Category guide
- What are Life Jackets?
- Life jackets provide buoyancy to keep individuals afloat in water. Common types include Inflatable Life Jackets (150N for general use; 275N for harsh conditions) and Foam Life Jackets (inherent buoyancy; no servicing required).
- What are the different types of Life Jackets?
- Common types include Inflatable Life Jackets, Foam Life Jackets.
- What standards apply to Life Jackets?
- Products in this category typically reference ISO 12402-3:2020 and ISO 12402-2:2020 (Inflatable), ISO 12402-4:2020 (Foam), and SOLAS LSA Code. SOLAS approval is typically mandatory for passenger vessels and SOLAS-compliant equipment.
- Buyer requirements
- Procurement typically requires Buoyancy (150N; 275N for inflatable; 100N; 150N for foam), Size (Adult; Child; Infant), and Inflation type (Manual; Auto; Auto+Manual for inflatable) to match application and SOLAS requirements. SOLAS Approval Number, Cylinder Size (CO2 grams for inflatable), Light Attachment Point, and Whistle Included are critical for regulatory compliance. 275N inflatable life jackets are typically required for harsh conditions.