Press Release – Storz Stainless Steel Locking Device

by | Mar 13, 2013 | News, Press Releases

StorzLckingDevice_PR_WebEnhances security of caps, valves, and hoses…

Putnam, Connecticut, March 13, 2013 – Kochek Company has introduced a new Storz Locking Device to enhance equipment security. The stainless steel locking device can be installed on any manufacturers four or five inch Storz fittings to safely secure caps, valves, and hoses.

Applications for the locking device include protecting fire hydrant waterways, deterring cap theft, preventing entry of obstructions into fire sprinkler system connections, securing temporary or emergency hose lines and valves, and tagging or locking-out out of service hydrants. A “Breakaway” lock is recommended for fire sprinkler Storz connections. The Storz Locking Device is supplied with two pieces as a set and comes with a set of instructions.

For more than 24 years Kochek Company has manufactured the highest quality specialty fire equipment for today’s fire industry. Based in Putnam, Connecticut, Kochek is the nation’s largest manufacturer of PVC lightweight suction hose and a wide variety of strainers, dry hydrants, elbows, adapters, caps, plugs, and valves. For more information, contact Kochek at 1-800-420-4673 or visit the company website at www.kochek.com.