HOWO Rescue Foam Water Tank Tanker Firefighting Engine Fighting Vehicle Engine Fire Truck

HOWO Rescue Foam Water Tank Tanker Firefighting Engine Fighting Vehicle Fire Truck refers to a line of heavy-duty specialized fire apparatus built on a Sinotruk HOWO chassis. These trucks are primarily designed for large-scale fire suppression in urban, industrial, and petrochemical environments, particularly those involving flammable liquids, which require foam.

Because "HOWO" is a chassis brand and not a single fire truck model, the specific features (tank size, engine power, pump model) can vary significantly across different configurations.

Here is a general overview of the typical specifications and features of these vehicles:

Type: Water and Foam Tanker Fire Fighting Truck (often simply called a Foam-Water Fire Truck or Tender).

Purpose: To transport a large volume of water and foam concentrate to the fire scene and deliver it using high-capacity pumps and monitors. They are essential for fighting Class A (ordinary combustibles) and Class B (flammable liquids) fires.

Chassis: Built on the robust, heavy-duty Sinotruk HOWO chassis, known for its strong load-bearing capacity and durability. Common drive types are 6x4 and 8x4 for heavy-duty applications, and sometimes 4x2 for smaller capacity models.

Cab: Typically features a double row/crew cabin to accommodate a firefighting team (e.g., 2+4 or 2+6 seats, including the driver).

Fire Pump: Often equipped with a high-flow fire pump, such as the CB10/60 or CB10/100 series, which signifies its flow rate (e.g., 60 L/s or 100 L/s) at a specified pressure (e.g., 1.0 MPa).

Fire Monitor (Water Cannon): A powerful device mounted on the roof of the vehicle.

Models: Common models include PL48 or PS80.

Range: Capable of high-distance projection, with water jet ranges typically ≥60 meters and foam jet ranges typically ≥50 meters.

Foam System: Includes a foam proportioning system (e.g., the PH64 mixing system) to accurately mix the foam concentrate with water to create the foam solution.

Equipment: The truck typically includes fully equipped compartments to store essential firefighting and rescue tools, hoses, nozzles, suction tubes, axes, and other gear.

The Sinotruk HOWO Rescue Foam Water Tank Tanker Firefighting Engine Fighting Vehicle is produced in various configurations, so a single "technical sheet" is not universally applicable. However, based on common models, here is a consolidated technical sheet for a typical HOWO Heavy Duty Water/Foam Fire Truck (focusing on a large-capacity 6x4 or 8x4 variant):

The HOWO Rescue Foam Water Tanker Firefighting Engine is a highly specialized vehicle, and its production involves two primary phases: the chassis manufacturing and the superstructure (firefighting body and tank) customization. The final product details vary significantly based on the manufacturer and specific model (e.g., tank capacity, drive type).

Here is a breakdown of the typical production and product details:

The base vehicle is typically a heavy-duty truck chassis produced by China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (SINOTRUK) under the HOWO brand.

• Chassis Model: Various HOWO models are used, such as 4x2, 6x4, or 8x4 drive types, depending on the required load capacity and mission profile.
• Engine: Usually a SINOTRUK/WEICHAI diesel engine, often meeting modern emission standards (e.g., Euro V/VI), with high horsepower (e.g., 290 HP to 440 HP).
• Cab: Typically a flat-headed, two-row cabin that can accommodate the full fire crew (e.g., 2 + 4 persons), often equipped with air conditioning and a fire operation dashboard.

The firefighting body, or superstructure, is custom-built onto the HOWO chassis by specialized fire truck manufacturers (like CSCTRUCK, CXFIRE, etc.).

Tank Material: The tank body is a critical component, and materials are chosen for durability and resistance to corrosion:

• Water Tank: Often made of high-quality carbon steel with anti-corrosion treatment (epoxy primer and epoxy asphalt paint sprayed inside).
• Foam Tank: Can be made from Stainless Steel (like SUS304), Carbon Steel, or PP (Polypropylene) composite material, with PP being highly favored in some models for being lightweight and "never rust."
• Capacity: Varies significantly per model, ranging from small capacities (e.g., 4,000L water + 1,000L foam) to very large capacities (e.g., 20,900L water + 3,824L foam).
• Structure: The tank is often installed in the middle of the truck body, with the pump room at the rear. It is designed to be elastically connected to the chassis to manage twisting during movement.

• Frame: The main frame of the body and storage compartments is welded from high-quality square pipe or constructed using an all-aluminum alloy compartment structure for weight reduction and corrosion resistance.
• Access: Storage compartments and the pump room are typically fitted with aluminum alloy roller shutters on the sides and rear for quick access to equipment.
• Equipment Layout: Equipment is arranged according to fire operation procedures, often secured with dedicated, quick-release clamps that are anti-rust and anti-vibration.

