New Rapid Intervention Kit Installed at 325

HELENSBURGH March 2004

The Advanced Rapid Intervention Kit
 
   
Advanced Rapid Intervention Kit:

The standard kit includes a variety of equipment.

Holmatro CT 3150 Combi-Cutter:

The versatile Combi-Cutter combines the abilities to Crush, Spread and Cut in one tool. It is hydraulically powered by either hand, air or petrol powered pumps. It's specs are:

Crushing/cutting force: 7.6 tonnes

Spreading force: 8.7 tonnes

SPX Air-Hydraulic pump:

The SPX pump is used to power both the combi-cutter and power ram. It is powered by standard SCBA cylinders and generates hydraulic pressure of up to 72,000kPa. A single 300 bar air cylinder allows tool operation of around 7 minutes.

Holmatro TR 3340 Telescopic Ram and Extension:

The kit includes a Holmatro ram that exerts a spreading force of 22 tonnes. The ram can be used for forcing building doors, lifting, and for aiding during motor vehicle rescue operations.

The included extension tube adds 450mm of length to the ram without reducing the capacity.

Holmatro Ram Support:

The ram support is used in conjunction with the telescopic ram for added support, particularly when performing a dash-push on a motor vehicle. It is rated at 22.1 tonnes.

Holmatro Door Opening Kit:

The door opening kit consists of a Holmatro door opener and a manually operated hydraulic pump. The kit can be used for forcing standard doors, roller doors, gates, sliding doors etc.

It exerts a spreading force of 10 tonnes.

   

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