Assembling chemical protection suits

In this article, we invite you to take a look inside our workshop, where our specialized operator
is responsible for assembling chemical protective suits.
Find out how our teams assemble, quality control, and prepare
this equipment before shipping it to customers.

A precision operation, essential to the quality of our products

Assembling a diving suit requires precision, method, and expertise. The time required varies depending on the type of
:

• Specific options requested in the order
• Leak test results

Meticulous organization

It all starts with preparing the workstation: our operator gathers the necessary tools and in
, depending on the day's orders.

She then checksthe condition of the diving suit taken from stock before adding any optional
.

Assembly of options and configurations on demand for each customer

Each diving suit can be customized with elements such as:

• MATCHIM gloves for enhanced chemical protection.
• Internal pockets for storage.
• A support belt.
• Slippers instead of boots to finish off the legs.
• A watertight passage.

This operation often involves interdepartmental collaboration: for example, MATCHIM
gloves are prepared by the Methods team in the R&D department, then assembled by theClothing
divisionin the Production department.

Leak testing

Once all the options have been installed, the expert proceeds with the leak test, which will last 15 to 20 minutes:

1. The diving suit is fully inflated.
2. The pressure is monitored.
3. The air flow is measured to detect any leaks.

If the test fails, a leak detection procedure is initiated to correct the problem
before shipment.

If the test is validated, the product data is recorded in our traceability software. TRACEMAT, ensuring accurate tracking for our customers.

The final stages of assembling the diving suit before shipment

Once the diving suit has been approved:

• The last components have been installed.
• The visor is carefully cleaned and then protected with a cover.
• The diving suit is folded according to a specific method.
• It is then placed in a shipping bag ready for dispatch.

This work of assembling diving suits, often invisible, is nevertheless central to the reliability of our protective equipment.

Thanks tothe expertise and rigor of our employees, each piece of equipment is prepared
with absolute precision, guaranteeing our customers optimal protection during
every intervention.

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