Hydra-Shield Manufacturing, Inc. is a reputable and distinguished American company that is widely renowned for its expertise in manufacturing top-quality hydrant security products. Hydra-Shield specializes in creating high-end fire hydrant security products for the city, state, federal government, and military. Its product line is comprehensive and offers a wide range of hydrant security solutions that focus on safeguarding against water theft, damage, and providing quick connection of hoses in various settings.

Hydra-Shield Manufacturing has been in operation since 1979 and has its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Over the years, Hydra-Shield Manufacturing has become a dependable provider of water protection solutions. Its security systems for hydrants, meters, and valves have been used in numerous major cities. Moreover, Hydra-Shield’s hydrant locks can be custom-designed to fit virtually any make or model of hydrant, making it a versatile and sought-after manufacturer.

The manufacturer’s flagship product is the CUSTODIAN® hydrant lock, which has established itself as a leading product in the market. The FyrelaneUSA brand is also notable for its outstanding quality and reliability. Hydra-Shield Manufacturing offers a wide range of products, including fire hydrant locks, meter locks, valve locks, hydrant caps, and out-of-service signs. In addition, the company produces an array of fire industry products, such as Storz adapters, valves, and special fittings.

Hydra-Shield Manufacturing has played a crucial role in helping military bases, fire departments, and water departments guard against water theft, vandalism, criminal acts, and terrorism. The manufacturer’s products have been instrumental in ensuring the safety and security of various municipal water departments across the country. Some of the major cities that rely on Hydra-Shield products include New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Detroit, and Newark, among others. Hydra-Shield’s Custodian®, Dome Lock, and V-lock are the go-to products for fire hydrant locks and security for most of these water departments.

Hydra-Shield Manufacturing is a well-established American company that has earned a reputation for manufacturing high-quality and reliable hydrant security products. Its range of products focuses on safeguarding against water theft, damage, and providing quick connection of hoses in various settings. The manufacturer’s products are highly versatile and can be custom-designed to fit virtually any make or model of hydrant, making it a preferred choice for many. Its products have been instrumental in helping military bases, fire departments, and water departments guard against water theft, vandalism, criminal acts, and terrorism, and have become the go-to products for many municipal water departments across the country.

CUSTODIAN

The CUSTODIAN® HYDRANT LOCK is a unique and custom-made lock that fits any type of hydrant without the need for disassembly. It can be easily attached directly on the operating nut, providing complete protection with its free-spinning, armored housing. Only authorized personnel with the specially designed magnetic key wrench can open the hydrant by lifting the activator lock, as ordinary magnet devices have no effect on activation. The CUSTODIAN® Locks are designed to withstand attacks from determined vandals, and ordinary “protective collars” or “mechanical devices” cannot compare to its security innovation.

V-Lock

The valve lock (V-Lock-Patented) is a device designed to limit access to in-ground valves in water distribution systems. It is specifically designed to fit on the 2″ operating nut on the valve, and a special wrench attached to a 4ft.-6ft. adjustable pole is the only means of accessing the valve lock (V-Lock-Patented) device. For cities, this lock can be used to provide zone control – when needed – in a water distribution system.

There are many Critical Zones in need of control within a water distribution system to maintain the valve open or closed.

This valve lock ensures control for the purpose intended until otherwise removed.

• Maintain high- or low-pressures affected by elevations. 
• Bypass selected zones by the cities as required.
• Lock out water zones for limited use. 
• Lock Out / Tag Out – for short term use.

Pre-Con Inlet Valve

The Pre-Con automatic inlet valves are suction inlet valves designed to operate as automatic flow control valves. They eliminate the need for manual adjustments in relation to water flow, making them the choice of fire departments involved in drafting operations. The Pre-Con PC 3 is specifically designed for its automatic check valve action, which retains suction hose prime water when flow is stopped or switched to booster tank operations. Its compact design keeps pipe extension to a minimum, and no remote valve controls are needed. The PC 3 is suited for both front and rear suction inlets.

Hydra-Storz Adaptor

The Hydra Storz adapter is designed to be a permanent Storz with a built-in patented butterfly mechanism, safeguarding the hydrant against foreign objects from entering. It allows for seamless hydrant connection of the Fire Department’s LDH nozzle, without the need for removal of a cap. If a hydrant requires pressurization for maintenance, or the use of a 2.5” steamer port, a blind cap can be utilized on the LDH port while not being used. FyrelaneUSA provides the permanent Hydra Storz adapter to fire departments as a quick connection system that is tamper-resistant and reduces maintenance costs. It provides perfect standardization for LDH connection with either 4” or 5” Storz, while being a fraction of the cost of conventional Storz units that require a blind cap only occasionally needed to restrict water flow from the pumper nozzle.

In conclusion, Hydra-Shield Manufacturing is an established American company that provides reliable hydrant security products to various industries. Its CUSTODIAN® hydrant lock is a top-of-the-line product that has been widely adopted by major municipal water departments and the City of Chicago to prevent water theft, vandalism, and criminal acts. With Hydra-Shield Manufacturing’s products, water departments, fire departments, and military bases can rest assured that their hydrants, meters, and valves are adequately secured.