TECHFLOAT

TECHFLOAT

TECHFLOAT

Product catalog summary
Overview: The TECHFLOAT is a throwable, inflatable buoyancy aid designed for water rescue. It combines a heaving line and an automatic inflatable buoyant device, providing 25 lbs. of buoyancy. Suitable for boats ranging from 12 to 200 feet, it is particularly useful for powerboats and has been adopted by various rescue agencies for use in open waters, harbors, lakes, pools, and beaches.
Operation: The device is thrown into the water while holding one end of the line. It inflates automatically via a patented valve system, and the line pays out as it is thrown. It can be thrown without holding the line to deliver the buoyancy aid to a survivor.
Advantages: The TECHFLOAT offers the same buoyancy as large foam horseshoes but occupies less space. It should be stored near the helm station for quick access in emergencies. The water-activated system requires careful storage to avoid exposure to heavy rain or spray.
Specifications:
  • Bag: 15"H x 5"D, 21 ounces, coated nylon, red color.
  • Line: Floating braided polypropylene, tensile strength 560#, working load 116#.
  • Horseshoe: 25 lbs. buoyancy, yellow urethane-coated nylon, 300 lbs. buoyancy, 1" nylon web chest straps, quick-release buckle, disposable 25 gr. CO2 inflation, oral valve deflation.
Additional Information: Optional stainless steel mounting bracket available. Part numbers include 800014 for TECHFLOAT, 850017 for the mounting bracket, and 800015 for the repack kit. The unit requires inspection and service by an authorized service center.
Contact Information: SWITLIK Parachute Company, Inc., 1325 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08609, U.S.A. Phone: 609-587-3300, Fax: 609-586-6647, Website: www.switlik.com, Email: [email protected].
Quality Assurance: The product is ISO 9001:2000 registered, ensuring a quality management system.
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Catalog excerpts

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A Division of SWITLIK Parachute Company, Inc. THROWABLE, INFLATABLE BUOYANCY AID WITH RESCUE LINE The TECHFLOAT is unequalled in its design for aiding in the rescue of a person in the water. Packed in one small, lightweight pouch is both a rugged, bagged, heaving line and an automatic inflatable buoyant device which will provide 25 lbs. of buoyancy after inflation. This is an excellent device for all boats from 12 feet to 200 feet, particularly aboard powerboats that cannot use MOMs, Lifeslings, etc. A number of trained rescue agencies have adopted the TECHFLOAT as their primary water rescue device for open waters, harbors, lakes, pools and beaches. Holding one end of the line, the entire unit is thrown into the water (throw underhand for best accuracy) and the buoyancy aid automatically inflates in just seconds via a patented valve system. The line pays out of the bag as it is thrown, just like our regular heaving line bags. TECHFLOAT Advantages: This device has the same buoyancy as many large "rigid" foam horseshoes and yet it takes up only a fraction of the space. TECHFLOAT may be thrown great distance without holding the line if you just want to get the buoyancy aid to the survivor. The TECHFLOAT should be stored near the helm station ready for instant use in an emergency man overboard. The inflatable buoyancy aid is a water-activated system and care must be exercised to store the device so that it is not exposed to heavy rain or excessive spray.

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Inspection Record Reflective Panels Inflation Cell Snap Hook Automatic Inflation Valve Oral Inflation Valve Adjustable Chest Strap Quick-Release Buckle Velcro Closure • Bag :15"H x 5"D Weight: 21 ounces packed Material: Coated Nylon Color: Red • Line: Material: Floating braided line, polypropylene Tensile Strength: 560# Working • Horseshoe: 251 bs. Buoyancy / inflated Color: yellow Material: urethane-coated nylon Buoyancy: 300 lbs. Chest Straps: 1" nylon web Closure: quick-release buckle Inflation: disposable 25 gr. C02 Deflation: via oral valve Optional Stainless Steel Mounting Bracket PART...

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