).

 

QRT Brass Male Coupling

QRT Brass Male Coupling

Brass Male Coupling

65mm QRT x 50mm tail  Part No: C65QM50TB

60mm QRT x 38mm tail Part No: C65QM38TB

QRT Brass Female Coupling

QRT Brass Female Coupling

Brass Female Coupling QRT
65mmQRT x 65mm tail Part No: C65QF65TB
65mmQRT x 50mm tail Part No: C65QF50TB
65MMQRT x 38mm tail Part No: C65QF38TB
QRT Alloy Coupling Set

QRT Alloy Coupling

Coupling Set 65mm QRT x 65mm Tail Light Alloy
Part No: CS6565QA

BI Brass Male

BI Brass Male Coupling

Brass Male Coupling
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Delivery hose couplings provide the means to connect fire hoses to one another and to hydrant landing valves, branches, fittings and adaptors. Instantaneous (BI) couplings consist of separate male and female parts both with a grooved tail portion which is used for connection to the fire hose by either wire whipping or band-it style clamping.

Instantaneous couplings are available in both brass alloy and light alloy and with hose tails to suit either 38mm, 45mm, 50mm or 65mm hoses.

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BI Brass Female

BI Brass Female Coupling

Brass Female Coupling
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Delivery hose couplings provide the means to connect fire hoses to one another and to hydrant landing valves, branches, fittings and adaptors. Instantaneous (BI) couplings consist of separate male and female parts both with a grooved tail portion which is used for connection to the fire hose by either wire whipping or band-it style clamping.

Instantaneous couplings are available in both brass alloy and light alloy and with hose tails to suit either 38mm, 45mm, 50mm or 65mm hoses.

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BI Alloy Coupling Set

BI Alloy Coupling Set 65mm x 50mm Tail

Coupling Set 65mm BI x 50mm Tail Alloy

Part No: CS65BI50A

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Delivery hose couplings provide the means to connect fire hoses to one another and to hydrant landing valves, branches, fittings and adaptors. Instantaneous (BI) couplings consist of separate male and female parts both with a grooved tail portion which is used for connection to the fire hose by either wire whipping or band-it style clamping.

Instantaneous couplings are available in both brass alloy and light alloy and with hose tails to suit either 38mm, 45mm, 50mm or 65mm hoses.

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BSP Brass Couplings

BSP Coupling Set 38mm x 38mm Tail

Coupling Set 38mm BSP x 38mm Tail Brass Male / Female
Part No: CS38BBL
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Commonly used on fire fighting hoses attached to small to medium size bushfire fighting and domestic pumps. Available in 25mm (1”) and 38mm (1.5”) BSP sizes.

FEATURES:

  • Full brass construction including full brass hose tail for durability
  • 38mm coupling sets feature lugs on both male and female ends while 25mm couplings feature lugs on female coupling and hex nut on male end
  • Internal coupling washers are captive meaning they are less likely to be lost or missing in time of need
  • Hose tail is “double groove” style meaning they are suitable for use with band-it style clamps and other common attachment methods

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Nakajima Brass Coupling Set

Nakajima Coupling Set 38mm x 38mm Tail

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

The Nakajima coupling is a rigid inter-lock type coupling commonly used in marine firefighting applications. Fire System Services Supplies provide a range of Nakajima style couplings as well as BSP  threaded Nakajima adaptors. Nakajima couplings and adaptors are available in Brass material only.

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Ship to Shore Coupling

Brass BSP Ship to Shore Coupling

Coupling Ship To Shore 50 mm BSP Male Brass
Part No: CSSS50B

Ship to shore coupling 50mm

Forestry Male Coupling

Forestry BSP Connection Male

Forestry Connection Male 1.5 Inch BSP Fluro Yellow GF Nylon
Part No: SQCM

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Light-weight and durable these couplings are manufactured from glass-filled nylon.

