New Nuclear Suit Represents Total Design Rethink

A new protective AF(Air Fed) suit for use in the nuclear and associated industries is announced by Professional Protection Systems the UK’s number one designer and manufacturer of decontamination systems and Air Fed Suits. Designated the NU2 it is described by PPS MD, Mark Whitcher as the result of a complete revaluation of the PPE needs of operatives in the nuclear industry.

“We jettisoned all received wisdom about what a suit should consist of and do and instead spent a long time with industry members, both management and front line, to find out exactly what was really required. The NU2 is the result” he says.

The new design is a PVC two-piece. This is to ensure maximum mobility as well as offering more component and cost options . The most striking new feature of the top half of the NU2 is the new configuration of the hood and visor that gives an unprecedented degree of all round vision. To prevent reflection into the hood visor the back is made of natural PVC. Great emphasis has also been placed by on the quality of the environment created in the suit for its wearer says PPS Designers Jacey Venables General Manager and Simon Eaglen Technical Manager. For this reason two non-return valves in the back of the hood ensure an excellent air exhaust flow. The air inlet is located in the front of the hood that also incorporates the unique PPS emergency breather system.

Two forms of glove fittings are offered- the PPS cuff system or the standard tape method used on nuclear sites. The top waist attaches to the trousers using a flap and button system, a tape however is added on a “belt and braces” principle.

The suit trousers incorporate a number of new features. For instance a generous amount of material is used in the design of the crotch area to ensure against ripping whilst bending or stretching whilst the security of the feet are ensured by welded on socks and an outer drip skirt.

NU2 is manufactured to BSEN 1073-1:1998 for the protection of clothing against radio active contamination and the part one requirements and test methods for ventilated protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination.

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