A BattleJacket is a product of High Impact Technology (HIT) and is designed in a manner that enables the minimization of leakages from fuel tankers. The leakages in fuel tankers are caused by attacks from firearms. These leakages can cause serious health conditions to the troops handling the tankers and also operational failure due to lack of fuel. The BattleJacket was developed through the testing of several formulas of spray coatings. The BattleJacket has a coating made of a urethane which is fire resistant and similar to that of the spray-in bed liner of the Rhino Linings USA Inc. The BattleJacket contains a polymer that is super absorbent and can swell. This component enables the self-sealing mechanism of the BattleJacket to be operational. The special layer of the BattleJacket swells and turns into solid when there is exposure to fuel. The urethane works together with this layer to seal off the holes on the fuel tankers and therefore, prevents any entry or exit of unwanted substances.
The Battle-Jacket technology is used mainly in the military. This is because in battlefields, there will always be firing of arms and this may lead to leakages of fuel tankers, therefore causing hazardous conditions to people. The Battle-Jacket can also be used in tankers that deliver gas because exposure to gas can be lethal. Some of the benefits derived from the use of the BattleJacket include:
- The protection from abrasion and corrosion.
- Loss of fuel caused by firearms and mines is prevented.
- Applicability to both plastic and metallic objects.
- Dampening of vibrations.
- Availability of kits to enable patching of larger holes.
- Brings integrity to the structure of fuel cells.
- Gives strong service for a long time.
Conclusion
In conclusion the BattleJacket is a product of HIT and Rhino Linings USA Inc and is used mostly by the military. It is used to prevent fuel loss through leakages from tankers, delivery of gas without exposure caused by leakages, and in war. The special polymer contained in the BattleJacket works with the urethane to enable self-sealing, therefore preventing leakages and unwanted entry of substances.
References
Rhino Industrial. Fuel Cell Containment System. Rhino Linings Corporation. 2012. http://www.rhinoliningsindustrial.com/applications/military/battle_jacket/76/95
Joseph Ogando. Self-Sealing Coating Protects Troops in Iraq. UBM Company. 2014. http://www.designnews.com/document.asp?doc_id=214547&dfpPParams=ind_183,aid_214547&dfpLayout=article
