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.
Design
Jacket: The jacket is long sleeved, side opening design filled with flexible Kevlar. Provision is made on the front for the attachment of rigid chest and groin blast plates by means of integral pockets 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 (V50 - 600m/s).
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 armour in position. The overboots are an integral part of the trousers and are held in position by Velcro, leather and webbing straps (V50 - 600m/s).
Blast Plates: Moulded from woven roving with added fire retardant polymers (V50 - 1000m/s)
Helmet: The EOD helmet is fully adjustable by means of three point suspension.
Communications: 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.
Ventilation & Demisting: 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.
