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MFC SURVIVAL LTD

Inflatable Life Jackets from MFC Survival Ltd


A number of lifejackets are available from MFC Survival to provide optimal user comfort and protection in a variety of situations, these are:



Assault Troops Lifejacket


Designed to support a fully clothed and equipped soldier, where equipment can weigh up to 45kg distributed in backpack and waist belts

Assault Troops Lifejacket from MFC Survival Ltd
  • Large buoyancy factor – 380N

  • Automatic / manual inflation by easy pull tab, also includes oral inflation tube

  • Self-righting action when in water

  • Will keep wearer’s mouth at least 120mm clear of water, optional spray hood for additional protection in heavy seas

  • Optimised for quick release and removal while wearing full combat equipment.

  • Buddy line, light and whistle

  • Deployable Day-Glo and reflective panels
    service life of ten years when used and maintained under normal circumstances

  • Nitrogen fired



Landing Craft Lifejacket

Halter neck design, attached to a waistcoat to give maximum comfort. Will support an unconscious fully clothed person, with a maximum of 8.6 kg of equipment.

Landing Craft Lifejacket from MFC Survival Ltd
  • Buoyancy factor – 260N

  • Automatic / manual inflation by easy pull tab, also includes oral inflation tube

  • Self-righting action when in water

  • Will keep wearer’s mouth at least 120mm clear of water, optional spray hood for additional protection in heavy seas

  • Built in lifting becket to aid in recovery

  • Buddy line, light and whistle

  • Deployable Day-Glo and reflective panels
    service life of ten years when used and maintained under normal circumstances

  • Nitrogen fired



Royal Engineers Lifejacket

Designed to support a fully clothed and equipped soldier, where equipment can weigh up to 45kg distributed in backpack and waist belts

Royal Engineers Lifejacket from MFC Survival Ltd
  • Large buoyancy factor – 380N

  • Automatic / manual inflation by easy pull tab, also includes oral inflation tube

  • Self-righting action when in water

  • Will keep wearer’s mouth at least 120mm clear of water, optional spray hood for additional protection in heavy seas

  • Optimised for quick release and removal while wearing full combat equipment.

  • Buddy line, light and whistle

  • Deployable Day-Glo and reflective panels
    service life of ten years when used and maintained under normal circumstances

  • Nitrogen fired



General Service Lifejacket

Designed to provide a readily carried package, which, when deployed with normal clothing used with a ‘once-only’ survival suit, will provide ships personnel and passengers with a lifejacket for abandoning ship.

General Service Lifejacket from MFC Survival Ltd
  • Buoyancy factor – 160N

  • Manual inflation only by means of oral inflation tube

  • Support for either conscious or unconscious personnel after abandoning ship by jumping / falling from a height of 18m with the jacket fully inflated

  • Self-righting action when in water

  • Will keep wearer’s mouth at least 120mm clear of water, includes spray hood for additional protection in heavy seas

  • Built in lifting becket to aid in recovery

  • Buddy line, light and whistle

  • Reflective panels

  • Service life of ten years when used and maintained under normal circumstances




Hazardous Duty Lifejacket

A lifejacket to wear whilst carrying out duties of a hazardous nature, such as ship to ship transfers, surface work aboard submarines etc.

Hazardous Duty Lifejacket from MFC Survival Ltd
  • Buoyancy factor – 160N

  • Automatic gas inflation, also includes manual oral inflation tube

  • Support for either conscious or unconscious personnel after abandoning ship by jumping / falling from a height of 18m with the jacket fully inflated

  • Self-righting action when in water

  • Will keep wearer’s mouth at least 120mm clear of water, includes spray hood for additional protection in heavy seas

  • Built in lifting becket to aid in recovery

  • Buddy line, light and whistle

  • Reflective panels

  • Service life of ten years when used and maintained under normal circumstances

Pro 150N Single and 275N Twin Lifejackets

The MFC Survival Pro 275 and 150 lifejackets comply with CEN and the European PPE Safety in the workplace regulations. They are available in two buoyancy options and inflation systems.

Pro 150N Single and 275N Twin Lifejackets from MFC Survival Ltd

Unrestrictive and comfortable to wear, this slim and unobtrusive lifejacket can be fitted with a fire proof cover. The interlocking lobes self right the wearer in under 5 seconds and create an effective wave barrier preventing water from being channelled into airways, the tailored neck gives vital support to the head and neck, even to an unconscious subject.

The MFC Survival Lifejackets Pro 150N, 275N Single and 275N Twin provide versatile lifejackets for the professional working on or near water in industries such as:

  • Water utility companies

  • Ship builders, Dredging companies, Work boat operators

  • Harbour and marine construction companies

  • Port management companies

  • Bridge construction and maintenance companies

  • Fire services

Specification

  • Single chamber fully automatic or manual gas inflation system using pull tab

  • Retro-reflective tape, Whistle and Lifting Loop

  • Red, orange or blue standard cover, nylon or PVC

  • 150N or 275N buoyancy

Design Options

  • Heavy Duty and Panotex fire proof covers

  • Auto or manual option

  • Deck harness to EN1095

  • Sprayhood and Crotch strap

  • Locational light and Buddy line

  • Disposable, wipe clean, clear protective cover

  • All jackets can be supplied with a variety of operating
    heads and either SOLAS or EN approved.

MFC Survival Ltd
Naval Yard
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 1JS

Tel:    +44 (0)1443 433075
Fax:   +44 (0)1443 437846

Website: www.mfcsurvival.com 
Email:    
info@mfc-survival.com 
Contact:  Frances Hilton
              (Sales Support and Marketing Manager)
 

 


 

 

 

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