After a few years of painstaking R&D, Jo Bird announces the launch of the first IP66 rated cabinet. The Firebird range was already setting the standard with the excellent IP56 rating but following the principles of Kaizen, the R&D team was not prepared to rest on their laurels.
The prototype cabinets have gone through extensive testing for both dust and water ingress which was carried out by the TUV Sud testing house.
JB80 fire hose cabinet
The JB80 fire hose cabinet is designed to cope with the rigors of tough offshore conditions and to provide many years of reliable protection for a marine fire-fighting hose and nozzle. It is guaranteed against manufacturing defects but has a design life of approximately 20 years. It can also be used to store other equipment as required.
The method of manufacturing minimizes waste and provide the fine tolerance needed to achieve a high IP level
The method of manufacturing uses a closed mold process for the door to help reduce VOC emissions, minimize waste and provide the fine tolerance needed to achieve such a high IP level. It also gives a superb standard of finish.
The door can be hinged to the left or the right-hand side and is opened via the large rotary handle of a well-proven design. This handle can easily be opened when wearing gloves and so give fast access in an emergency. Furthermore, it contains Biomaster anti-microbial additive from our friends at Addmaster. Furthermore, the handle can be fitted with an anti-tamper seal.
compact design
Common with the other models in the Firebird range, the JB80 can be customized with other colors, windows, and fire-retardant materials along with alternative lettering. It is designed to be bulkhead/wall-mounted but can be supplied with posts for free-standing support.
Its compact design and rounded profile make it ideal for use on vessels and offshore structures. It is guaranteed against manufacturing defects but has a design life of approximately 20 years.
The JB80 is the first of a new range of cabinets from Jo Bird offering unrivaled levels of durability and protection for vital lifesaving equipment.
