The formation of a desired shape by ejecting through a shaped opening.

Thin brass or aluminum ring that is used to seat the hose jacket to the coupling and hose bowl gasket forming a secure, watertight seal.

Act of eroding or wearing away of a surface by the impingement of abrasive materials.

Gasoline, or other fuel-powered machine that drives a pump, transmission, or other device.

One thread of the warp, either before weaving or in the jacket.

The increase in length caused by applied force or pressure. It may be measured at any specified load or pressure and is expressed as a percentage of the original length.

An elastic substance similar to rubber.

Pressure altitude corrected for temperature.

A unit of weight; used to express the yarn number of polyester and other continuous filament fibers.

A synthetic polyester fiber. The first manmade fiber ever used in fire hoses.High-strength, low-stretch material ideally suited for fire hoses.