Foresrty Female Coupling

Forestry BSP Connection Female

Forestry Connection Female 1.5 Inch BSP Fluro Yellow GF Nylon
Part No: SQCF
Product Description:
Light-weight and durable these couplings are manufactured from glass-filled nylon.
Introduction

Man inspecting lay flat hose

Introduction

Fire System Services sells and maintains Lay Flat Hoses by Crusader Hose.

About Crusader Hose

Crusader Hose is a family-owned and operated company that for 28 years has been providing Australian Industry and fire safety services with quality lay flat hoses.

The company has a long and proud history of being a major provider of lay flat hose and reel systems to prominent Australian industry and government organisations. These include:

  • Australian Army
  • Rio Tinto
  • Country Fire Authority (CFA)
  • New South Wales Fire Brigade (NSWFB)
  • Yarra Valley Water
  • BHP Billiton

Crusader Hose is always seeking to establish new partnerships and strengthen existing ones with great customer service and innovative solutions. Crusader Hose is proud of its 35-year history and aims to remain respected as Australia’s leading flexible hose manufacturer for many years to come.

A real time & cost saver

In many fluid transfer applications involving high volume, the use of lay flat hose is able to overcome limitations inherent to rigid pipes.

Rigid pipes made from steel, poly or rubber suction are cumbersome and costly, requiring more joins, welding, machinery and manpower to install. Layflat hose can be deployed and retrieved quickly plus adapts to varying terrain.

Layflat hose also has a small storage and transportation footprint plus low friction loss.

Why-Layflat-Hose-Action
Lay Flat Hose
Advantages of Layflat Hose
  • Quick deployment & retrieval
  • Ease of handing & storage
  • Low volume & reduced transportation
  • High pressure pumping

Once you convert from rigid pipes to flexible hose, you’ll never look back.

Agriculture & Industry
Crusader Aqualine

Aqualine

Potable Water Bypass

Aqualine is a lightweight and low-volume coil hose suitable for long distance water transportation. The polyester woven jacket gives the bypass hose its high bursting feature and the polyurethane cover and liner not only protect the hose against abrasion damage but is also UV stabilised for prolonged outdoor use. The unique design of Aqualine renders the hose not only extremely tough and durable, but guarantees ease of handling and roll up/storage.

Aqualine can form an integral part of a complete temporary water bypass system for uninterrupted drinking water supply so that mains renewal or pipe works can be carried out without any interruption to homes and businesses. Aqualine bypass hose is also ideal for large scale civil works, mining projects and offshore work.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Whilst standard 100m lengths are supplied, we can customise lengths of up to 500m. Internal diameter from 40mm to 203mm.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Aqualine is used for potable water flow and is certified under the Australian Standard AS 4020.

Features
  • Low coil volume for easy handling
  • High-pressure
  • High abrasion resistance
  • UV stabilised
  • AS 4020 potable water approved
Primary uses
  • Potable water delivery
  • Large scale civil works
  • Long-distance water transportation
  • Temporary supply lines
  • General discharge

 

Crusader Flexibore

Flexibore

Bore water retrieval can be a difficult task and only recently, it has been simplified with modern flexible hose technology. Our revolutionary Flexibore® flexible rising main ensures simple and effective bore water retrieval. This layflat bore hose can be installed and retrieved with great ease compared to rigid pipes.

Flexibore® is constructed by integrating thermoplastic polyurethane into a woven textile fabric of high tenacity polyester. The heavy-duty internal fabric gives the hose flexibility and great tensile strength in one continuous length. Since Flexibore® hose can sustain both the submersible pump and water weight, no safety cable is required. Flexibore® is a flexible riser that will suit many borehole applications and is compatible with most submersible pumps.

Crusader Flexidrag

Flexidrag

Travelling irrigation hose

Flexidrag® irrigation hose is Australia’s leading drag hose for travelling irrigators. It’s a smooth, flexible layflat hose that can be easily stored when not in use – either on an irrigator or in a shed. It comes in a large range of sizes and lengths. The Flexidrag® travelling irrigator drag hose is a perfect blend of superior materials with high-quality construction techniques.

