Rescue Brochure

Rescue Brochure
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Rescue Brochure

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Company Overview
Northern Diver, with 40 years of experience, specializes in manufacturing drysuits and related equipment for sports, commercial, military, and rescue applications. They are a key supplier to the British Ministry of Defence and over 200 global organizations, offering ready-to-go stock, bespoke manufacturing, and after-sale services including repairs and alterations.
Custom Rescue Drysuits
Northern Diver offers custom rescue drysuits with options for front, rear, and waist/BIB entry designs. Customization includes fabric, color, zips, embellishments, seal types, pockets, and footwear. Each suit comes with a storage bag and maintenance kit, emphasizing tailored solutions for client needs.
Stock Drysuits
The company provides a range of stock drysuits, including neoprene, membrane, and specialist suits, designed for immediate availability in emergencies.
Drysuit Components and Accessories
Available components include thermal garments, wetsuits, buoyancy aids, life jackets, helmets, gloves, footwear, knives, masks, snorkels, fins, lighting, and bags, all enhancing the functionality and safety of the drysuits.
Inflatable Rescue Equipment
Northern Diver manufactures inflatable rescue equipment such as boats, sleds, tubes, walkways, and life rafts.
Design and Fabric Specifications
Drysuits are made from high-performance fabrics like Embratex, Tritex nylon, and Aquatex, offering benefits such as chemical resistance, breathability, and durability. The design process involves collaboration with clients to meet specifications before production.
Materials and Fabrics
Drysuits are crafted from materials like 450D NOMEX® Dupont for heat resistance and 500D Cortex with a Cordura® outer layer for durability, chosen to enhance performance and longevity.
Stock Drysuit Models
  • Divemaster: 5mm hyper-compressed neoprene, suitable for sport and commercial diving, with Kevlar® kneepads and Ti-Ax® Thermacote® system.
  • Origin: 6.5mm neoprene with Armatex® shell, designed for advanced divers, featuring Kevlar® protection.
  • Voyager: 4mm neoprene offering comfort and flexibility, with protective knee overprinting.
  • HID: Membrane drysuit made from Aquatex fabric, featuring a Constant Fit Tension Flex system.
Usage and Maintenance
Proper training is emphasized for drysuit use, with maintenance instructions provided. Drysuits should be hand washed, stored away from sunlight, and kept with the zip closed. A maintenance kit is included with each suit.
Specialized Drysuits
  • Vortex V2: Tri-laminate drysuit with tailored fit and elasticated back-panel.
  • Storm Force 4: Breathable tri-laminate drysuit with high visibility logos.
  • 2 Piece Flood Suit: Designed for low-level flooding and mud rescue.
  • Responder Suit: For first responders, suitable for medium duty applications.
  • Boating Ops Suit: For boating operations, featuring super-soft neoprene seals.
  • Flotation Suit: Provides buoyancy and protection against cold water shock.
  • Thor Drysuit: Vulcanised polymer, suitable for commercial diving and military applications.
Chemical Permeation and Detection
The document discusses chemical permeation detection in diving suits, emphasizing safety in contaminated environments.
Customization and Repairs
Northern Diver offers custom tailoring and repair services, with fast-track repair prioritizing their customers.
Thermal Garments
Details on thermal garments like Metalux and Thermalux undersuits, praised for insulation, flexibility, and quick-drying properties.
Wetsuits and Accessories
Range of wetsuits for military, commercial, and rescue operations, made from super-stretch neoprene.
Product Overview
Specifications and features of rescue and diving equipment, including wetsuit boots, PFDs, life jackets, helmets, gloves, and knives, designed for specific conditions and safety.
Rescue Equipment
Details on rescue sleds, inflatable rescue equipment, and Suzuki outboard engines, with customization options and specifications.
Company Information
Headquartered in Appley Bridge, Lancashire, UK, with a production facility in China, Northern Diver emphasizes product development and quality assurance.
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Police, Fire, Water, Mountain, Flood Defence, Coastguard & RNLI Apparel. Designed & Developed in the UK.

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Company Overview. Northern Diver - Specialist Rescue Equipment Northern Diver has been established for 40 years. We manufacture drysuits and associated equipment for sport, commercial, military and rescue applications around the world. We are also the prime contractor to the British Ministry of Defence for this type of equipment. When it comes to rescue, we currently supply over 200 organisations across the UK and overseas. As well as manufacturing and stocking a wide range of rescue drysuits and equipment, which are available for immediate delivery in an emergency, we can manufacture bespoke...

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02 // Company Overview 04 // Custom Rescue Drysuits Front Entry Drysuits Rear Entry Drysuits Waist / BIB Entry Drysuits Fabric Specifications Custom Suit Options 18 // Stock Drysuits Neoprene Drysuit Membrane Drysuits Specialist Suits 32 // Drysuit Components 34 // R&D Suit Development 35 // Thermal Garments Undersuits Rash Vests Socks 40 // Wetsuits 42 // Buoyancy Aids 44 // Life Jackets 45 // Rescue Helmets 48 // Gloves 51 // Footwear 52 // Knives 54 // Masks & Snorkels 55 // Fins 57 // Lighting 59 // Reach Pole & Location Marker Floats 60 // Bags 66 // Inflatable Rescue Equipment Boats Rescue...

