Hydrostatic Release Unit Smaller that other HRUs currently available, breakthrough is unique in its use of a small pyrotechnic charge, which is used to enable liferafts and EPIRBs to automatically float free.

Compact

Classified non-hazardous

Complies with the latest SOLAS and IMO resolutions

Fits the footprint of existing HRUs

Competitively priced

Service life of two years Using technology developed exclusively by Pains-Wessex, the pyrotechnic charge is used to activate the HRU when it is submerged in water < 13 feet. Once activated the liferaft or EPIRB is automatically released - it's as simple as that! Weight: 2.82 oz Operating temperature: -22oF to 149oF Service Life: 2 years Rope cutting capacity: .35" braid on braid polyester or.31" Plastic EPIRB Bolt Operating depth: < 13 feet