Fire hydrant for underground installation, H1 type (short) and H2 type (long). According to the requirements of EN 14339 type B and EN 1074-6. Hydrant column and bonnet high quality EPOXY powder coated (fusion bonded), UV deterioration resistant. Special spider and body slide to guide stopper operation. Multiple O-ring spindle sealing system embedded in non-corrosive material to DIN 3547-1. Stainless steel spindle (single forged round bar with rolled threading). Gliding disc on the spindle neck to reduce friction when operating the spindle. Plug fully rubber vulcanised with special O-ring profile for soft lateral sealing without high compression of any rubber. Automatic drainage system at closed position of the plug. Outlet with bayonet coupling for quick engagement. Others on request. Possibility for mounting customized indicator plate (name, logo, etc.).

Materials

Column and bonnet: Ductile iron EN-GJS-400-15 / EN 1563 (former to DIN GGG40)

Spindle: Stainless steel 1.4021/EN ISO 10088 (equivalent to UNI X20Cr13 or AISI420)

Plug: Ductile iron EN-GJS-400-15 / EN 1563 fully EPDM rubber vulcanised, potable water approved

Bush and pipe nut: Brass CuZn40Pb2

Operating pipes: Steel C40 galvanized (on request stainless steel 1.4301 / EN ISO10088 - AISI304)

Friction disc: POM resin

O-Rings and gaskets: EPDM rubber, potable water approved

Operating cap: Aluminium (brass on request)

Bolts/nuts/washers: Stainless steel A2-70 / EN ISO 3506

Operation

Manual action by pentagonal key as standard 

Raci Spacers India Private Limited

Raci India was established in 2009 as a subsidiary of Raci SRL Italy to provide quality engineering solutions for the installation of oil and gas pipelines. Due to the sheer market's proximity to India, we began servicing the Middle East market in 2011.
In 2018, Flowheel FZE, the Middle East arm of RACI Pipeline Division of Raci SRL, Italy, began operations from Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone in the United Arab Emirates.
RACI has a significant presence in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.
We work in both the water and oil and gas industries. Since 2018, Flowheel has been expanding its RACI business by entering into new partnerships and carving out a niche in the market from its Middle Eastern base.
In 2020, Flowheel and RACI India collaborated with Radlinger Primus Line Gmbh, Germany, to provide trenchless rehabilitation of underground pipelines in critical installations.