GTR REGULAR ROBUSTNESS GAS-TIGHT SUIT
This fully encapsulating Type 1A - ET limited-life gas-tight suit is designed to protect the emergency responder against toxic or corrosive gases, liquids and solid chemicals.
The suit is manufactured from DuPont™ Tychem® TKa high performance, multilayer, nonwoven, chemical barrier fabric that is also light in weight.
CERTIFICATION
TYPE 1A | EN 943-2:2019 (ET)Gas-Tight Chemical Protective Suits for Emergency Teams
SOLAS 1974/1988Reg. II-2, 19.3.6.1
Material Performance
FINABEL 0.7.CChemical Warfare Agents
EN 14126:2003Protective Clothing Against Infective Agents
MATERIALS
Tychem® TK
Chemprotex™ X
SIZING
Size Chest (cm) - Height (cm)
Small: 88-96 - 164-175
Medium: 96-104 - 170-182
Large: 104-112 - 176-188
X-Large: 112-124 - 182-194
XX-Large: 124-136 - 188-200
The Respirex GTR Regular Robustness Gas-Tight Suit is a Type 1A-ET limited-life encapsulating suit designed to protect emergency responders against toxic or corrosive gases, liquids, and solid chemicals. Manufactured from DuPont™ Tychem® TK, a high-performance, multi-layer, nonwoven chemical barrier fabric, this suit offers lightweight yet robust protection. Its fully encapsulating design accommodates Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) worn inside the suit, ensuring comprehensive protection in hazardous environments.
Technical Product Description
Material: DuPont™ Tychem® TK, a high-performance, multi-layer, nonwoven chemical barrier fabric.
Design: Fully encapsulating suit allowing SCBA to be worn inside.
Zipper: Gas-tight zip running from side of head to lower thigh, covered by a zip flap with hook-and-loop fastener.
Glove System: Dual glove system consisting of a Kemblok™ chemical barrier inner glove bonded to an outer neoprene glove for mechanical protection.
Visor: Large chemically resistant flexible visor for a wide field of view.
Sleeves: Bat-wing sleeves allow the wearer to remove their hand from the glove to check gauges and other equipment inside the suit.
Support Belt: Adjustable internal support belt for enhanced comfort.
Feet Options:
Fixed Hazmax™ FPA chemical safety boots.
Detachable Hazmax™ FPA boots attached by a locking ring.
Sock feet with outer splash guard legs for use with the customer's own chemical safety boots.
Exhalation Valves: Two valves maintain a comfortable working pressure inside the suit.
Testing: Internal pressure test to ISO 17491-1:2012 conducted prior to dispatch to confirm the suit is gas-tight.
Shelf Life: Five-year maintenance-free shelf life, with annual tests from year 5 up to a maximum shelf life of 10 years.
Certifications:
EN 943-2:2019 Type 1A-ET (Gas-Tight Chemical Protective Suits for Emergency Teams).
EN 14126:2003 (Protective Clothing Against Infective Agents).
EN 1073-2:2002, Class 3 (Protection Against Radioactive Particles).
SOLAS 1974/1988 Reg. II-2, 19.3.6.1.
Unique Selling Points
Comprehensive Chemical Protection
Provides Type 1A-ET gas-tight protection against a wide range of hazardous chemicals, including toxic gases, liquids, and solid particulates, ensuring safety in various emergency scenarios.
Versatile Footwear Options
Offers flexibility with choices between fixed or detachable Hazmax™ FPA boots or sock feet with outer splash guard legs, accommodating various operational requirements.
Enhanced Comfort and Dexterity
Features bat-wing sleeves and an adjustable internal support belt, allowing the wearer to access equipment inside the suit without compromising protection.
Maintenance-Free Longevity
With a five-year maintenance-free shelf life and a maximum of ten years, the suit provides a cost-effective solution for emergency preparedness.