The use of high-quality thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) ensures maximum abrasion and UV resistance, while the warp and weft of high-tenacity filament yarns give maximum strength. This strong internal fabric can withstand the high tensile load applied to the hose when it is dragged behind an irrigator.

When you need irrigation hose solutions that is tough, robust, cost-effective and efficient, choose Flexidrag®.

Crusader Lancer

Lancer

Extruded or uncovered – your choice

Lancer is a potable water transfer hose designed primarily for municipal use. Both the mining and chemical industries have also benefitted from this hose. Lancer is first made with a polyester yarn jacket lined polyurethane (PU) liner and then receives an extruded nitrile rubber (PVC) cover.

Lancer is suitable for temporary water by-pass when potability is essential. It is also suitable for high-pressure pumping in industrial applications. It is unaffected by UV degradation, plus is resistant to acids and other chemicals. The lightweight and low volume coil makes Lancer easy to handle and store. This PU-lined hose is also available uncovered.

Lancer is Australian made and manufactured in our ISO 9001 quality-accredited factory. It has Australian Standard AS 4020 approval for drinking water. It also conforms to German BGA DIN39 potability standard. Lancer is backed by a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Available in diameters ranging from 19mm to 102mm. Lengths of up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

UV, acid & stain resistant. Comes with a 12-month warranty.

Features
  • Potable Water approved AS4020
  • Available extruded or uncoated
  • Working pressure up to 2100 kPa
  • Light & quick to deploy
  • Low storage space
  • Assembly & fittings available
  • Various colours subject to quantity
Primary uses
  • Municipal temporary water bypass
  • Chemical industry applications
  • Mining
Crusader Sunnyflo

Sunnyflo

Everyday use & light on the pocket

Sunnyflo® is a braided layflat budget hose, which is ideal for lighter duty pumping applications in the industrial, irrigation and mining industries. Crusader Hose offers Sunnyflo® for golf course irrigation, life-style farm living, discharging water from pump or water transfer. These are just some of the many applications where Sunnyflo® hose can be used. Sunnyflo is imported from the USA.

Sunnyflo® Blue

A layflat hose made by braiding polyester yarns plus PVC cover and inner lining working pressures ranges from 3-6 bar.

Sunnyflo® Red

A medium pressure hose made of thicker braided polyester yarns able to sustain higher working pressures. Also has PVC cover and inner lining extruded for maximum bonding. Its working pressure is up to 10 bar.

Primary uses
  • Golf course irrigation
  • Open-end discharge
  • Life-style farming
Crusader Waterlord

Waterlord

Mine dewatering efficiency

Mine dewatering is a key activity for many mining contractors. We manufacture the Waterlord® hose which has the ability to remove large volumes of water from a mine quickly and safely. Waterlord® is a heavy-duty and reliable layflat mine dewatering hose constructed by weaving a tight polyester fabric and using TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) thru-the-weave extrusion. It is a continuous length hose that can handle high-working pressure and tough abrasion so is suitable on rugged terrain.

Waterlord® mine dewatering hose is reliable, compact, easy to handle and easy to deploy. Short lengths can be unrolled with little manpower. However, for long runs up mine walls and across pits, hose reel systems are required. These systems are used to rapidly deploy hose so that the water can be pumped out of the pit soon after the rains hit.

Fire Fighting
Crusader Cavalier

Cavalier

Fire hose with added protection

Cavalier® is a fire hose with an extra coating which improves abrasion resistance plus keeps it clean. It is manufactured by weaving a polyester jacket and coating it for extra protection. The coating comes in a standard red but yellow and green is available too. This hose is easy to wipe clean after use and does not require drying.

Cavalier® is a high-pressure Class H fire hose which is used to protect many commercial and industrial sites. It can also be used for high pressure wash-down applications. It is easy to roll up after use and it takes up little space in a fire cabinet.

