Hydrostatic pressure is applied to objects submerged in water. The new hydrostatic inflator needs only to be submerged 4 inches (10 cm) for hydrostatic pressure to open a pressure valve which releases a firing mechanism that automatically inflates the PFD.
The PFD inflates under hydrostatic pressure and will not inflate prematurely due to rain, humidity or water contact (the PFD can also be inflated by pulling the activation cord).
No inflator maintenance is required for five years, unless fired.
Easily view the inflator replacement date and inflator status through the safety inspection window - green indicates ready for use.
Born from our research in military applications, the patented SecureZip closure system keeps the PFD closed during the most rigorous activity, makes the PFD easy to repack and effortlessly opens upon inflation.
Mustang MD3184 Features
- Hammar 1F auto hydrostatic inflator is maintenance free for 5 years
- Lightweight and comfortable design
Neoprene Comfort Collar
- 35 lb buoyancy when inflated
- Cylinder is contained inside bladder to protect against corrosion
- Durable 420-Denier nylon and heavy duty polyurethatne coated nylon
- Strobe light holder, safety whistle and SOLAS reflective tape on badder
- Backup oral inflation tube
- Integrated sailing harness exceeds ORC standards
- D-rings
Inflated MD3184 Features
- Strobe light holder
- 35lb of buoyancy when inflated can self-right a person in seconds
- SOLAS reflective tape for visibility
- Safety whistle to alert rescuers
- Backup oral inflation tub
