Maximum Control for Hose Deployment Tame your hose bundles with the R&B Fabrications Single Gripper Strap Hose Wrapper. Unlike simple webbing loops, this heavy-duty "wrapper" is designed to compress and secure hose packs with an adjustable circumference ranging from 18 to 32 inches. Engineered for versatility, it allows firefighters to create tight, manageable bundles for high-rise ops, standpipe connections, or wildland progressive lays.
Key Features
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Expandable Capacity: Adjusts seamlessly from an 18” to 32” circumference, allowing it to secure various hose sizes (1.5”, 1.75”, 2.5”) and fold patterns (horseshoe or accordion).
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"Gripper" Leverage Points: Features four distinct leverage points that allow you to crank down on the strap, compressing the hose layers tightly to prevent the "accordion" effect during transport.
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Wide-Surface Security: The broad strap design acts as a wrapper rather than a thin line, distributing pressure evenly to keep the coil flat and stable.
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High-Visibility Safety: Integrated with 12 inches of reflective material, ensuring the hose pack is instantly identifiable in dark stairwells or smoky corridors.
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Rapid Release: The heavy-duty hook-and-loop (Velcro®) closure provides a secure hold that can be ripped open in seconds for immediate hose deployment.
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Lightweight Durability: Weighing just 8 oz, it adds zero functional weight to your loadout while offering industrial-strength nylon construction.
Why It Matters A loose hose pack is a firefighter's enemy. It snags on door frames, uncoils on stairs, and wastes energy. The "Hose Wrapper" solves this by compressing the layers into a solid block. Whether you are creating a "Denver Load" or a simple hotel pack, this wrapper ensures the bundle arrives at the fire floor exactly as you packed it.
How to Use Fold your hose section into the desired configuration. Lay the wrapper flat and place the bundle on top. Thread the end through the leverage loop and pull tight—using your body weight if necessary—to compress the air out of the hose. Secure the hook-and-loop closure. Use the remaining handle/grip points to lift and carry.
Technical Overview The "Single Gripper Strap" (SGS-2) is unique because of its adjustable circumference. It is essentially a wide, reflective compression belt for fire hose.
High-Rise Operations: Securing "Denver" or "Cleveland" loads for stairwell carries.
Wildland Firefighting: Compressing lateral lines for hiking into the black.
Standpipe Packs: Organizing 2.5" hose bundles for hallway deployment.
Hotel/Apartment Response: Preventing hose snags in narrow corridors.
Engine Companies: Tidying up cross-lay or bumper load pre-connects.