Cavalier® is manufactured in our ISO 9001 quality-accredited factory and can be fitted to a wide range of couplings.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Cavalier® is available in diameters of 25mm to 65mm. Usually this hose is supplied in 30m lengths but longer lengths can be made up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Cavalier® comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults. Coated for extra protection against abrasion.

Features
  • Coated fire hose
  • Working pressure 2100 kPa
  • Mildew resistant
  • No drying after use
  • Available in red, green & yellow
  • 12-month warranty
Primary uses
  • Firefighting
  • Wash-down
  • Dewatering
  • Water transfer
Crusader Centurion

Centurion

Tough high-pressure hose

The Centurion® is the fire hose of choice for professional fire-fighting brigades. Crusader Hose has been manufacturing this hose for over 35 years and has continuously improved is performance. It has been developed by understanding the tough and extreme conditions fire-fighters have to deal with.

This Class H hose is woven with spun polyester fibres which gives excellent abrasion resistance and flexibility. This hose is lighter and easier to handle compared to an extruded fire hose. Therefore, firefighters have less weight to carry when they run up or around a building. It is also easier to roll up and takes up less storage space compared to an extruded hose.

The spun polyester fabric is fully synthetic and does not require drying after use, although drying does prevent surface mould stains. Centurion® has Australian Standard AS 2792 and Australian Defence Force DEF 5195A approval. It is used by the NSW Fire Brigade, the CFA, as well as the Australian Army.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Centurion® is available in diameters of 25mm to 102mm. Usually this hose is supplied in 30m lengths but longer can be made up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Centurion® comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults. Australian Standard AS 2792-1992 and the Australian Army Standard DEF 5195A.

Features
  • Excellent abrasion-resistance
  • High pressure Class H
  • Lighter Than extruded hose
  • Low Coil sie
  • Mildew resistant
  • Standards approved
  • 12-months warranty
Primary uses
  • Fire brigade use
  • Hose layer units for brigade support
  • Commercial fire protection
  • High pressure wash-down
Crusader Excalibur

Excalibur

Wide-range diameter hose

Excalibur® is a woven layflat fire hose made from polyester with a polymer lining. It is lightweight and very flexible making it easy for almost anyone to handle put out fires. It is a popular choice for industrial and domestic fire protection.

Due to its synthetic construction it is mildew resistant and does not require drying. It can be easily rolled up and takes up little storage space as it coils compactly. It is stored in fire cabinets across many industrial sites and properties. By quickly opening the valve or starting the fire pump, Excalibur® can help extinguish the fire before the brigades arrive.

Crusader Hose also offers the Excalibur® as a ready-to-go Fire Hose Kit, complete with a shut-off nozzle and fitted couplings. This will connect directly to your fire pump and allows far reaching water spray. This is a major safety benefit for those living in bush-fire prone areas.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Excalibur® is available in diameters of 25mm to 65mm in standard lengths.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Excalibur® comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults.

Features
  • Easy to handle
  • Easy to store
  • Mildew resistant
  • Available complete with clamps, fittings & shut-off nozzle
  • 12-month warranty
Primary uses
  • Commercial fire protection
  • Residential fire protection
  • Wash-down
  • Dewatering
  • Water transfer
Crusader Fortex

Fortex

Versatile & tough

Fortex is an extruded rubber hose for professional firefighting applications. It is made by weaving high tenacity yarns and covering the jacket with a synthetic rubber compound. This process creates a high-pressure fire hose which is abrasion and chemical resistant.

Fortex is a type 3 fire hose. This means that it has a protective cover which can withstand heavy brigade use by being dragged across rough ground. It is also class H which is the highest-pressure rating for fire hose. This extruded rubber fire hose is maintenance free requiring only a wipe down after use, thus eliminating the need for drying.

We offer a wide range of couplings, which we securely fit to the hose and provide a test certificate if required. This hose has the Australian Standard AS 2792 and British Standard BS 6391 approvals.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Fortex is available in two diameters: 38mm and 64mm. This hose is usually supplied in 30m lengths.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

The Fortex rubber fire hose has the Australian Standard AS2792 and British Standard BS6391 approval. Like all our fire hose, it comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults.

