The functional principle of the SafeguardTM 3002-A1 mainly consists of several textile layers including an activated carbon layer. This highly innovative protection system, i.e. a new generation of permeable NBC protective clothing, provides more wearer comfort and an outstanding protection against nuclear, biological and chemical threats as well as thermal effects, and convinces with a unique aerosol protection feature.

Great progress is being made in the area of development. Shortly, Kärcher Futuretech will launch an even lighter and even more comfortable SafeguardTM protective suit, the so-called “lightweight version”, which, nevertheless, provides the same excellent protection. “On a medium-term basis, an increased demand in the area of civil defence can be expected“, describes the Kärcher Futuretech textile expert, Christoph Seitz, his prognosis and points out the order of the Austrian COBRA anti-terror force that will be equipped with the SafeguardTM 3002-A1 from February 2007.

The Saudi Arabian Armed Forces have been relying on the properties of the SafeguardTM 3002-A1 since 2006 (for the second time), and so do the Portuguese Air Force, the Danish Army and special units of the German and Austrian police. The SafeguardTM 2002-HP, a highly permeable two-piece protective suit with a high wearer comfort, was procured last year by the armed forces of Oman, Thailand, Malaysia and the Portuguese Marines.

At exhibitions all over the world, future customers have the chance to convince themselves of the advantages of the highly innovative Kärcher SafeguardTM systems directly at the Kärcher Futuretech stand. In the first half of the year 2007, Kärcher Futuretech will present the suits at the IDEX (in Abu Dhabi from 18th to 22th February), at the LanDef (in Geelong, Australia from 20th to 24th March), at the Global Security Asia (in Singapore from 26th to 29th March) and at the CBW Symposium (in Göteborg, 22th to 25th May).

Details:
Safeguard™ 3002-A1, the first real combat suit with integrated NBCF protection, combines the benefits of NBC protection with those of a combat suit. The Safeguard™ 3002-A1 offers a high level of protection against radioactive fall-out and biological and chemical warfare agents while at the same time allowing air and water vapour to escape.  This reduces the chance of heat stress and thereby prolongs the wearing time considerably.

The Safeguard™ 3002-A1 with its integrated NBC and F protection (F = protection against flames) is worn in the case of an NBC attack in place of a conventional combat suit directly over the underwear. In addition, it protects its wearer against fire and thermal radiation.

The Safeguard™ 3002-A1 protects the skin of its wearer against a large variety of chemical warfare agents in compliance with the NATO standards. Even after ageing with sweat, it offers an outstanding protection against mustard gas (HD) at a concentration of 10 g/m² for 24 hours.

Technical Data:
Total mass (g/m²)                                            <= 460
Air permeability (mm/s)                                    >= 150
Substrate Test and Falling Drop Test (µg/cm²)    < 4
Thermal resistance (m² K/W)                            <= 0.02
Water vapour resistance (m² Pa/W)                   <= 6.5