KAROS Parachute Signal

 

Design and function
The launching tube has a clear instruction and non-slip surface to ensure safe operation even when launched with one hand.
The uncocked striker and waterproof design without tapes or other types of seals is standard on all IKAROS ORIGINAL rockets.
The rocket is waterproof and can be held under water in ready-to-fire position.

General
The IKAROS parachute rocket was introduced in 1960 and the same design is now used by most manufacturers in the world.
The IKAROS original is the leading parachute rocket with quality and performance to meet the highest demands on function and safe operation.
The IKAROS parachute rocket is approved by all countries and meets the latest SOLAS 74/83 regulations.

Other IKAROS rockets

  • IKAROS maroon rocket
  • IKAROS single star rocket
  • IKAROS two star rocket

Specification:

Flare ejection height: 350 m
Light intensity: 30 000 cd
Burning time: > 40 s
Size: 277×47 mm
Weight: 345 g

IKAROS smokesignal

 

Applications for daylight distress signalling purposes on ships, lifeboats and life rafts.

Design and function
The case is made of corrosion-resistant steel and has clear and simple instructions.

General
The IKAROS Buoyant Smoke Signal is approved by all countries and meets the latest SOLAS 74/83 regulations.

Specifications:

Smoke duration time: > 3 min
Dimensions: 95×101 mm
Weight: 510 g

IKAROS Handflare

 

Applications for short-range distress signalling on ships, lifeboats and life rafts. The best pinpoint signal also in pleasure craft.

IKAROS, hand held flare, white
A warn-off signal for use by vessels and pleasure craft.
IKAROS, hand held flare, smoke
Designed for daylight distress.

Design and function
The case is made of corrosion-resistant steel and has clear and simple instructions.
The flares are waterproof and can be held under water in ready-to-fire position.

General
The POLAR flares are designed to give maximum output in a minimum size.
The flare compositions are developed from the IKAROS parachute flare which is known to be the best in the world.
IKAROS hand held flare is approved globally and meets the latest SOLAS 74/83 regulations.

Specifications:

Colour: Red White Orange smoke
Light intensity: 15 000 cd 10 000 cd
Burning time: >60 s >60 s >60 s
Size: 243×30 mm 243×30 mm 243×30 mm
Weight:

235 g

235 g

230 g

IKAROS Line-thrower apparatus

 

Design and function
A robust construction consisting of a waterproof plastic container incorporating an integral handle and trigger mechanism, with a solid fuel rocket and 300 m of line.
The line is secured to the inside of the container by a quick release knot.
A buoyant head is also availablefor attachment to the front end of the rocket.
As the rocket has integral ignition only one item needs replacing after the statutory expiry date.

General
The IKAROS-LINE is approved by all countries and meets the latest SOLAS 74/83 regulations.

Specifications:

Performance: Throws a line 300 m in calm weather
Length of line: 300 m
Line diameter: 4 mm
Line strength: >2 300 N
Dimensions: 340 x 230 mm
Weight: 4 kg

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IKAROS MOB-signal

 

Light and smoke signal for use on the bridge, together with a lifebouys.

Design and function
A combined day and night marker, 2 hours light and 15 minutes smoke, with lithium battery sealed for life

General
The IKAROS MOB is approved globally and meets the latest SOLAS 74/83 regulations.

Specifications:

Performance: Light 2cd > 2 hours, Smoke duration time > 15 min.
Dimensions: 200 x 500 mm
Weight: 4.8 Kg

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