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Custom Rescue Drysuits Designed For You. Front Entry Suits Front entry is the most common surface drysuit zip position on the market. South w ales police “To specification, on time and at a very competitive price.” This design makes donning the drysuit simple and assistance free. The zip runs diagonally from the left shoulder to the waist on the right hand side. - South Wales Police - Nomex® flame retardant fabric - BDM metal dry zip with protective flap - Neoprene neck and wrist seals We can modify these drysuits to match your requirements, for example fabric, colour, relief zips, embellishments,...

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Custom Rescue Drysuits INLAND FISHERIES - Red 320D breathable Embratex fabric upper body - Black 500D Cortex fabric lower body - BDM metal dry zip with protective flap - Neoprene neck and wrist seals - 25mm reflective bands on arms and legs - 4 colour logo printing - Custom reflective strips on upper arms - Bellows pockets on thighs - Radio pocket on upper left arm - Kevlar® kneepads and seat area - Internal elasticated adjustable braces - Fitted with soft toe boots - Supplied with storage bag (folds out for use as a changing mat) and a maintenance/repair kit WEST MIDLANDS SAR - Orange 450D Aquatex...

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Custom Rescue Drysuits - Yellow 210D breathable Embratex fabric upper body - Black 450D Aquatex fabric lower body - BDM metal dry zip - Neoprene neck and wrist seals - Reflective piping sewn into seams - Custom RNLI logo 4 colour printing - Custom size zipped transporter pocket on left thigh - Custom size bellows notebook pocket on right thigh - Kevlar® kneepads and seat area - Fitted with yellow Dunlop safety boots Conforms to EN345 safety boot standards - Internal elasticated adjustable braces Merseyside Fire & Rescue DROGHEDa RIVER RESCUE - Navy blue 320D breathable Embratex fabric upper body...

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Custom Rescue Drysuits MOUNTAIN RESCUE - Red 320D breathable Embratex fabric upper body - Black 450D Aquatex fabric lower body - BDM metal dry zip with protective flap - Neoprene neck and wrist seals - Reflective piping sewn into seams - 25mm reflective bands on arms and legs - 4 colour logo printing - Custom reflective strips on upper arms - Light stick pocket on left arm - Bellows pockets (fitted with stainless steel D-rings) on thighs - Kevlar® kneepads and seat area - Fitted with Latex socks with neoprene warmers - Internal elasticated adjustable braces IRISH COASTGUARD - Black 320D breathable...

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Custom Rescue Drysuits Designed For You. Rear Entry Suits Rear entry drysuits are very popular. Our first diving drysuit, manufactured in the 1970s, had this zip position. - Amber 450D Aquatex fabric upper body - Black 500D Cortex fabric lower body Rear entry zips run between the shoulders and are preferred by those who want the zip in a more convenient location. Assistance is needed to close the zip. - BDM metal dry zip with protective flap - Latex neck and wrist seals (wrist seals fitted with neoprene warmers) - 4 colour logo printing We can modify these drysuits to match your requirements,...

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Custom Rescue Drysuits Surrey Fire & Rescue - Red 320D breathable Embratex fabric upper body - Black 450D Aquatex fabric lower body - BDM metal dry zip with protective flap - Neoprene neck seal and latex wrist seals - 25mm reflective bands on arms and legs - Reflective piping sewn into seams - Reflective back panel - 4 colour logo printing - Custom reflective strips on upper arms - Reflective back panel - Kevlar® kneepads and seat area - Fitted with latex socks with neoprene warmers St Caiman River Rescue, Ireland - Internal elasticated adjustable braces subworx WRET netherlands - Yellow 320D...

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Custom Rescue Drysuits Designed For You. BIB/Waist Entry Suits Wrap yourself in the latest drysuit technology with our unique pattern design waist/bib entry drysuits. Portuguese sar - Red 320D breathable Embratex fabric upper body The zip sits around the waist and secures via a clasp at the front. Entering the drysuit is just as simple as a front entry. We can modify these drysuits to match your requirements, for example fabric, colour, relief zips, embellishments, seal types, pockets and footwear. - Light stick pocket on left arm - Latex neck and wrist seals - 4 colour logo printing - Reflective...

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Custom Rescue Drysuits w arwickshire fire & rescue - Amber 450D Aquatex fabric upper body - Black 500D Cortex fabric lower body - BDM metal dry zip - Neoprene neck and wrist seals - 25mm reflective bands on arms and legs - Custom reflective strips on upper arms - Light stick pocket on left upper arm - Bellows pockets on thighs (right thigh with knife loops) - Kevlar® kneepads and seat area - Fitted with soft toe boots - Internal elasticated adjustable braces south lakes search & rescue - Red 320D breathable Embratex fabric upper body - Black 450D Aquatex fabric lower body - BDM metal dry zip...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.