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WaterArmor Suits for Safety
At APS we understand the need for safety in any environment. The water blasting equipment
produced at APS is designed with safety features. To protect the safety of the water blast
technician during operation, we advise that extra safety precautions should be taken.
This is why we offer TurtleSkin WaterArmor.
Protection up to
40,000 PSI
(2750 Bar)
TurtleSkin WaterArmor personal
protective waterjet equipment offers
increased protection to ultra-high
pressure water jet operators at all
pressures at specified flow rates.
Torso
Full Body Waterjet Suits
Part # 55-001-003 (Chaps & Torso Only)
TurtleSkin WaterArmor Torso
Part # 55-001-004
TurtleSkin WaterArmor Chaps
Part # 55-001-005
Water Blast Protective Gaiters
Part # 55-001-002
Arm Protection Gauntlets
Part # 55-001-001 (Gloves Not Included)
Rugged and Lightweight Full Body Protection
Water jet operators appreciate the comfortable and easy-to-replace, hinged-panel design of
lightweight TurtleSkin WaterArmor. The modular design allows any of the 19 individual components to be easily removed and replaced using common tools. The replacement of one or two
individual parts is far less costly than the expense of purchasing a whole new suit.
Gauntlets
Chaps
Upper Body Protection for Water Blasting Operators
Flexible, lightweight upper body protection that keeps the water jet operator’s torso safe from
potentially fatal water jet swipes.
Upper Leg Protection for Water Blasting Operators
Protective chaps for the upper legs that feature adjustable straps and thigh panels that can be
lengthened or shortened to fit any size operator.
Flexible, Lightweight Water Blasting Foot Protection
Designed to protect the feet, shins, toes, and insteps, TurtleSkin WaterArmor Gaiters are
constructed of hinged protective panels that flex with every step. These gaiters give water
blasting operators the mobility to do their work and keep lower extremities safe from dangerous blasts
Gaiters
Arm and Wrist Protection for Water Blasting Operators
TurtleSkin WaterArmor water jet protective gear is known for its flexibility, comfort, and
toughness. The gauntlet covers the wrist, forearm, and back of the hand. Patented TurtleSkin
features flexible layers constructed with the tightest weave of high-strength aramid.
Torso
1
2
8
20
21
Gauntlets
9
ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Description
Vest Panel
Right Waist Panel
Belt
Right Hip Panel
Right Thigh Panel
Right Knee
Right Shin
Left Waist Panel
Groin Guard
Left Hip Panel
Torso
Torso
Chaps
Chaps
Chaps
Chaps
Chaps
Torso
Torso
Chaps
3
4
Chaps
10
11
5
6
7
12
13
14
17
Gaiters
15
18
16
19
ITEM
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Description
Left Thigh Panel
Left Knee
Left Shin
Right Gaiter Shin
Right Metatarsal
Toe
Left Gaiter Shin
Left Metatarsal
Ankle
Right Arm Gauntlets
Left Arm Gauntlets
Chaps
Chaps
Chaps
Gaiters
Gaiters
Gaiters
Gaiters
Gaiters
Gaiters
Gauntlet
Gauntlet
High-Pressure Water Jet Testing Results:
The following conditions did not elicit penetration of the protective system with high-pressure water
traveling at 8 feet/second (2.4 meters/second) at no closer than 3 inches (7.62 cm):
Pressure PSI
Flow Rate GPM
(bar)
(lpm)
40,000 (2,800)
5.5 (21)
36,000 (2,500)
5 (19)
20,000 (1,400)
11 (42)
10,000 (700)
16 (61)
* Efficiency Factor is equal to
Orifice ID Inches
(mm)
0.035 (0.889)
0.035 (0.889)
0.051 (1.295)
0.073 (1.854)
0° Nozzle, Single Orifice:
Material
Sapphire
Sapphire
Tungsten Carbide
Tungsten Carbide
Efficiency
Factor *
22.4
21.5
29.9
30
Ultra High-Pressure Water Jet Safety and Performance
TurtleSkin WaterArmor uses an innovative, patented fabric to provide protection from high-pressure water
jet injuries. Created by Warwick Mills, TurtleSkin is made from the tightest weave ever achieved in aramid,
a fiber two times stronger and five times lighter than steel. TurtleSkin WaterArmor can protect ultra highpressure water jet operators from pressures as high as 2800 bar (40,000 psi).
Protection up to 2800 bar or 40,000 psi
TurtleSkin WaterArmor personal protective waterjet equipment offers increased
protection to ultra-high pressure water
jet operators at all pressures at specified
flow rates.
One Size Fits All Protection
TurtleSkin WaterArmor hydrodemolition
protective suits are specifically designed
for ultra-high pressure water jet safety.
Every patented garment features adjustable straps, and the thigh panels on the
chaps can be lengthened or shortened to
fit any size operator.
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