Fire Pump (Water/Foam):

• Type: Typically a centrifugal fire pump, often a split-shaft (PTO-driven) type installed at the rear.
• Flow Rate: High-capacity pumps are used, with rated flows commonly ranging from 60 L/s to 100 L/s at a pressure of 1.0 MPa (10 bar).
• Water Diversion: Equipped with an automatic water priming (vacuum) device, capable of self-priming from open water sources (e.g., max suction depth ≥7 meters).

Fire Monitor (Water Cannon):

• Location: Mounted on the roof of the vehicle.
• Range: Powerful monitors provide long-range attack capabilities, often achieving a jet range of 65m−80m (water) and 60m−75m (foam).
• Control: Can be manually or remote-controlled, with wide horizontal and elevation rotation angles.

Foam System:

• Proportional Mixer: Includes a foam proportioning system (e.g., negative pressure ring pump type) to automatically mix foam concentrate with water at a precise ratio (e.g., 3%-6%).
• Water & Foam Outlets: Multiple outlets (e.g., DN65mm, DN80mm) with ball valves for connecting various hoses and nozzles.

• Electrical/Warning: Includes a long row of warning lights (all-red), red and blue strobe lights, sirens, and auxiliary lighting in the cab, pump room, and equipment compartments.
• PTO (Power Take-Off): A pneumatically controlled, full-power sandwich-type PTO is used to transmit engine power to the fire pump.
• Safety Features: High-quality brake systems (often with ABS), high-capacity axles to support the heavy load, and a non-slip roof surface for safety.

The HOWO Rescue Foam Water Tank Tanker Firefighting Engine is a versatile, heavy-duty vehicle designed to handle a broad spectrum of fire emergencies. Its defining characteristic is the dual capability to carry and dispense large volumes of both water and foam concentrate, making it highly effective against both ordinary combustibles and liquid/chemical fires.

The primary applications are concentrated in areas with high-risk fire loads or limited external water supply.

This is the primary and most critical application for foam-water fire trucks due to their ability to suppress flammable liquid fires (Class B fires).

• Oil Refineries and Petrochemical Plants: The foam system is essential for extinguishing fires involving gasoline, diesel, crude oil, and other hydrocarbon fuels. The foam blanket smothers the fire, cuts off the oxygen supply, and cools the fuel surface to prevent re-ignition.
• Tank Farms and Fuel Depots: Used for large-scale protection of storage tanks and bund areas where massive volumes of foam-water mixture are needed quickly to contain and extinguish a full-surface liquid fire.
• Chemical Storage and Industrial Parks: Deployable against fires involving chemical solvents, alcohol, or other polar solvents by using appropriate foam concentrates (like Alcohol-Resistant Foams).
• Ports and Docks: Necessary for fighting fires on ships, in port facilities, or on adjacent storage terminals involving flammable cargo or fuels.

The large water capacity and powerful pump/monitor systems make the HOWO truck a crucial asset for city and municipal fire brigades, particularly for sustained operations.

• Large-Scale Urban Fires: Serving as the main attack and water-resupply vehicle in large conflagrations, high-volume warehouses, or commercial structures.
• Water Supply Relay (Tanker/Tender Operations): In areas lacking sufficient fire hydrants or where the fire scene is remote, the truck's large water tank capacity is used to transport water to the scene and either directly fight the fire or feed smaller pumpers.
• Mutual Aid and Long-Distance Deployment: The robust chassis and high capacity make it suitable for inter-city or regional mutual aid calls, ensuring a significant quantity of extinguishing agent arrives with the crew.

The truck is equipped to perform more than just basic fire suppression.

• Vehicle and Aircraft Incidents (Non-Airport Specific): Used to combat vehicle fires (especially large transport trucks) on highways, which often involve flammable liquids and require foam.
• Wildland/Forest Interface (Large-Volume Support): While not a dedicated forest truck, its powerful pump and water storage can be used as a source of high-pressure water/foam to support forest fire teams at the edge of accessible roads.
• Emergency Rescue: The vehicle's equipment compartments contain tools for emergency rescue operations, in addition to its core firefighting role.
• Road Sprinkling/Dust Suppression: Some models are equipped with auxiliary spraying functions, allowing them to perform non-emergency tasks like road washing, green area irrigation, or dust control when not on fire duty.

Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd. (part of the CLW Group) is one of the largest and most prominent manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles in China.

Based in Suizhou City, Hubei Province, which is known as the "Capital of China's Special Purpose Vehicles," the company has developed into a major, diversified enterprise since its establishment in 2004

Established in Sep. 2004,Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd is an important branch of CLW group with registered capital 100,000,000 RMB(14 millions US Dollars) and total capital 6,000,000,000(840 millions US Dollars).

Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd. has a significant and expanding presence in the international market, leveraging its broad product range and manufacturing scale.

Their products, branded as "CLW" or "CHENGLIWEI", are exported to numerous countries and regions across multiple continents.

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