Technology

Mestel Safety understands the importance of advanced technology, testing and certifying products.

Therefore, over the years, we have undergone many certification processes and testing.

Certification ISO 9001-2008
University of Genoa Certification
Spain (Centro Nacional de Medios de Protection, Certificate of Approval No. 3082)
Denmark (Society Generale Elastomeri S. p. A., Ar- bejdstilsynet)
Australia (Work Cover Authority, Certificate of Approval No. 1778)
England (Health and Safety Executive, Certificate of Approval, CA/156/89)
Complies with BS EN 136 UK, Germany, Denmark, HSE, DIN, EN 136:98
NATO classified supplier

TECHNICAL DATA

Product Testing

PENETRATION TIME OF WARFARE CHEMICALS

Mustard Gas Resistance

Mustard gas penetration on the SGE masks, and in particular on the butyl rubber face-seal of the SGE 150 and SGE 400/3 BB masks and the visor coating on the SGE 400 – SGE 400/3 – SGE 400/3 BB masks, had the following results:

Test made by:

Gruppe fuer Ruestungsdienste Laboratory – AC R&D Management Polymers and protective raw materials

Customer FA 36 individual protection Subject : masks SGE 1000 Materials quality : different
Supplier : S.G.E.
Sample # : sample

Charge : IS-89-200
Packing slip 4.4.1989
Prescription testing rules : material identifications Test made by : Liechti , Hans Hulrich Receipt note : 04.20.1989 # internal receipt : 89-256

Distributor IS, P+SW
Mustard gas resistance L000282

Sample shape: round ,diam. 44 mm
Test conditions: 30 C, mustard gas, clorobenzene = 20:80

VISOR

(#1),2.30mm thickness-gothroughasgas=>50h (#1),2.30mm thickness-gothroughasgas=>50h

Face seal

(#3),2.68mm thickness-gothroughasgas=>50h (#3),2.68mm thickness-gothroughasgas=>50h (#3),2.68mm thickness-gothroughasgas=>50h

CARBON DIOXIDE CONTENT

Inhaled air: 0,44%

FIELD AND QUALITY OF VISION

The full transparent body allows a much wider field of vision. The quality of vision is not impaired in cold environment. The SGE masks are supplied with an easily removable corrective lens system using standard lenses.

FIELD OF VISION

(Eye area only)
Total (red + pink + yellow): 87% – Stereo field (pink): 80%

FOGGING UP OF VISOR

(Tested up to –30° C.)
– Starting cold: no fogging up – Starting warm: no fogging up

LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE 92%

Field of vision
– Total 87%
– Overlapping 80%

DESIGN

– Highly Experienced and Cross Functional Development Team – Conceptual Design Experience – plastic/rubber/mechanic/electronic – Multiple CAD Station Systems.

TESTING

– ISO 9001/2008 Certification – Full ASTM Standards Testing Capability (in house and with certified international laboratories)

RAPID PROTOTYPING

– Prototypes From 3-D Printing available within hours – Capability To Produce Functional Prototypes</>

TOOLS MANUFACTURING & AUTOMATION

– Expanded Production Capacities – Greater Process Control

QUALITY

– High Product Quality Levels – Proactive Prevention Based Quality – Fast and Effective Response To Customer Concerns – Real Time Process Controls