The great benefit of this lifejacket inflation system is that there is also an automatic override which usually activates within 3 seconds of the system being submerged in water. the automatic cartridge contains a powerful, retained compressed spring.

The UML MK5 Automatic Lifejacket Inflation System has a fail-safe manual pull cord, the lifejacket is inflated by simply gripping and jerking the pull toggle situtated in a handy position outside of the life jacket cover.

When the paper element becomes wet, it releases the spring which pushes a plunger forward enabling a cutter pierce the CO2 gas cylinder. The CO2 gas from the cylinder instantly passes through the inflator head, inflating the lifejacket.

The MK5 Automatic Lifejacket inflator is a robust, compact unit used in leisure and commercial activities. The unit offers both manual and automatic inflation facilities, with dual status indication confirming that the inflator has been activated.

The product, approved in accordance with the ISO12402 Part 7 standard requirement for life jackets.

The units are available on demand, with re-charge kits being stocked by most distributors of marine products. UML only supply to trade customers.

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