bfa Solandri - Aviation and Survival Support
bfa Solandri - Aviation and Survival Support
bfa Solandri - Aviation and Survival Support
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The <strong>Sol<strong>and</strong>ri</strong> comes from a long heritage of innovation withinSEIE as a direct evolution of the SPES MK 3, a time honoreddesign employed by a number of the world’s navies for over 15years. This STANAG approved design took a number of currentsuits <strong>and</strong> made significant improvements to both performance<strong>and</strong> comfort making it the number one choice suit for SEIE.This ethos has been passed to the next generation <strong>Sol<strong>and</strong>ri</strong>with important advancements such as improved maintenance<strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ling, larger transparent viewing panel in the ascendhood, hermetically sealed <strong>and</strong> shock absorbent packing <strong>and</strong>a combined ascending hood/splash guard.NEW ADVANCED DESIGN OFFERSMAXIMUM MISSION READINESSAND EFFECTIVENESSInflatable lifejacket• Protects breast <strong>and</strong> neck, attaches to the suit around itscircumference. Comes with watertight zip which is usedto make the suit watertight.• Complies with the 100 Newton Lifejacket St<strong>and</strong>ard EN 395,offering 120 Newton of buoyancy• At the surface, stole relief value can be manually set to a higherrelief pressure to cope with movements of the survivor <strong>and</strong>the waves.• Two individual mechanisms used to inflate insulation chambers,operated by one single pull.Inflatable suit• Advanced garment construction, eliminates the use of naturalfibres as well as Latex or PVC to prevent the componentsfrom accelerated ageing during stowage.• Double layered airtight material constructed using highfrequency welding.• Inflatable back chamber comprising an inflatable head restsupports the wearer’s head above the water (SPES MK 3 only)• When inflated a quilted effect is achieved which offersinsulation to feet, legs, body, arms <strong>and</strong> head.• Adjustment tapes at ankles <strong>and</strong> legs ensure a tight fit toease walking <strong>and</strong> to avoid snagging.• Polyurethane wrist seals <strong>and</strong> moulded reinforced solesdesigned for maximum through life performance.
BFAneg_PMS.eps Colourway:• • 100% Pantone PMS 299c 100% Opaque WhiteAscent hood• Fully water tight at escape depths of over 200 metresduring pressurisation.• Manufactured from Polyurethane material for a maximumlifetime even in extreme climatic environments <strong>and</strong> underhigh pressures.• Can be used as a spray hood on the surface. Provides alevel of support to keep the hood clear of the wearers face.Accessories• Insulation mittsOptional extra stowed in dedicated arm pockets.(SPES MK 3 only)• Inflatable mufflerOptional for h<strong>and</strong> insulation stowed in leg pocket of suit.• Water-activated lightActive for 12 hours, provides an output of 0,3 cd.• Nose clipAttached using a lanyard to the top end of the mainzipper of the suit.• Goggles <strong>and</strong> anti glare visorCan be supplied on request as optional items.• Radio pocketOption to attach a pocket for the emergency radio.Filename:Filename: SURVITECneg_PMS.eps Colourway:• 100% Pantone PMS 158c 100% Opaque White•• Reflective tapeAttached to the suit to improve detection during night.• Buddy lineAttached to the left upper arm where it is stowed ina pocket with a rip strip. Enables survivors to stay together.• WhistleSecured by a cord to the left side of the inflatable lifejacket.DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUMTHROUGH-LIFE PERFORMANCEThe suit is packed in a hermetically sealed pack protecting thecontent from any influences resulting from exposure to extremeenvironments. The material used for the packs is resistant tomost liquids, gasses <strong>and</strong> to humidity. The material consists ofa multi-layer film with an aluminum coating sealed by weldingwith any surplus air removed from its interior before final sealing.The hermetically sealed packs are stowed in a valise which isfitted with a short h<strong>and</strong>le on one short end allowing for carriageby the wearer. The valise is fitted with a quick opening featureconsisting of a rip strip <strong>and</strong> a zipper with a weak link.Packed dimensions of <strong>Sol<strong>and</strong>ri</strong>: approx. 350 x 340 x 150mmWeight of <strong>Sol<strong>and</strong>ri</strong>: approx. 6,7 kg
Filename: SURVITECneg_PMS.eps Colourway:• • 100% Pantone PMS 158c 100% Opaque WhiteFilename: BFAneg_PMS.eps Colourway:• • 100% Pantone PMS 299c 100% Opaque Whitewww.survitecgroup.comSEIE HeadquartersRFD Beaufort Limited, 1 - 5 Beaufort RoadBirkenhead, Merseyside, Engl<strong>and</strong> CH41 1HQT: +44 (0) 151 670 9009 F: +44 (0) 151 670 0958E: info@rfdbeaufort.com W: www.rfdbeaufort.comQuality Management System approvedto BS EN ISO 9001 <strong>and</strong> AS EN 9100MB 56 REV: 001The <strong>bfa</strong> <strong>Sol<strong>and</strong>ri</strong> is part of the world-leading portfolio ofSurvitec submarine escape products. To find out morevisit our website: www.survitecgroup.comdesign: www.whitenoisestudios.com
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