Features
  • Extruded rubber cover Type 3
  • High working pressure 2100 kPa
  • Chemical & abrasion resistant
  • Flexible & easy to handle
  • Maintenance free
  • Standards approved
  • Fitting and testing service
Primary uses
  • Professional firefighting
  • Abrasion resistant & tough
  • Firefighting training
  • Liquid or chemical transfer

 

Crusader Rapier

Rapier

Heavy-duty with added protection

Rapier® is an extruded fire hose which means that it has a PVC/nitrile outer cover. It is classified as a Type 3 fire hose and is a popular choice for both fire brigades and for industrial plant protection. The extruded cover gives it protection against abrasion damage plus making it easy to wipe free of oils stains and dirt.

The extruded cover comes in a standard red colour but other colours such as yellow or blue can also be supplied. This can help differentiate between fire hose (red) and wash-down hose (blue) on the same industrial site.

Rapier® requires no drying and is easy to store. It has Australian Standard AS 2792 and Australian Defence Force DEF 5195A approval. We offer a wide range of couplings, which we securely fit to the hose and provide a test certificate if required. This means that you can confidently protect your life and property with a fully approved and tested fire hose.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Rapier® is available in diameters of 25mm to 102mm. Usually this hose is supplied in 30m lengths but longer lengths can be made up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Rapier® comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults. The Rapier® is easy to store and does not require drying. Australian Standard AS 2792-1992 and Australian Defence Force DEF 5195A approval.

Features
  • Abrasion-resistant
  • High working pressure 2100 kPa
  • Easy-to-clean
  • No drying
  • Other colours available
  • 12-month warranty
Primary uses
  • Firefighting
  • Wash-down
  • Dewatering
  • Water transfer
Crusader Sabre

Sabre

Fire hose for extreme fires

Sabre is a percolating hose which means that water seeps through the fabric jacket. This is achieved by pin pricking the hose so that water can flow through the fabric jacket and offer protection against burning coals. A thin water barrier thus prevents the hose from getting burnt.

Sabre is a Class H fire hose with a high working pressure of 2100 kPa. This woven fire hose is made from filament polyester with a synthetic polymer lining. It has Australian Standard AS 2792 approval including a low percolation rate. However, it can be made with higher percolation if required.

  • LP – Low Percolation (Standard)
  • MP – Medium Percolation
  • HP – High Percolation

Sabre is fully synthetic and does not perish due to moisture, unlike the original canvas percolating fire hose. It does not require drying after use, although drying does prevent surface mould stains.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Sabre is available in diameters of 25mm to 65mm. Usually this hose is supplied in 30m lengths but longer lengths can be made up to 200m.

Long-lasting & high-quality product

Like all our fire hose, Sabre comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults. Fully synthetic so no drying is required after use.

Features
  • Percolating fire hose
  • Working pressure 2100 kPa
  • Easy to handle
  • No drying required after use
  • 12-month warranty
Primary uses
  • Percolating fire hose
  • Forestry fire fighting
  •  Bush fire fighting
Crusader Fire Hose Kit

Fire Hose Kit

Easy-to-use complete kit

Crusader Hose have used all their years of experience in manufacturing fire hose for the brigades to also come up with fire hose for rural property owners. We understand the risk of not having fire protection in bush fire prone areas and have prepared a Fire Hose Kit for use with fire pumps.

The Excalibur® hose we use in our kit is easy to handle so that many members of a family or group can use this hose to protect their lives and property. It comes with a factory fitted couplings which are securely attached so it can handle the high pressure of your fire pump. There is also a nozzle connected so as soon as you get your pump going, water will be spraying onto the fire.

