AlphaTec® FLASH
(Formerly known as TRELLCHEM® VPS Flash) Provides protection against hazardous chemicals in liquid, vapor, gaseous and solid form, including warfare agents. AlphaTec® Flash is fully certified in accordance with the American standard NFPA 1991:2016, including the optional chemical flash fire and liquefied gas protection requirements. A ventilation system is included as standard and adds safety due to a constant level of overpressure inside the suit. The regulating valve has 3 ventilation rates (2, 30 and 100 l/min) plus zero/off position and is as an option also available in a pass-through version for use with external air supply. The suit is also certified to the European standard EN 943-1 and EN 943-2.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Ansell Protective Solutions AB |
| Product Name |
| AlphaTec® FLASH |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| (Formerly known as TRELLCHEM® VPS Flash) Provides protection against hazardous chemicals in liquid, vapor, gaseous and solid form, including warfare agents. AlphaTec® Flash is fully certified in accordance with the American standard NFPA 1991:2016, including the optional chemical flash fire and liquefied gas protection requirements. A ventilation system is included as standard and adds safety due to a constant level of overpressure inside the suit. The regulating valve has 3 ventilation rates (2, 30 and 100 l/min) plus zero/off position and is as an option also available in a pass-through version for use with external air supply. The suit is also certified to the European standard EN 943-1 and EN 943-2. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Product_Sheet_Trellchem_VPS-Flash_ORANGE_1703_LOW.pdf; |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Available Accessories |
| Hands-free Visor Light System, Anti-fog Lens, Tear-off/ATEX Lens, Connection Hose |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years; when stored unopened in original packaging |
| Unit Cost |
| $2,500.00 |
| Decontaminable |
| Yes |
| External Material |
| Chloroprene rubber |
| Gloves |
| The glove assembly consists of minimum two layers: Inner Ansell Barrier® #02-100 glove and ChemTek™ #38-628 Viton®/Butyl rubber glove |
| Inner Matterial |
| Elastomers and plastics with a Nomex® fabric |
| Seams |
| Stitched with aramid thread, taped with a rubber strip on the outside and a barrier laminate strip welded to the inside |
| Zipper |
| 53 inches; Closing downwards for added safety and is protected by a splash guard (flap) |
| Lens Finish |
| Rigid 2 mm impact and chemical resistant PVC. |
| Suit Levels |
| A |
| Live Agent Tested |
| Yes |
| Multi-Layered |
| Yes |
| Number of Eyepieces |
| 1 |
| Outer Shell Tear Resistant |
| Yes |
| Sizes |
| 7 |
| Standards Met |
| NFPA 1991:2016 (including the optional chemical flash fire and liquefied gas protection requirements), EN 943-1 and EN 943-2, EN 1073-2 (radioactive particles), EN 14126 (infective agents), Approved for use in explosive environments, Zones 2 / 21, 22 only and Group IIA, according to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, SOLAS |
| Temperature Resistance |
| NFPA 1991:2016, 65C |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Ventilation Rate: 2, 30 and 100 LPM |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
