Parachute Signal MK8 Painswessex

The Pains Wessex Para Red MK8A Rocket conforms to SOLAS 74 as amended. Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water, the pull wire ignitor and improved grip provides easy handling. Ejecting a red flare on a parachute at 300m (1000ft), burning for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela.


Application
A day or night long-range distress signal. 12 may be carried on ships bridge and there is a requirement for 4 in ships lifeboats and liferafts. Also suitable for use in other commercial and recreational boats.


Specifications
• Length: 287 mm (11.3”)
• Diameter at handle: 38 mm (1.5”)
• Diameter: 32 mm (1.25”)
• Weight Max: 245 g (8.23 oz)
• NEC Max: 92 g (3.25 oz)
• Light intensity: 30,000 candela
• Burning time: 40 seconds
• Colour of light: red
• Ignition: pull-wire ignitor
• Altitude: 300 m (985’)