The factors vital for a successful repair are hose preparation, patch shelf life and process control, including correct pressure, time and temperature.
The Stenor Merlin features variable pressure settings, adjustable platen temperature and repeatability once the machine has been set for a given type of hose it will maintain those settings until adjusted by the operator.
The frame is an assembly of four aluminium castings, linked together with steel pins, and a rubber pad. The frame is designed to allow the Stenor clamp to apply constant pressure to the repair area of the hose during the vulcanisation process by use of a strong compression spring.
The Stenor Merlin can be configured for 100–240V AC and 220-240V AC electricity supplies.
There are a number of essential elements in the success of a layflat repair carried out using the FHT Stenor Merlin System. These comprise hose preparation, patch shelf life and process control, including correct pressure, time and temperature. All these elements are straightforward and easy to manage following the correct training.
Fire Hosetech offer on-site training at the customer’s premises in the correct use and application of vulcanised repair patches. The courses are approximately four hours in duration for up to 4 people and cover all the essential elements of successful layflat hose repair. The cost of the course includes consumable repair materials.
The course finishes with a brief written exam and a question-and-answer session for any areas that the attendee may be uncertain of. Each trainee receives a certificate of attendance.
It is recommended that anyone engaged in the use of the FHT Stenor Merlin system for hose repair undergo training supplied by Fire Hosetech. It is also important that they use their skills regularly or consider refresher training every 2 years.
Stenor Engineering Ltd was formed in 2001 by Christopher Wesson. The company took over the manufacture of the Stenor Merlin Hose Repair System from Osprey Engineering at that time.
In May 2007 the company was taken over by Phil Hemming. Phil had been involved with the company since its formation and had a very extensive knowledge of the products and services.
In August 2009 Fire Hosetech Ltd. acquired the Stenor Merlin System as it complimented their existing business and offered some obvious synergy with their own hose repair contracts. Their role as Angus Fire’s Hose Repair Partner also gave them the opportunity to further develop and promote the brand worldwide.
Since then, Fire Hosetech has successfully continued to manufacture and supply the Stenor System to customers throughout the UK and the world from its base in Settle.
The success of the company is wholly due to the fact that the Stenor Merlin Hose Repair System is, without doubt, the most reliable and economical system available to the world’s professional firefighters. If you add that to its total ease of use for the correctly trained hose repair technician you have a winning and world-beating package.
To date, systems have been sold to the majority of the UK’s municipal fire brigades, a large number of UK airport fire brigades and also to some petrochemical companies. Internationally, systems have been sold to France, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong and many more.
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