THERMAL PROTECTIVE AID
THERMAL PROTECTIVE AID

THERMAL PROTECTIVE AID

The ​​Thermal Protective Aid (TPA)​​ is a life-saving garment designed to protect individuals in distress from hypothermia in cold water or harsh environmental conditions. It is primarily used in maritime search and rescue (SAR) operations, survival at sea, and emergency evacuation scenarios. The TPA offers thermal insulation, ensuring the wearer’s body heat is retained and survival time is extended in extreme cold.
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Product Introduction

 

The ​​Thermal Protective Aid​​ is a one-piece cover made from insulating aluminized multi-layered laminates. It is completely sealed to minimize heat loss. TPAs are compact, lightweight, and easy to store, making them ideal for inclusion in lifeboats, life rafts, emergency kits, and survival equipment.
These aids are compliant with international safety standards including ​​IMO MSC.81(70)​​, ​​LSA Code​​, and ​​SOLAS Chapter III​​, with SOLAS approval such as MED, CCS, ensuring reliability and performance during emergencies.

 

Product Parameter (specification)

 

Item​​

​​Specification​​

​​Material​​

Aluminized multi-layer laminate

​​Type​​

One-piece

​​Color​​

Safety Orange / Safety Yellow

​​Size Range​​

Universal

​​Fabric Watertight Integrity

May endure 2M high pressure of water column

​​Thermal Conductance

Less than 7800 W/(m2.K)

​​Certification​​

MED and CCS

 

Product feature

 

  • Thermal Insulation:​​ Advanced multi-layer aluminized material reflects body heat and prevents hypothermia.
  • Fully Sealed Design:​​ Watertight construction minimizes heat and moisture loss.
  • High Visibility:​​ Bright colors enhance search and rescue visibility.
  • Compact & Lightweight:​​ Easy to store in lifeboats, rafts, and emergency kits.
  • Quick Donning:​​ Designed for fast and easy wearing in emergency situations.
  • Durable Material:​​ Resistant to tearing, punctures, and harsh marine environments.

 

Product application

 

​The thermal protective aids (TPAs) are widely used in:
Maritime Use:​​ Equipped on ships, lifeboats, life rafts, offshore platforms.
​​Search & Rescue (SAR):​​ Used by coast guards, marine police, and rescue team, in cold area
​​Emergency Survival Kits:​​ Included in survival equipment for extreme environments.
​​Disaster Relief:​​ Deployed in humanitarian missions involving cold regions or water rescues.
​​Commercial Fishing & Cruising:​​ Safety gear for fishers and leisure boaters.
​​Aviation Survival:​​ Optional gear in overwater aircraft survival kits.

 

Product details

 

Each TPA is folded and sealed in a vacuumed durable, waterproof bag.

Label includes usage instructions, manufacturing date, and certification info.

 

Product qualification

 MED (DNV OR RINA) AND CCS

 

Download

 

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    Thermal Protective Aid Technical Data Sheet TPA-I Rongsheng
     
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    Thermal Protective Aid TDS TPA3 YIBEI
     
  •  
    Thermal Protective Aid Technical Data Sheet DBJ-I Jiangbo
     

 

FAQ

 

Q: ​​What is the main purpose of a Thermal Protective Aid?​​

A: It is designed to prevent hypothermia by retaining body heat when a person is in cold water or harsh weather, especially during maritime emergencies.

Q: How does the TPA protect against cold?​​

A: It uses insulating layers to reduce heat loss from the body and reflect warmth back to the wearer.

Q: Can I wear it over my clothes?​​

A: Yes, the TPA is designed to be worn over regular clothing. Ensure it's properly sealed for best performance.

Q: How long can it protect me in cold water?​​

A: Depending on water temperature and conditions, a TPA can extend survival time by several hours by reducing hypothermia risk.

Q: ​​Is it certified for use on ships?​​

A: Yes, our TPAs comply with SOLAS, IMO, and LSA Code, making them suitable for mandatory installation on commercial vessels.

Q: ​​How should TPAs be stored?​​

A: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid folding for long durations; keep in original packaging until needed.

Q: What certifications can you provide?

A: We offer MED B and D approval by DNV or RINA, CCS CERTIFICATE IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

 

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