PC-31 AIR ASPIRATING

FOAM NOZZLE
NDD130
Approvals: UL, ULC, NYC

Self-Educting Versions Available

Straight Bore Or Pattern Adjust Versions
Marine Versions (Brass) & Lightweight Versions (Aluminum) Available
Swivel Thread Mount
175 GPM - 310 GPM

Description Features Technical Specifications

The PC-31 Air Aspirating Foam Nozzle • High Capacity, air aspirating, monitor The PC Type Nozzle shall be an air
is a lightweight, rugged performer mounted foam nozzle aspirated design for use with all types
designed to maximize flexibility and fire • Excellent foam production with of foam concentrates. Nozzle shall be
fighting capability. It is designed to be Protein, Fluroprotein, AFFF & AR- suitable for handline operation as well
mounted on fixed or portable monitors AFFF type foams as monitor mounting. To facilitate
but can also be used as a portable hand the use of the nozzle for hand line
• Can be provided in lightweight
held nozzle. The air aspirating design operation, the nozzle shall have a
aluminum construction or brass for
produces superior foam with all foam full ring type handle mounted in the
superior corrosion resistance and
types, resulting in increased expansion front and a rotating dual handle in the
wear
and longer drainage times than with back. The orifice shall be a shaped jet
non-air aspirating type nozzles. This • Superior nozzle reach allows safe to improve the efficiency of the nozzle
results in premium foam blanket placement remote from the hazard and shall flow 310 GPM (1174 LPM) @
performance and stability for safer • Suitable for operating pressures 150 PSI (10.3 Bar) inlet pressure. Orifice
operation. Nozzle is normally provided from 50 PSI to 200 PSI (3.5 Bar to 13.8 shall be removable and held in place
with a straight stream discharge Bar) with a snap ring.
pattern. An optional spray attachment • Available with fully adjustable The nozzle shall be available with either
can be added to provide a pattern which straight stream/spray pattern, as an a cast aluminum foam maker and
is adjustable from full spray to straight option. aluminum discharge tube or a cast brass
stream, allowing the operator precise • Can be provided with self-eduction foam maker and brass discharge tube
control of the foam application. The option. where superior corrosion resistance
nozzle will flow 310 GPM (1174 LPM) and wear are required. Nozzle shall be
@ 150 PSI (10.3 Bar) inlet pressure. The Applications provided with a fused polyester powder
nozzle can be provided in lightweight coat finish for UV protection and
aluminum or corrosion resistant brass The PC-31 Air Aspirating Foam Nozzle
superior corrosion resistance. Nozzle
with fused polyester powder coated is commonly mounted on manual,
shall have a 2-1/2” NH or NPSH female
finish, which provides UV protection oscillating or remote controlled
swivel inlet.
and superior corrosion resistance even monitors, used for protection of
on aluminum nozzles. product storage tanks, dike protection, The nozzle shall be provided as
process areas and loading racks. They standard in a straight stream discharge
The nozzle can be provided with an are suitable for use on foam pumpers, configuration. As an option,the
optional self-educting feature allowing foam trailers and aerial apparatus, nozzle shall also be available with a
foam concentrate to be drawn directly and also various marine applications fully adjustable spray pattern control
from pails, drums, or tanks. Since the such as tankers & barges, chemical assembly. Spray deflector shall be
PC-31 is designed as a foam nozzle, carriers, fire boats, docks and offshore of the blabber mouth style and shall
stream range is not impaired when platforms. They are also used in hand provide selection of nozzle discharge
using the self-educting feature. line application of foam or water from full spray to straight stream.
(typically a two fire fighter operation).

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FOAM NOZZLE
NDD130

The PC-31 nozzle is designed to use Technical Information Finish:

foam solution generated at a separate Abrasive Blast to SSPC-SP6. Chemical
Material of Construction:
source. However, it is available with an wash, rinse, and seal. Oven baked
optional self-eductor with 3% or 6% Brass Model: fusion coated poly-ester, 3 mils dry
pick-up, or a metering valve with 1%, Foam Maker .......Cast Brass, ASTM B-62 film thick-ness(DFT), gold (brass) or
3% & 6% settings. Models incorporating Discharge Tube ................... Brass Tubing silver (aluminum) color
the self-eductor shall include a 102”
Deflector .....................................Cast Brass All Other Components ...Natural Finish
long pick-up tube with stainless steel
Deflector Rod .... Stainless Steel Tubing Maximum Working Pressure:
wand and check valve.
Swivel Gasket .................................Buna N
Brass Model................ 200 PSI (13.8 Bar)
Approvals and Listings Aluminum Model: Aluminum Model ..... 200 PSI (13.8 Bar)
UL Listed Foam Maker ....................Cast Aluminum
ULC Listed Discharge Tube ........ Aluminum Tubing Options
New York City Board of Standards Deflector ..........................Cast Aluminum • Self-Educting
and Appeals Deflector Rod .... Stainless Steel Tubing • Metering Valve
Swivel Gasket .................................Buna N • Spray Attachment

37-1/2" (952.5mm)
Rotating Handle Fixed Handle

7-1/4 Dia.
(184mm)

2-1/2 NH or NPSH Swivel Inlet

OUTLINE ASSEMBLY
STANDARD STRAIGHT STREAM NOZZLE

43" (1092mm) Approx.

