Specifications
The BREACHER® is available in a two piece design, which includes a shoulder and arm portion and a removable gantlet. The arm portion includes three wrap-around Velcro closure points. The gauntlet is a mitt with a flared cuff, that is then pulled over the hand and overlays the wrist and forearm. Within the flared cuff there is an elastic curtain that secures it on the forearm and stops any shards of glass from sliding down into the mitt. There are also adjustable elastic straps that can be buckled to the arm piece for increased security. The gauntlet can also be used a stand alone piece of protective equipment for more minimal requirements, yet with the same degree of safety.
Technical Details
- 1000 denier nylon exterior and interior shell
- TWARON® construction through all parts of the sleeve and mitt for maximum protection
- C-TACK® (Black) overlay on palm for exceptional grip.
- 2 or 3 Point Velcro wrap - around adjustable closure for custom fit
- Elastic curtain at deltoid to reduce movement of sleeve and protect against shards from entering the sleeve during execution
- Articulating elbow for maximum movement
- Elbow closure to provide incremental protection on the vulnerable interior of elbow.
- Nylon mesh integrated into elbow region (inside) for maximum mobility and breath-a-bility
- Elastic tabs hold elbow shield in place
- Velcro on shoulder for departmental flashing
- Oversized mitt to allow officer to wear their preferred gloves inside sleeve
- Tested against parameters of the NIJ 0115.00 standard
- Weight – Aprox 5 lbs per pair
Materials
C-TACK®’s uniqueness and effectiveness is that it is the only process where the grip is part of the material. The result is a permanent grip that will not wear away. Continually self-restoring, C-TACK® performs in all weather conditions. Simply wipe with a damp towel to continually restore its original grip. C-TACK® is a product of Cutters.
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Twaron® is a very strong, light para-aramid fiber (poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide) developed and produced exclusively by Teijin Aramid. It has a high modulus, and is thermally stable, and highly impact and chemical resistant.
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Main characteristics
High tensile strength
Strong and light: weight for weight, Twaron is 5 times stronger than steel.
Fatigue resistance
Little loss of strength during repeated abrasion, flexing and stretching.
Dimensional stability
Stiff and highly oriented molecular structure leads to a high modulus of elasticity, low creep and low stress relaxation. Low thermal shrinkage, i.e., excellent dimensional stability.