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Kochek

Kochek's commitment to quality

Quality fire speciality equipment

When the job calls for premium quality fire specialty
equipment, outstanding service, and exceptional value,
today's fire industry professionals specify Kochek.

That's because for over twenty years Kochek has built a solid
reputation for reliable, quality American manufacturing with
concern for protecting both people and their environment.
Kochek's specialty fire equipment is the product of talented
craftsmen using state-of-the-art equipment. They're committed
to meeting the latest challenges of the industry, as well as every
need of their customers.

To ensure superior performance on the job, Kochek uses high
strength, lightweight aluminum materials expertly designed to be
free of porosity. Their advanced powder coat finishes include K-Coat
for easily identified colour, K-Brite, a polished aluminum finish, and
K-Chrome. And no part is complete until they laser engrave each
customer's name and logo.

To ensure the environment's best interest, Kochek uses
only recyclable materials in manufacturing. They also operate
CNC machines which require no cutting oil. Because Kochek
hose and other products are preferred in environmental recovery
operations, they continually strive to improve their effectiveness
and efficiency.

And to ensure their customer's best value, Kochek supplies
products of the highest quality, with service of the highest caliber.
On-time delivery and personal response are standard features
of Kochek's attentive customer service.

Already the nation's largest manufacturer of PVC lightweight
suction hose, Kochek is uniquely positioned to bring you
advanced, flexible choices in specialty fire equipment.
“Kochek is pleased to help you meet the demanding
needs of today's fire professionals with reliable, affordable
specialty equipment.”

Suction Hose

Featuring Flex-Lite® Hose with Poly-Lock® Collars

As the United States largest manufacturer of PVC
lightweight suction hose, Kochek continually researches
and improves equipment technology. So it's no surprise
that Kochek has developed Flex-Lite® hose with Poly-
Lock® collars, the most advanced suction hose system
available in the industry. A full 17% lighter than previous
models, Flex-Lite hose features an exclusive interlock
system that provides superior strength and durability.
For customers' soft suction needs, Kochek provides a
full line of other advanced systems, threaded and sexless.
Whether specifying standard or odd length, conventional,
PVC, or soft suction, professionals rely on Kochek to
meet all their suction requirements.

   

Threaded Adapters

Choice connections

Widely recognised as a leading producer of threaded
adapters, Kochek crafts its adapter line using durable
aluminum alloy. Ensuring precision and top performance,
each Kochek adapter is manufactured on the latest aircraft
quality CNC machines. Customers select thread sizes
from among a variety of choices, fulfilled immediately
through our database of special threads. Standard sizes
range from 3/4 inch to 12 inches.

Storz Fittings

Better by design

Recent engineering breakthroughs at Kochek have
produced an all-new storz fitting. Hy-Pro Storz heads
and adapters offer greater flexibility, smaller dimensions,
consistent aircraft tolerances, and unparalleled pressure
resistance. Kochek's exclusive hose ends, long handles,
full-time swivels, rocker lugs, elbows, and reverse pins
have defined a new industry standard for Storz heads.
Their new LDH Storz Couplings are made of forged 6061-
T6 aluminum with stainless steel locking triggers;
they meet and exceed all NFPA standards.

Strainers

Patented performance

Maximum flow Big Water Strainers are at the fore of
technology, Kochek strainers are uniquely designed
for superior performance on the job. From the patented
floating strainer to their high flowing low level and
barrel strainers, all Kochek strainers can be fitted
with storz, threaded, and cam-lock fittings, and
optional foot valve.

Special Connections

Satisfaction comes standard

Because Kochek handles every order with custom care,
we produce a wide variety of special adapters, elbows,
and fittings. From 90 degree suction elbows to in-line jet
siphons and line gauges, no request is too specialised or
too small for Kochek's personal attention.

Wrenches

Delivering convenience

To meet customers' total needs, Kochek offers a full line
of wrenches for all fittings and adapters, from high strength
steel to lightweight aluminum and brass.

Dry Hydrants

Timely value

Preferred by both domestic and international customers,
Kochek's dry hydrants remain in demand. They continuously
develop new methods to keep them affordable and
accessible. Dry hydrant adaptations fit all firefighting
requirements as well as those for rural dry hydrant systems.
Kochek's newest component for dry hydrant systems is a
convenient in-line full-time swivel, now available on new
hydrants or retrofitted to your existing equipment.

Rural Water Products

Fast and flexible

Kochek's product development is centered on making
parts function more simply and more efficiently. Rural water
products are among those successfully improved as a result.
The wide variety of rural water drafting components
includes dry hydrants and adapters, special angled suction
elbows, soft suction hose, strainers, and Flex-Lite®, the
industry's next generation in PVC lightweight suction hose.
Durable and simple to use, Flex-Lite® hose features the
highest strength and lightest weight of any other comparable
hose available.

Valves

Rugged and tough

Big Water valves get the water in your truck and distribute
it to the fire scene. Intake, ball, gate and manifold valves
dressed with options that today's big water enthusiasts
will appreciate.

LDH Supply Hose

From PVC Suction Hose to LDH Supply Hose and Attack
Hose, Kochek offers the finest products in the industry.
They are lightweight, durable, and easy to pack.
All Kochek LDH carries a five year warranty