SAB 87 NBC Protective Ventilation Unit
Through the air distribution system of the protective clothing with the protective ventilation unit SAB-87, filtered air is blown into the interior of the suit while the necessary breathing air is conducted to the gas mask at the same time. This protective device was developed and tested close with and delivered to the Austrian Federal army and is now in service in 24 armies in Europe, Near and Far East and South America.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Blaschke J. Wehrtechnik GmbH |
| Product Name |
| SAB 87 NBC Protective Ventilation Unit |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| Through the air distribution system of the protective clothing with the protective ventilation unit SAB-87, filtered air is blown into the interior of the suit while the necessary breathing air is conducted to the gas mask at the same time. This protective device was developed and tested close with and delivered to the Austrian Federal army and is now in service in 24 armies in Europe, Near and Far East and South America. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Austrian Federal Army |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Available Accessories |
| Backpack blower cover adapted with connectors for drinking device bag, Drinking device (3 Litre water bag), NBC filters, filter rain cap, Coarse grained dust filter for NBC filters |
| Unit Cost |
| $2,400.00 |
| Batteries |
| 5 disposable 1.5 V batteries or rechargeable NC-batteries
5 x 1.2 V - 4 Ah |
| Decontaminable |
| Yes |
| Live Agent Tested |
| Yes |
| Material |
| Wholly made of light metal with 3 screwed filter connections and varnish that is resistant to warfare agents. |
| Number of Filters |
| 2 |
| Operating Time |
| 5 to 8 hours depending on power source |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Drinking capability |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
