The Famous F1 Fire Fighting Helmet - Only From MSA
24 July 2003
MSA GALLET the European market leader in head protection is now part of MSA, an international safety group in developing, manufacturing and selling safety products and instruments.
In May 2002, MSA (Mine Safety Appliances) company has officially completed the acquisition of CGF GALLET which located in Châtillon sur Chalaronne and became MSA GALLET. Since then a product-service continuing training programme on MSA GALLET’s product lines has been made uniquely for MSA worldwide. This program was aim to provide all customers a complete sales and after-sales service network exclusively through MSA world distribution channels. In consequence, customers whoever purchase MSA GALLET products wherever can benefit immediately from MSA’s quality service and after-sales service.
As you known that MSA GALLET is the manufacturer of the famous F1 fire fighting helmets, which to this day are recognized internationally for their advanced technology in design and performance. And these helmets comply with the European standard EN 443 and even exceed its requirements.
When comes to their form and material, the MSA GALLET F1 fire fighting helmets are designed as jet-style helmets with a high performance heat-resistant thermoplastic helmet shell. Particularly, the outer shell is made from a special polyamide to provide an extraordinary resistance against heat. For a maximum shock protection, the F1 helmets are equipped with an shock absorbing system that is based on a rigid polyurethane padding and a comfort padding. To ensure the best overall protection of the head’s vital functions, the F1 fire fighting helmets are also equipped with:
- Drop down face-shield: transparent and gold plated for radiation protection
- Built in safety goggles: against shocks, projectiles, splashes etc
- Customizing front plate: can be personalized with customer requirements
- “KITFIX” system: a 3-stage adjustable mask adapter for a quick, safe and ultimate comfort mask-helmet-combination.
- Special integrated neck curtain: aluminised or wool/Nomex for choice
In addition, all MSA GALLET helmets can be equipped with a headband quick adjustment system called “Ratchet” for optimal a secure fit and a reliable suspension system with an automatic safety buckle; these helmets are also designed to integrate a communication system even while wearing a facemask or breathing apparatus.
Today more than 1 million MSA GALLET F1 helmets have been delivered in about 75 countries around the world. To always maintain the highest quality, the MSA GALLET facility based in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (France) is ISO 9001 certified (2000 version).
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