SUBSALVE – VEHICULE RECOVERY SYSTEM
The SUBSALVE USA VRS-2000 and VRS-4000 are the only self-contained patented systems
available today. We have been refining every aspect of the system for over twenty years,
incorporating input from the commercial and public safety diving communities as well
as experience with actual recoveries. This all-purpose system is portable for rapid
deployment. Equipped with all necessary hardware – ready for immediate use.
Fabric
· Urethane-coated nylon—high-strength and heavy-duty
· Superior abrasion resistance
· Resistant to most petro-chemicals
· UV-resistant
· Low maintenance requirements and easy to clean
· RF welded seams
Used by 250 domestic and fifty worldwide public safety dive teams
VRS-2000 for automobiles and other small vehicles
VRS-4000 for trucks, buses and larger vehicles
VRS-4000-HELO emergency flotation to prevent sinking if an aircraft is ditched
(NATO approved)
System Components
VRS-2000 & VRS-4000
· Two 2000lb or two 4000lb enclosed flotation bags each with a pocket for an 80ft3
aluminum SCUBA cylinder.
· The air cylinder connects to the lift bag with a SCUBA yoke and hose assembly with a
one way check valve for easy tank changes while preventing any loss of air from the bag.
· Two stainless steel lift rings on top and two on the bottom of bag that allow the lift bag
to be rigged either flat or upright.
· (2) Bottom lift rings are each equipped with a 3′ length of ¼” galvanized proof coil
chain and a stainless steel snap carabiner on the end.
VRS-4000-HELO
· For rapid deployment to prevent aircraft from sinking if ditched
· One 4000lb enclosed flotation bag with a pocket for an 80ft3 aluminum scuba cylinder, a
single pick point with stainless steel snap hook, and flaps to enclose the entire system.
· The air cylinder connects to the lift bag with a SCUBA yoke and hose assembly with a
one way check valve for easy tank changes while preventing any loss of air from the bag.
· NATO approved
| Model | Lift Capacity | Width | Height | Pack. Cubic Dim. | Weight |
| (lb) | (in) | (in) | (in x in x in) | (lb) | |
| (kg) | (m) | (m) | (m x m x m) | (kg) | |
| VRS-2000 | 4400 | 55 | 60 | 24 x 24 x 20 | 60 |
| 2000 | 1.41 | 1.54 | .61 x .61 x .51 | 27 | |
| VSR-4000 | 8800 | 69 | 75 | 24 x 24 x 30 | 100 |
| 4000 | 1.77 | 1.92 | .61 x .61 x .76 | 45 | |
| VSR-4000-HELO | 4400 | 69 | 75 | 24 x 24 x 18 | 55 |
| 2000 | 1.77 | 1.92 | .61 x .61 x .46 | 25 |
TWO STATION MANIFOLD & HOSE (VSR-MN) IS AVAILABLE TOO.
Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping. Custom sizes are available. All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.
