Military Phase Change & Evaporative Cooling Vest
Military Phase Change & Evaporative Cooling Vest (PCEM) combines phase change and evaporative technologies.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Polar Products |
| Product Name |
| Military Phase Change & Evaporative Cooling Vest |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| Military Phase Change & Evaporative Cooling Vest (PCEM) combines phase change and evaporative technologies. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 6 lbs. (2.7 kg) with all Phase Change Packs included. The amount of cooling, location and vest weight may be adjusted by varying the number of packs used. |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Available Accessories |
| Phase Change Packs, Kool Max Cold Packs, Choice of Digital Army Green or Digital Marine Brown |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years; when stored in unopened original packaging |
| Unit Cost |
| $195.95 |
| Activation Method |
| Body heat |
| Active or Passive Cooling |
| Both |
| Cooling Mechanism |
| Phase change |
| Cooling Temperature Range |
| Phase Change Packs provide a constant temperature of 14°C (58°F) |
| Operating Time |
| 3 hours with Phase Change Packs and 4 hours with Kool Max Cold Packs |
| Recharge Time |
| >1 hour for Kool Max Cold Packs |
| Reusable |
| Yes |
| Sizes |
| 4 |
| Washable |
| Yes |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Includes four (4) Phase Change Cooling Packs |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| No |
| Warranties |
| No |
