Newton Buoyancy Ratings Explained

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CE Categoreis - Newton Ratings


50N
11lbs/5.5kg buoyancy EN393 1) Only Suitable for competent swimmers 2) Sheltered water use where help is close at hand 3) Only provides support to a conscious person who can help themselves


100N
23lbs/11kg buoyancy EN395 1) Suitable for swimmers and non-swimmers in inshore and coastal waters 2) They give a reasonable assurance of safety from drowning in relatively calm waters 3) Not guaranteed to self-right an unconscious user wearing waterproof clothing and should not be expected to protect the airway of an unconscious person in rough water


150N
33lbs/16kg buoyancy EN396 1) Suitable for swimmers and non-swimmers 2) For use in all but the most severe conditions 3) They will give reasonable assurance of safety from drowning, to a person not fully capable of helping themselves 4) May not immediately self-right an unconscious user wearing heavy waterproof clothing 5) Equivalent performance to previous BSI Approved Lifejacke


275N
62lbs/28kg buoyancy EN399 1) Suitable for swimmers and non-swimmers 2) A high performance device for offshore and severe conditions, when maximum protection is required or where heavy waterproof clothing is worn 3) They give improved assurance of safety from drowning, to people who are not able to help themselves 4) While they cannot be guaranteed to self-right an unconscious user wearing heavy waterproofs, the buoyancy they provide should ensure they will, in the majority of cases

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