The Vortex installs behind your smooth bore tip and allows you to operate in a straight stream or a uniformly dispersed pattern without limiting flow rate. It features a built-in ring and six durable, aluminum fins that pivot to introduce a gentle spin to the water, dispersing it into a narrow fog pattern. This design enables firefighters to switch between a hard-hitting straight stream and a narrow broken stream for various tactical needs, all while maintaining optimal flow rate and minimal friction loss.
Vortex’s internal vanes introduce a gentle spin to the water, creating a narrow broken stream without restricting flow. This design ensures that the flow rate remains consistent, whether using a straight or broken stream.
Vortex allows firefighters to quickly switch from a straight stream for fire knockdown to a narrow broken stream for exposure protection, gas cooling, and other tasks, without the need to change nozzles. This versatility enhances efficiency and effectiveness on the fireground.
Yes, Vortex can be used with inline foam eductors, onboard foam systems, or CAFS, making it a versatile tool for foam application in various firefighting scenarios.
Vortex is available in various sizes to fit handline and monitor applications. For handlines, it is compatible with smooth bores up to 1 ¼”. For monitors, Vortex is available in 2.5″ (65 mm), 3.5″ (88 mm), and 6″ (152 mm) sizes.