The Fire Hose Kit comes with options for a non-percolating hose or with percolating hose:

  • Excalibur® – non-percolating
  • Sabre – percolating

All Fire Hose Kits come in standard 20m (or 30m) lengths with crimped BSP fittings plus shut off nozzle. The coupling connects directly to your fire pump and so is ideal for quick deployment in times of an emergency.

Features
  • Easy to handle
  • High pressure
  • Complete with couplings & nozzle
  • Percolating option
  • 12-month warranty
Petrolium & Defence
Crusader Petroline

Pertoline

Fuel transfer safety & efficiency

Petroline® offers the best choice for the transfer of bulk chemicals and fuel. It is our specialised layflat hose suitable for the unloading or loading of petrol from tankers to vehicles and ship-to-shore fuel pumping. Petroline® is an extruded hose using a polyurethane cover and lining encasing a woven polyester fabric jacket. The woven jacket provides the strength, while the polyurethane provides chemical and abrasion resistance. Each hose incorporates an anti-static wire for electrical continuity to reduce the incidence of spontaneous combustion. We offer a wide range of specially designed couplings for most fuel pumping applications.

Petroline® meets the stringent requirements of the Australian Defence Force, who have used it in major deployments across Australia and overseas. Other fuel hose customers include the oil and gas industry, and a variety of logistics and fuel handling companies.

Large choice of diameters & lengths

Diameters of 40mm to 152mm. Combined with purpose-designed hose reel systems Petroline® will streamline your fuel delivery, by taking up minimal space for compact storage plus ease of installation.

Long-lasting & high-quality product
  • Manufactured to ISO 9001
  • Complies with AS2683 section 2
  • Complies with AS2001.28 – UV & abrasion tests
Features
  • Lightweight & easy to handle
  • High pressure rating
  • Good resistance to fuel & chemicals
  • Compact storage
  • UV stabilised – hardwearing
  • Supplied with stainless steel anti-static wire for electrical continuity
Primary uses
  • Refuelling
  • Fuel terminals & depots
  • Bulk fuel distribution
  • Ship-to-shore transfers
Lay Flat Hose Couplings
Storz Brass Coupling Set

Storz Brass Coupling Set

Storz Brass Coupling Set
GUNMETAL BASE – BASE NUT – SPINDLE & HANDLE
Storz hose couplings utilize a Storz type cam ring connection face and swiveling hose tail for use on fire fighting and other fluid transfer hoses.  Storz type hose couplings are widely used for firefighting applications throughout Europe and also in several Australian States / Territories. Storz type hose couplings do not rely on separate male and female connections – instead the single coupling face is fully connectable with other Storz equipment of the same size. Storz hose couplings are available in a variety of sizes in both Aluminium (Light Alloy) and Copper  Alloy (Brass).
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Storz Brass Coupling

Storz Brass Coupling

Storz Brass Coupling NEN3374
Storz hose couplings utilize a Storz type cam ring connection face and swiveling hose tail for use on fire fighting and other fluid transfer hoses.  Storz type hose couplings are widely used for firefighting applications throughout Europe and also in several Australian States / Territories. Storz type hose couplings do not rely on separate male and female connections – instead the single coupling face is fully connectable with other Storz equipment of the same size. Storz hose couplings are available in a variety of sizes in both Aluminium (Light Alloy) and Copper  Alloy (Brass)
Storz Alloy Coupling

Storz Alloy Coupling

Storz Alloy Coupling

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Storz hose couplings utilize a Storz type cam ring connection face and swiveling hose tail for use on fire fighting and other fluid transfer hoses.  Storz type hose couplings are widely used for firefighting applications throughout Europe and also in several Australian States / Territories. Storz type hose couplings do not rely on separate male and female connections – instead the single coupling face is fully connectable with other Storz equipment of the same size. Storz hose couplings are available in a variety of sizes in both Aluminium (Light Alloy) and Copper  Alloy (Brass).

