HI-COMBAT™ Mini Turbex
Compact high-expansion foam generator — floods a basement with foam, then clears the smoke. Carried and operated by one firefighter.
The Angus Fire HI-COMBAT™ Mini Turbex is a lightweight, portable high-expansion (HEX) foam generator built for rapid first-aid deployment. It produces up to 100 m³ of foam per minute to quickly flood large or inaccessible spaces, using very little water and so causing minimal water damage. The same unit also handles rapid smoke extraction, positive pressure ventilation and foam removal once the fire is out. Hexfire supplies the Mini Turbex, its ducting and the matching inductor, with expert support across Central & Eastern Europe.
At a glance
How it works
The Mini Turbex has no engine and needs no electricity. Water from the fire pump or hydrant drives a pelton wheel through four water jets, which powers the fan. Four more nozzles spray foam solution onto the foam-making net, and the forced air from the fan turns it into high-expansion foam. Because the air is forced, the generator keeps producing foam even against high back pressure, for example when pushing foam down a staircase into a cellar.
Foam concentrate is added upstream by a portable inductor in the hose line. The Mini Turbex has no pick-up tube of its own, so you can use your existing inductor set to 3%, or the matching HI-COMBAT™ Uniductor UNI-225, which is available from Hexfire. The Mini Turbex works with any foam concentrate suitable for high expansion, including fluorine-free concentrates.
In smoke extraction mode no inductor is needed. With the smoke ducting fitted, the unit moves up to approx. 100 m³ of smoke per minute, and its water sprays cool any entrained embers to prevent re-ignition.
Where the Mini Turbex is used
Municipal fire brigades — total flooding of basements, cellars and other hard-to-reach spaces, then clearing the smoke.
Ships — engine rooms and cargo holds.
Industry and mining — flammable liquid stores, cable ducts, mining applications and vapour control at industrial spills.
Fuel and flammable liquid spills — including sheltered outdoor areas where fuel spills may occur.
Military — first-aid HEX foam capability that fits any vehicle locker.
Typical foam performance
Inlet pressure is measured at the generator. With a portable inductor in the line (pressure drop typically 35%), the pump or hydrant pressure must be correspondingly higher.
| Inlet pressure | Water flow | Foam output | Foam concentrate at 3% | Expansion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 bar | 159 L/min | 40 m³/min | 4.7 L/min | 260:1 |
| 4.2 bar | 195 L/min | 56 m³/min | 5.8 L/min | 290:1 |
| 5.6 bar | 223 L/min | 70 m³/min | 6.7 L/min | 320:1 |
| 7.0 bar | 245 L/min | 80 m³/min | 7.3 L/min | 330:1 |
| 8.4 bar | 259 L/min | 94 m³/min | 7.8 L/min | 360:1 |
Key technical data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Portable high-expansion foam generator, water-turbine driven |
| Maximum foam output | Up to 100 m³/min |
| Smoke extraction | Approx. 98 m³/min at 7 bar (with smoke ducting) |
| Maximum operating pressure | 10 bar |
| Water inlet | 2″ BSP (adapters to Storz to be supplied separately) |
| Foam induction | External inductor at 3% (e.g. HI-COMBAT™ Uniductor UNI-225) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | approx. 500 × 620 × 320 mm |
| Weight | 16 kg |
| Materials | 316 stainless steel cabinet and feet, thermoplastic-coated aluminium alloy body, phosphor bronze pelton wheel, polypropylene fan blades, woven nylon foam net |
| Quality | Manufactured in an ISO 9001 accredited facility |
Everything you need for a complete Mini Turbex set
The Mini Turbex works as part of a small system. Use this checklist to see what comes in the box, what you may need to add, and what you may already have on your vehicle.
| Item | What it does | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HI-COMBAT™ Mini Turbex (A111051) | High-expansion foam generator / smoke extractor, 2″ BSP water inlet, foam-making net and retaining strap | Standard set |
| Foam / smoke ducting, 7.6 m × Ø 457 mm (AE12596) | Yellow nylon-reinforced ducting for smoke extraction and directing foam | Included. A spare is recommended, because the ducting can get damaged in operation. |
| Foam layflat ducting, 30 m (AE00767) | Delivers foam up to 30 m from the generator, for example down a staircase into a cellar | Optional |
| Portable foam inductor at 3% | Adds foam concentrate to the water line. The Mini Turbex has no pick-up tube of its own | Use your own inductor, or add the HI-COMBAT™ Uniductor UNI-225 (2″ BSP inlet/outlet) — view details → |
| 2″ BSP – Storz adapters | Connect the generator and inductor to your hoses (Storz B / C etc.) | Required for Storz-equipped brigades. Ask us and we will help you specify them. |
| Foam concentrate | 3% concentrate suitable for high-expansion foam | Ask us which Angus Fire / AISG concentrate best fits your application. |
| Hoses and water supply | Approx. 160–260 L/min at 2.8–8.4 bar at the generator, plus approx. 35% pressure loss across the inductor | Usually already on the fire vehicle |
Delivery and ordering
Need more capacity? Related products
HI-COMBAT™ Turbex — the larger portable high-expansion foam generator, for bigger spaces and higher foam output.
HI-Expansion Fixed Turbex — a permanently installed high-expansion system for warehouses, hangars and process areas.
HI-COMBAT™ Portable Foam Uniductors — portable foam inductors, including the UNI-225 used with the Mini Turbex.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Mini Turbex need an engine or electricity?
No. The fan is driven by the water pressure from your pump or hydrant.
Can I use my existing foam inductor?
Yes, as long as it can be set to 3%, is rated for 225 l/min and its pressure drop does not exceed 40%. If you do not have one, the HI-COMBAT™ Uniductor UNI-225 is the matching unit.
Will it fit our Storz hoses?
The Mini Turbex has a 2″ BSP inlet. Adapters to your Storz size are needed, and we can include them in your quotation.
How long does delivery take?
Typically 4–6 weeks (up to 8) from order confirmation, plus transport.
Backed by expertise across the region
As Angus Fire and AISG's distribution partner for Central and Eastern Europe, Hexfire helps you put together the complete Mini Turbex set: generator, ducting, inductor, Storz adapters and the right foam concentrate. We support you with expert advice from first enquiry through to delivery.