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WaterArmor Suits for Safety

At APS we understand the need for safety in any environment. The water blasting equipment produced at APS is designed with safety features.

To protect the safety of the water blast technician during operation, we advise that extra safety precautions should be taken. This is why we offer TurtleSkin WaterArmor.

Full Body Waterjet Suits Part # 55-001-003 (Chaps & Torso Only)
Rugged and Lightweight
Waterblasting operators appreciate the comfortable and easy-to-replace, hinged-panel design of lightweight TurtleSkin WaterArmor. The modular design allows any of the 19 individual components to be easily removed and replaced using common tools. The replacement of one or two individual parts is far less costly than the expense of purchasing a whole new suit.

Water Blast Protective Gaiters Part # 55-001-002
Flexible, Lightweight Water Jetting Foot Protection
Designed to protect the feet, shins, toes, and insteps, TurtleSkin WaterArmor Gaiters are constructed of hinged protective panels that flex with every step. These gaiters give water blasting operators the mobility to do their work and keep lower extremities safe from dangerous blasts

Arm Protection Gauntlets Part # 55-001-001 (Gloves Not Included)
Arm and Wrist Protection for Water Jet Operators
TurtleSkin WaterArmor water jet protective gear is known for its flexibility, comfort, and toughness. The gauntlet covers the wrist, forearm, and back of the hand. Patented TurtleSkin features flexible layers constructed with the tightest weave of high-strength aramid.

ITEM	Description
1	Vest Panel	Torso
2	Right Waist Panel	Torso
3	Belt	Chaps
4	Right Hip Panel	Chaps
5	Right Thigh Panel	Chaps
6	Right Knee	Chaps
7	Right Shin	Chaps
8	Left Waist Panel	Torso
9	Groin Guard	Torso
10	Left Hip Panel	Chaps

ITEM	Description
11	Left Thigh Panel	Chaps
12	Left Knee	Chaps
13	Left Shin	Chaps
14	Right Gaiter Shin	Gaiters
15	Right Metatarsal	Gaiters
16	Toe	Gaiters
17	Left Gaiter Shin	Gaiters
18	Left Metatarsal	Gaiters
19	Ankle	Gauntlets
20-21	Arm Gauntlets	Gauntlets

High-Pressure Water Jet Testing Results:
The following conditions did not elicit penetration of the protective system with high-pressure water traveling at 8 feet/second (2.4 meters/second) at no closer than 3 inches (7.62 cm):

Pressure PSI (bar)	Flow Rate GPM (lpm)	Orifice ID Inches (mm)	0° Nozzle, Single Orifice: Material	Efficiency Factor *
40,000 (2,800)	5.5 (21)	0.035 (0.889)	Sapphire	22.4
36,000 (2,500)	5 (19)	0.035 (0.889)	Sapphire	21.5
20,000 (1,400)	11 (42)	0.051 (1.295)	Tungsten Carbide	29.9
10,000 (700)	16 (61)	0.073 (1.854)	Tungsten Carbide	30

* Efficiency Factor is equal to

Ultra High-Pressure Water Jet Safety and Performance
TurtleSkin WaterArmor uses an innovative, patented fabric to provide protection from high-pressure water jet injuries. Created by Warwick Mills, TurtleSkin is made from the tightest weave ever achieved in aramid, a fiber two times stronger and five times lighter than steel. TurtleSkin WaterArmor can protect ultra high-pressure water jet operators from pressures as high as 2800 bar (40,000 psi).

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