Inflatable life raft (1-30 person customizable)
An inflatable life raft is a crucial maritime safety device, serving as a lifeline for individuals during sea emergencies. Constructed from durable materials like rubberized textiles and synthetics, it ensures buoyancy even in turbulent waters. Equipped with a self - inflation mechanism-activated by hydraulic release units or automatic inflation devices upon water deployment-it inflates rapidly without manual effort. Stability - enhancing features (e.g., ballast bags to prevent capsizing) and protective elements (e.g., canopies to shield from weather, insulated floors to reduce heat loss) offer a secure refuge. Widely used on various vessels, it's vital for emergency evacuations, guaranteeing a reliable survival means until rescue arrives.
1. Structure & Materials
An inflatable life raft is a compact, portable safety device designed for marine emergencies. Its core components include:
- Buoyant Chambers: Double-layered, airtight tubes (upper and lower floats) made from durable materials like hypalon, neoprene, or PVC-coated nylon, ensuring watertightness and resistance to UV, abrasion, and chemical corrosion.
- Canopy: A reinforced, weatherproof cover (e.g., nylon tarp) with anti-fray edges, protecting occupants from wind, waves, and extreme temperatures.
- Floor: Insulated, non-slip surface (often double-layered) to reduce heat loss and provide stability.
- Inflation System: High-pressure CO2 or N2cylinders, connected to a self-inflation mechanism triggered by a hydrostatic release unit (HRU) or manual pull cord.
- Accessories: Ballast bags (for anti-capsizing), boarding ladders, grab lines, emergency lights, and safety valves to regulate internal pressure.
Classification
Life rafts are categorized by deployment method and design:
- Throw-overboard Rafts: Manually or automatically deployed by tossing the container overboard. The raft inflates upon contact with water (ideal for smaller vessels like yachts or fishing boats).
- Davit-launched Rafts: Deployed via a mechanical davit system, pre-inflated before lowering into the water. Common on commercial ships and ferries for rapid, controlled evacuation.
- Rescue-type Rafts: Equipped with additional features like spray hoods, radar reflectors, and survival kits, compliant with SOLAS and LSA (Life-Saving Appliance) regulations.
Working Principle
- Automatic Inflation: When the raft is submerged or a pull cord is activated, a hydrostatic release unit (HRU) or inflation valve opens, releasing gas from the cylinder into the buoyant chambers. This process takes 30-60 seconds to fully inflate.
- Manual Backup: A secondary inflation tube or hand pump is included for emergencies where the automatic system fails.
- Stability Mechanisms: Ballast bags fill with water to anchor the raft, preventing flipping, while the canopy's aerodynamic design reduces wind resistance.
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