 

QRT Brass Male Coupling

QRT Brass Male Coupling

Brass Male Coupling

65mm QRT x 50mm tail  Part No: C65QM50TB

60mm QRT x 38mm tail Part No: C65QM38TB

QRT Brass Female Coupling

QRT Brass Female Coupling

Brass Female Coupling QRT
65mmQRT x 65mm tail Part No: C65QF65TB
65mmQRT x 50mm tail Part No: C65QF50TB
65MMQRT x 38mm tail Part No: C65QF38TB
QRT Alloy Coupling Set

QRT Alloy Coupling

Coupling Set 65mm QRT x 65mm Tail Light Alloy
Part No: CS6565QA

BI Brass Male

BI Brass Male Coupling

Brass Male Coupling
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Delivery hose couplings provide the means to connect fire hoses to one another and to hydrant landing valves, branches, fittings and adaptors. Instantaneous (BI) couplings consist of separate male and female parts both with a grooved tail portion which is used for connection to the fire hose by either wire whipping or band-it style clamping.

Instantaneous couplings are available in both brass alloy and light alloy and with hose tails to suit either 38mm, 45mm, 50mm or 65mm hoses.

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BI Brass Female

BI Brass Female Coupling

Brass Female Coupling
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Delivery hose couplings provide the means to connect fire hoses to one another and to hydrant landing valves, branches, fittings and adaptors. Instantaneous (BI) couplings consist of separate male and female parts both with a grooved tail portion which is used for connection to the fire hose by either wire whipping or band-it style clamping.

Instantaneous couplings are available in both brass alloy and light alloy and with hose tails to suit either 38mm, 45mm, 50mm or 65mm hoses.

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BI Alloy Coupling Set

BI Alloy Coupling Set 65mm x 50mm Tail

Coupling Set 65mm BI x 50mm Tail Alloy

Part No: CS65BI50A

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Delivery hose couplings provide the means to connect fire hoses to one another and to hydrant landing valves, branches, fittings and adaptors. Instantaneous (BI) couplings consist of separate male and female parts both with a grooved tail portion which is used for connection to the fire hose by either wire whipping or band-it style clamping.

Instantaneous couplings are available in both brass alloy and light alloy and with hose tails to suit either 38mm, 45mm, 50mm or 65mm hoses.

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BSP Brass Couplings

BSP Coupling Set 38mm x 38mm Tail

Coupling Set 38mm BSP x 38mm Tail Brass Male / Female
Part No: CS38BBL
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Commonly used on fire fighting hoses attached to small to medium size bushfire fighting and domestic pumps. Available in 25mm (1”) and 38mm (1.5”) BSP sizes.

FEATURES:

  • Full brass construction including full brass hose tail for durability
  • 38mm coupling sets feature lugs on both male and female ends while 25mm couplings feature lugs on female coupling and hex nut on male end
  • Internal coupling washers are captive meaning they are less likely to be lost or missing in time of need
  • Hose tail is “double groove” style meaning they are suitable for use with band-it style clamps and other common attachment methods

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Nakajima Brass Coupling Set

Nakajima Coupling Set 38mm x 38mm Tail

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

The Nakajima coupling is a rigid inter-lock type coupling commonly used in marine firefighting applications. Fire System Services Supplies provide a range of Nakajima style couplings as well as BSP  threaded Nakajima adaptors. Nakajima couplings and adaptors are available in Brass material only.

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Ship to Shore Coupling

Brass BSP Ship to Shore Coupling

Coupling Ship To Shore 50 mm BSP Male Brass
Part No: CSSS50B

Ship to shore coupling 50mm

Forestry Male Coupling

Forestry BSP Connection Male

Forestry Connection Male 1.5 Inch BSP Fluro Yellow GF Nylon
Part No: SQCM

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Light-weight and durable these couplings are manufactured from glass-filled nylon.

Foresrty Female Coupling

Forestry BSP Connection Female

Forestry Connection Female 1.5 Inch BSP Fluro Yellow GF Nylon
Part No: SQCF
Product Description:
Light-weight and durable these couplings are manufactured from glass-filled nylon.

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