Bring Your Products to Life with Disposable Gas Cylinder for the Marine Life-Saving Industry
Fairfield, NJ - August 18, 2006 - The use of disposable gas cylinders from iSi Components in marine life-saving devices has recently expanded in both possibility and product scope. Available in a complete assortment of single-use carbon dioxide (CO2) cylinders ranging in size from 16 grams to 60 grams, the versatility of a disposable gas cylinder system allows new product development with significant benefits to the marine life-saving industry.
Used to inflate survival apparel, rafts, and personal flotation devices (PFDs), CO2 disposable gas cylinders facilitated the development away from traditional foam devices to more lightweight, compact, and comfortable apparatus, without sacrificing safety and security. Recent advances in design and functionality have raised the standard of performance to a level unsurpassed in flotation, using CO2 inflation systems in cells and bladders to create utmost buoyancy.
Disposable gas cylinders from iSi® are manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards, for maximum reliability and unmatched performance in critical life-saving applications. The company is ISO 9001:2000 Certified, and its quality management program includes 100% safety testing, 100% accelerated leak-proof testing, computerized QA records and controls, weight checks and controls throughout the manufacturing process, and independent audits and certification. A complete range of UL-recognized CO2-filled cylinders is available for use in U.S. Coast Guard-approved life-saving devices for recreational as well as demanding professional use.
Innovative marine life-saving devices that utilize iSi's disposable gas cylinders have recently received U.S. Coast Guard approval and been released to market. One such innovation is an inflatable PFD that when properly donned, resembles suspenders, allowing for maximum mobility and comfort compared to traditional foam PFDs. Another new PFD is an inflatable pouch that is worn around the waist like a belt, offering unimpaired movement but maximum security and buoyancy when inflated.
One of the most pioneering advances in marine life-saving devices is the development of automatic inflation with cylinder seal indication. Unlike manually-activated PFD
inflators, where inflation is triggered by pulling an activation cord, automatic inflation devices sense when the wearer is immersed in water, and release a firing pin that pierces the gas cylinder to inflate the PFD. The inflator can also be triggered manually by pulling an activation cord. The status of the inflator can easily be viewed through a window: green indicates ready for use; red indicates the cylinder has been fired and the PFD must be re-armed.
iSi Components is a subsidiary of the iSi Group, the world's largest manufacturer of disposable gas cylinders. Single-use cylinders are available in a complete range of sizes from 10 ml to 700 ml (10 cc to 700 cc) and a variety of inert gases including carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide and argon. With headquarters in Vienna, Austria, iSi Components operates within North America from its facility at iSi North America, Inc. in Fairfield, NJ. In addition to the marine life-saving industry, iSi Components serves markets including drug delivery, medical device manufacturing, veterinary appliances, military applications, safety and security, fire protection, tire filling and repair systems, and special effects. The iSi Group also has a widely known Consumer Products division that manufactures hand-held cream whippers and soda siphons for the food and beverage industry, and is also active in the automotive industry with products from iSi Automotive. For additional information, please visit www.isicomponents.com.
