EOD Bomb Suit

Currently in service throughout the world with Bomb Disposal Teams, the EOD Bomb Disposal Suit is a state-of-the-art garment specifically designed to give the highest level of protection with the maximum comfort and flexibility to the user. The ballistic levels and materials used in the various components of the EOD Bomb Disposal Suit are tested and evaluated to the full quality assurance standard laid down by the appropriate Government organizations.

The suit consists of the following separate items, which collectively make the complete garment.

• Jacket with attached collar
• Trousers – adjustable
• Breast plate
• Groin plate
• Helmet and visor
• Air cooling blower
• Transit bag
• Integral radio earphones and microphone in helmet.

Proven to deliver Exceptional Protection and performance in all four major EOD threat areas:
• Fragmentation
• Overpressure
• Impact
• Heat

Ballistic Specifications
Figures are for the Stanag 17 grain (1.1gm) fragment simulator

Trauma Reduction
Type 1 and 2 Up Armor Blast Plates have a double layered backing of a resilient, closed cell, linear foam which has a comprehensive modulus of 4350 psi (ASTM D1621).The collar chest groin and front of the legs have built in anti trauma inserts.

Protection provided with Up Armor Plates fitted into pockets provided in the suit:

Suit Components

Jacket
The jacket is a long sleeved, side opening design filled with flexible Kevlar ballistics. Provision is made on the front for the attachment of rigid chest and groin blast plates by means of integral packets with webbing and Velcro securing straps.

Pouches for working tools, air blower and radio are attached to the front and back of the outer cover. The high collar provides overlap protection to the helmet and visor. Immediate removal of the jacket is achieved by use of the quick-release straps attached to the side and shoulder.

Trousers
The trousers have fully adjustable supporting braces and wide Velcro waistband catering for small, medium and large sizes. 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, leather and webbing straps.

Ballistic EOD Helmet
The EOD helmet is made from a sandwich construction system developed by and unique to the company and is fully adjustable by means of the three-point suspension.

Incorporated in the helmet is the facility for a communication set consisting of two headphones with one microphone and extension lead for attachment to any VHF radio transceiver.

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. This system can be used in conjunction with a canister (NBC or chemical) configuration.

Protection Performance
Helmet 600 m/s Stanag 17 grain (1.1) fragment simulator and visor 700m/s.

Ventilation and Demisting
This is provided by a helmet mounted fan. Maximum capacity: 250 liters/min. Controlled by a single knob On/Off plus 3 speeds. This is operator accessible in a custom built pocket on the suit.

Communications
The helmet has a built in speaker and microphone on the right hand side .An external socket is provided for connection to a wireless or hardwire system. The hardwire communications system is designed specifically for EOD teams using EOD bomb disposal suits. The system provides communication between the bomb disposal operator and his back-up and consists of a plug which connects to the helmet's inbuilt earpiece and microphone, 100m of twisted cable mounted on a spool, a headset, speaker/amplifier and carry bag.

Materials

Jacket and trousers
• Ballistic inserts made from multi-layered water-repellent Kevlar 129 HT 1100dtex.
• Outer cover – Nomex
• Color – Military green
• Weight – 15kg
• V50 – 600m/s

Blast plates
• Molded from woven roving with added fire retardant polymers.
• V50 – 1000m/s

Helmet
• Molded GRP skin with electrometric Aramid core
• Anti – ballistic visor made from hardened acrylic/polycarbonate laminate.
• Suspension harness – webbing and ballistic nylon
• V50 (helmet) – 610m/s
• V50 (visor) – 700m/s

Weights
• Suit without up Armor Blast Plates 15.3 kg
• Suit with type 1 Up Armor Blast Plates 20.2 kg
• Suit with type 2 Up Armor Blast Plates 26.2 kg
• Helmet 4.7kg

Power Pack
A 12V power pack is provided with the suit, which has a special pocket on the back to accommodate it. Output: 12v x 7a/h. Battery types Starved Electrolyte Lead Acid.
The battery has 2 outlets:
1. Dedicated to helmet ventilation and demisting system.
2. 2.12v outlet for accessories.

Recharging
A mains charger is provided plus a 12v - charger cord for plugging into a 12v -dc source such as a cigarette lighter. A 90 % rapid recharge can be achieved in 15 minutes by plugging into a vehicle cigarette lighter with the engine running. An emergency power pack is also provided utilizing eight pen light batteries.

All armor products are produced to international standards including:
(US) N.I.J 0101.03, (German) Technische Richtlinie Schutzwesten and (U.K) Police Science Development Branch Body Armour Standard

Options
The EOD Bomb Disposal Suit is preconfigured at the factory to accept a Cooling System and wireless or hard wire radios to create a fully integrated system.

Cooling System
The Cooling Suit is designed to offer a safe and cool environment for people who must maintain a high level of efficiency and concentration under extreme heat. The system is ideally suited for persons involved in bomb disposal and surveillance operations, as well as personnel in non-air-conditioned armored vehicles. The Cooling System uses ice water to remove body heat produced during strenuous work, especially in hot environments.

Communication Options
1. Wireless: Duplex hand held radios (two) VHF/UHF

2. Hardwire: 100m range with or without slip-ring facility. Slip-ring facility enables communications to be maintained whilst the "hard wire" is being deployed. A control amplifier is provided with speaker, microphone and tape outlet.

3. Ambient Sound Feature: An external microphone is mounted on the outside of the helmet and a speaker in the helmet on the LH side enabling the operator to hear noises in his environment. This has an automatic high decibel cut out. This facility is controlled with an ON/OFF switch and volume control accessible to the operator in a pocket provided on the suit.

4. Video Camera: A bracket can be provided on the helmet for a small video camera powered from the 12v power pack. Transmission of data can be either by wireless or hardwire. Torch: A bracket can be provided for a torch, which can be self powered or use the 12v power pack.