The SDMS Bomb Blanket and Safety Circle is the most cost-effective and easy to use equipment currently available for containing fragments and shrapnel from explosive devices. It is in use by Armed Forces and Police units, as well as many large government and corporate offices, in many countries worldwide.

The Bomb Blanket & Safety Circle has been designed for use by both unskilled personnel as well as by skilled Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operators when confronted with a suspect explosive device in a public area. The Safety Circle is placed around the suspect bomb and then the Bomb Blanket, which has four heavy-duty webbing carrying handles, is carefully placed over the Safety Circle surrounding the bomb. This eliminates any direct contact with the bomb and provides a safe environment for its examination and disposal.

Should the bomb explode, the Safety Circle helps to direct the force of the bomb's explosion upwards, then the Bomb Blanket flexes and contains most of the bomb fragments. Two or more Safety Circles can be used together to contain larger bomb devices.

The lightweight, highly protective equipment is made of multiple-layer ballistic material and folds up into a compact, easily carried bag.

• Size: 1.5 x 2.0 metres
• Weight: Approximately 13.5 kg
• Protection Level: V50 17 grain steel fragment @ 400 m/s
• Different sizes and protection levels can be made to order.

The MK5 EOD Bomb Disposal Suit is a new, state-of-the-art, up-armoured version of the MK4 Bomb Disposal Suit which has been in use for many years in dozens of countries worldwide. The MK5 provides the highest level of protection of any bomb suit currently manufactured, whilst at the same time offering maximum comfort and flexibility to the operator.

-The ballistic levels and materials used in the various components of the MK5 EOD Bomb Disposal Suit are tested and evaluated to the full quality assurance standard laid down by the appropriate Government organisations.

The suit consists of the following separate items which collectively make the completed garment:

Jacket with attached collar
- Carrying Bag
- Trousers
seperate overshoes
- Helmet with visor,air cooling fan and aluminium case
- Neck Protector Plate
- Chest Protector Plate
- Groin Protector Plate

All the ballistic inserts used in the MK5 EOD Bomb Disposal Suit are made of waterproof-treated Kevlar HT which are enclosed in a special water-resistant and anti-ultraviolet membrane. The outer cover is supplied in flame-retarding NOMEX III. In hot and humid countries the MK5 EOD Bomb Disposal Suit can be supplied in conjunction with the SDMS Cooling Suit.

NATO STOCK NO:
NSN 8470-99-990-0090

ARMOURED EOD HELMET
The EOD helmet is made of a GRP skin with an elastomeric aramid core and is fully adjustable to various sizes for perfect fit by means of the three point suspension and the removable spacer pads that Velcro to the inside. The facility for a communication set consisting of a headphone and microphone, plus extension lead for attachment to any VHF radio transceiver, can be incorporated if required. An alternative communications system comprising a headset, microphone, 100 metres of cable and amplifier, for communication between the operator and his controller, can also be supplied. 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. The addition of an anti-blast neck-guard to the bottom front of the Helmet closes any possible frontal gap between Helmet and Collar.

JACKET
The Jacket is a long-sleeved, side opening design filled with flexible Kevlar armour. Provision is made on the front for the attachment of rigid chest and groin blast plates by means of integral pockets with webbing securing straps. The high collar provides overlap protection to the helmet, visor and neck-guard. Immediate removal of the Jacket is achieved by use of the quick-release straps attached to the side and shoulder.

TROUSERS
The Trousers have fully adjustable supporting braces and wide Velcro waistband catering for small, medium and large sizes. Affixed to the front of the trousers is a flexible groin protector retained in position by Velcro and elastic. 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Outer Cover: Nomex III
Insert: Du-Pont Kevlar 129HT multi layer
Spinal Protector
Neck Protector
Suit: 600 m/s (without armoured blast plates).
Weight of suit: Approx 26kg with steel blast plate.
Approx. 15kg without blast plates.
Armoured Blast Plates: 1600 ms (groin, chest and neck).
Power Pack: 12v DC auxiliary output socket to power
optional accessories such as helmet -mounted video camera or torch. Mains AC and 12v DC provides 90% recharge within 15mins.
Helmet: 4.7kg
Level: STANAG NATO 2920
Helmet: 600 m/s
Helmet Visor: 740 m/s Anti-ballistic hardened acrylic/polycarbonate laminate.
Helmet Compatible with any
Communicator:communications system - radio or hard-wired.
Air Blower: 200 litres per minute minimum, 3 speed, can accommodate an NBC canister.