Spray Control

Spray Deflector

Pickup Tube Metering Pickup Model

Approx. 102 (2591mm) Long 1, 3 or 6% Settings

OUTLINE ASSEMBLY
OPTIONS - SELF-EDUCTING, METERING & SPRAY
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FOAM NOZZLE
NDD130

150 10.3

INLET PRESSURE IN BAR

INLET PRESSURE IN PSI

125 8.6

100 6.9

75 5.2

50 3.5
40

60

12

16
80

10

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STRAIGHT STREAM RANGE IN FEET (METERS)
PC-31 Nozzle - Straight Stream Range Characteristics

150 10.3

INLET PRESSURE IN BAR

INLET PRESSURE IN PSI

125 8.6
100 6.9
75 5.2
50 3.5
25 1.7

0 0
20

30

32
22
15

17

25

27
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75

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WATER or FOAM SOLUTION DISCHARGE IN GPM (LPM)

PC-31 Portable Nozzle - Water or Foam Solution Discharge Characteristics

RANGE vs. HEIGHT NOZZLE THRUST REACTION LBF (N)

Nozzle Inlet Max. Throw Max. Height Range at Inlet Pressure PSI (Bar) LBF (N)
Pressure Range of Stream Max. Height 50 (3.5) 57 (254)
PSI (Bar) Ft (M) Ft (M) Ft (M)
75 (5.2) 85 (378)
100 115 35 70
(6.9) (35.1) (10.7) (21.3) 100 (6.9) 113 (503)

150 135 40 90 125 (8.6) 141 (627)

(10.3) (41.1) (12.2) (27.4) 150 (10.3) 170 (756)
200 149 45 100 175 (12.1) 198 (881)
(13.2) (45.1) (13.7) (30.5) 200 (13.8) 226 (105)

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FOAM NOZZLE
NDD130

ORDERING INFORMATION
BRASS:
Discharge Nozzle Inlet Thread Weight Shipping
Part Number Percentage Pattern* Type** Lbs (kg) CubeFt3 (m3)
1251-1318-0 w/o Pick-Up Tube STRM FNH 26.5 12.0 1.3 0.04
1251-1318-2 w/o Pick-Up Tube STRM FNPSH 26.5 12.0 1.3 0.04
1251-1318-4 w/o Pick-Up Tube MOS FNH 37.5 17.0 1.4 0.04
1251-1318-8 3 STRM FNH 30.8 14.0 1.3 0.04
1251-1319-2 3 MOS FNH 41.8 18.9 1.5 0.05
1251-1319-6 6 STRM FNH 30.8 14.0 1.3 0.04
1251-1320-0 6 MOS FNH 41.8 18.9 1.5 0.05
1251-1320-4 M STRM FNH 32.8 14.9 1.3 0.04
1251-1320-8 M MOS FNH 43.8 19.8 1.5 0.05

ORDERING INFORMATION
ALUMINUM:
Discharge Nozzle Inlet Thread Weight Shipping
3
Part Number Percentage Pattern* Type** Lbs (kg) CubeFt (m3)
1251-1325-0 w/o Pick-Up Tube STRM FNH 9.5 4.3 1.3 0.04
1251-1325-2 w/o Pick-Up Tube MOS FNH 15.0 6.8 1.4 0.04
1251-1325-4 3 STRM FNH 13.8 6.2 1.3 0.04
1251-1325-5 3 STRM FNPSH 13.8 6.2 1.3 0.04
1251-1325-6 3 MOS FNH 19.3 8.7 1.5 0.05
1251-1325-8 6 STRM FNH 13.8 6.2 1.3 0.04
1251-1326-0 6 MOS FNH 19.3 8.7 1.5 0.05
1251-1326-2 M STRM FNH 15.8 7.1 1.3 0.04
1251-1326-4 M MOS FNH 21.3 9.6 1.5 0.05

NOTE: All self-inducting nozzles come with a pick-up tube.

* STRM = Straight Stream Spray
MOS = Manual Operated Spray
** FNH = Female National Hose Thread
FNPSH = Female National Pipe Straight Hose Thread

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