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An atmospheric diving suit is not a new
idea. The first atmospheric diving suits were developed over 200 years ago
to protect divers from pressure while they maintained enough dexterity to
carry out work. Operating at normal pressure means the diver can descend
and ascend without the long decompression stops deep divers must endure to
avoid the bends.
The Hardsuit is the newest version in a
long line of single atmosphere diving systems. The cast aluminum diving
suit can operate at depths of 1000 feet for up to six hours. The Hardsuit
is designed and developed by the Ceanic Corporation. A product of
improvements to existing ADS technology and an innovative breakthrough in
rotary joint development, the Hardsuit permits low friction movement under
extreme pressures. Twenty strategically located joints mimic the
body’s joint system allowing maximum dexterity. This technology enables
trained operators to work in water depths to 1,000 feet (305 meters) while
remaining at a single atmosphere or surface pressure environment.
In many applications, the Hardsuit would
be an effective and economical diving tool for:
- Underwater inspection and
non-destructive testing.
- Repairs of underwater structures
normally requiring saturation diving techniques.
- Marine salvage.
- All marine operations that require
deep diving and/or long bottom times.
- Rescue capacity for submersible
operations.
- Recently, a thruster pack was
developed which permits mid-water operations such as platform
inspections, pipeline surveys, and scientific research.
Common
Applications of the Hardsuit Technology
Hardsuit Thruster Pack Technical Information
Hardsuit Illustrated
History of Atmospheric Diving
Hardsuit System Specifications
UAS Inc. Hardsuit Image Gallery
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