TECHNOLOGY
At HEN Nozzles®, we’re redefining how water fights fire. Our patented technology, rooted in fluid dynamics and thermal management, isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a breakthrough. Designed for maximum efficiency and control, HEN Nozzles® empower firefighters with the ability to instantly switch from a solid stream to a wide in-line blade pattern, all while maintaining thermal balance inside the fire environment.
Whether you’re making an aggressive interior attack or leading a progressive wildland hose lay, HEN® delivers faster knockdowns, reduced water usage, and increased firefighter safety. It’s not just about flow—it’s about precision, efficiency, and effectiveness in the moments that matter most.
The fire service has evolved. Your tools should too.
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
For decades, firefighters had to choose between two nozzle types: the traditional solid stream for reach and penetration or the fog nozzle for pattern versatility. While the fog nozzle introduced an adjustable stream, it could never truly replicate the effectiveness of a solid stream. The fire service was forced to compromise—until now.
At HEN Nozzles®, we’ve changed the game. Our patented solid stream blade nozzle delivers both a traditional solid stream and a variable-pattern solid linear blade stream in a single, high-performance design. No more compromises. No more limitations. Just unmatched control, superior water placement, and increased suppression efficiency—exactly what today’s firefighters need.
Many call it the best of both worlds—we call it the future of fire suppression.
ADVANCED DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
At HEN Nozzles®, we don’t rely on outdated
designs—we engineer from the ground up. Using advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), we’ve created a nozzle that optimizes fire suppression rates like never before. With 10 patent applications filed, our technology isn’t just innovative—it’s setting a new industry standard.
Our combination smoothbore BLADE® technology is the only nozzle on the market that delivers the perfect trifecta of fire suppression performance:
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Long Reach – Delivers powerful, targeted water placement
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Wide Coverage – Maximizes knockdown efficiency
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Wind-Stable Large Droplets – Maintains effectiveness in dynamic fireground conditions
This isn’t just evolution—it’s a revolution in firefighting technology. When every second counts, HEN Nozzles® delivers unmatched performance where it matters most.
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HISTORY OF NOZZLES
For over a century, fire nozzles remained fundamentally unchanged. Early designs were simple tapered pipes, delivering water where needed but offering no flexibility. As the fire service evolved, so did its demands—leading to the creation of the fog nozzle, which introduced adjustable stream patterns. However, the fog nozzle came with a major compromise: it could never fully replicate the reach, penetration, and efficiency of a true solid stream.
For over seven decades, firefighters had only two options: solid stream for power or fog for versatility—until HEN Nozzles® changed the game.
Our patented combination smoothbore nozzle is the first true advancement in nozzle technology in over 70 years. Firefighters finally have one nozzle that delivers both the reach of a traditional smoothbore and the adaptability of a variable solid linear blade stream.
No more trade-offs. No more limitations. Just superior performance when it matters most.
