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Morgan unveils lightweight explosive suit at US expo

30 Jan '15

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Morgan Advanced Materials - Composites and Defence Systems, leading manufacturer of advanced products using composite materials, is set to launch its new lightweight ERGOTEC 4025 explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) suit at the NSSF Shot Show with Point Blank, to be held from January 20 to 23, 2015 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Integrating new technology, leading edge materials and world class garment engineering, the ERGOTEC 4025 combines the highest levels of protection with the user mobility required for successful EOD missions. The ERGOTEC 4025 EOD is available to US law enforcement customers exclusively through Point Blank.

The ERGOTEC 4025 features a new streamlined chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) facemask. Fitting under the suit’s helmet, the facemask, alongside the CBRN bodysuit, gloves, and foot protection, acts as a critical CBRN shield while maintaining the helmet’s streamlined design. Another leading innovation is the suit’s quick release mechanisms, allowing the user to self-extract from the suit in an emergency situation in less than 20 seconds, according to a press release.

A decoupling breastplate with an innovative three-piece design in the suit provides high flexibility to users. An integrated back protector provides blunt trauma protection while delivering cooling air and the suit’s cooling system fits neatly into the rear of the suit.

Martyn Cook, development director of Morgan Composites and Defence Systems said, “The design of the ERGOTEC 4025 suit has focused on disposal strategies involving gathering forensic evidence, which requires high protection with flexibility to enable the user to perform such manoeuvres as climbing or crawling.”

Morgan Advanced Materials - Composites and Defence Systems has over 40 years of engineering pedigree in the design and manufacture of advanced products using composite materials. The company has over 10,000 employees across 50 countries serving specialist markets in the energy, transport healthcare, electronics, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. (GK)

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