EOD BOMB DISPOSAL SUIT
The Bomb Disposal Suit is the latest and most advanced design of
bomb suit. It applies the world first class materials which have
been in use for many years in dozens of countries worldwide. The
Bomb Disposal Suit provides high level of protection of
fragmentation, overpressure, impact and heat, at the same time
offering maximum comfort and flexibility to the operator.
The suit consists of the following separate items which
collectively make the completed garment:
- Jacket with attached collar
- Backbone protector
- Neck Protector Plate
- Chest Protector Plate
- Groin Protector Plate
- Trousers with integrated groin protector
- Boot protector
- Armored bomb disposal helmet with visor, fan and search light,
light adjustable
- Built-in environmental awareness system - Integral radio earpiece
and microphone with ambient sound facility
- Two-way Hardwire communication system (100m)
- Completely cooling suit - Ice water circulation speed control
- Transit Bag
All the ballistic inserts used in the Bomb Disposal Suit are made
of waterproof-treated Kevlar which are enclosed in a special
water-resistant.
A) JACKET & TROUSERS
The Bomb Disposal Suit is a long-sleeved, side opening design
filled with flexible Kevlar armor. Provision is made on the front
for the attachment of rigid chest and groin blast plates by means
of integral pockets with webbing and Velcro securing straps.
Pouches for working tools, blower and radio are attached to the
front and back of the outer cover. The high collar provides overlap
protection to the helmet, visor and neck-guard. Immediate removal
of the suit is achieved by use of the quick-release straps attached
to the side and shoulder.
The Trousers have fully adjustable supporting braces and wide
Velcro waistband catering for small, medium and large sizes. An
integrated groin protector is attached with the trousers. At the
rear of the legs a full length Velcro strip is used in conjunction
with the retaining straps to fix the articulated flexible armor in
position. The over boots are an integral part of the trousers and
are held in position by Velcro, and webbing straps.
MATERIALS
Ballistic Inserts: Multi-layer water-repellent Kevlar for an
enhanced protection level
Outer Cover: Washable fire retardant Nomex IIIA
Color: OD Green, Navy Blue, Desert Tan, ACU available
Proprietary: Armored ballistic plates with closed cell, linear
foam.
Blast Plates: Armored ballistic plates
SPECIFICATION
Outer Cover: Washable fire retardant fabric
Insert: Du-Pont Kevlar multi layer
Level: STANAG 2920
Neck Protector: 850m/s
Suit: 600 m/s (without armored blast plates)
Trousers: 690m/s
Foot Cover: 450 m/s
Weight of suit: Approx 29kg with armored blast plates.
Approx 21kg without armored blast plates.
Armored Blast Plates: 1800 m/s (groin, chest and neck).
Power Pack: 12v DC auxiliary output socket to power
Mains AC and 12v DC provides 90% recharge within 15mins.
B) ARMORED BOMB DISPOSAL HELMET WITH VISOR
The bomb disposal helmet is made of a GRP skin with an elastomeric
aramid core and is fully adjustable to various sizes for perfect
fit by means of the three point suspension and the removable spacer
pads that Velcro to the inside. The facility for a communication
set consisting of a headphone and microphone, plus extension lead
for attachment to any VHF radio transceiver, can be incorporated if
required. An alternative communications system comprising a
headset, microphone, 100 meters of cable and amplifier, for
communication between the operator and his controller, can also be
supplied. Also incorporated in the helmet is an air ventilation
system which directs the flow of forced fresh air over the top of
the helmet liner, across the visor and down over the operator's
face ensuring efficient demisting and clear view. An NBC canister
can be accommodate to the helmet. The addition of an anti-blast
neck-guard to the bottom front of the Helmet closes any possible
frontal gap between Helmet and Collar.
MATERIALS
Compatible with any communication system.
Air blower can accommodate NBC filter.
Molded: GRP skin with elastomeric aramid core and inner lining.
Visor: Anti-Ballistic hardened acrylic/polycarbonate laminate
Suspension Harness: Webbing & Ballistic Nylon
SPECIFICATIONS
Helmet: 4.8kg
Level: STANAG 2920
Helmet: 745 m/s
Helmet Visor: 838 m/s Anti-ballistic hardened acrylic/polycarbonate
laminate.
Helmet Compatible with any communicator
Communications system: Hard-wired
Air Blower: 200 liters per minute minimum, 3 speed, can accommodate
an NBC canister.
D) Two-way Hardwire Communication (100m cable)
