Columbus Supply

Incorporating the exclusive hydrostatic inflation technology, and a durable and easy-to-use SecureZip™ PFD closure system, the Auto Hydrostatic Inflatable PFD was made for the most demanding users and the most severe marine environments.

The Deluxe Inflatable PFD with Hydrostatic Inflator will be USCG approved for Uninspected Commercial Vessels less than 40 feet long, when worn in lieu of Type II and III PFDs under 46 CFR 160.064 and are approved under 160.076.

Hydrostatic Technology

Hydrostatic pressure is applied to objects submerged in water. The hydrostatic inflator needs only to be submerged 4 inches (10 cm) for hydrostatic pressure to open a pressure valve which releases a firing mechanism that automatically inflates the PFD.

Reliable Inflation

The PFD inflates under hydrostatic pressure and will not inflate prematurely due to rain, humidity or water contact (the PFD can also be inflated by pulling the activation cord).

Low Maintenance

No inflator maintenance is required for five years, unless fired.

Safety Inspection Window

Easily view the inflator replacement date and inflator status through the safety inspection window - green indicates ready for use.

SecureZip™ closure

Born from our research in military applications, the patented SecureZip™ closure system keeps the PFD closed during the most rigorous activity, makes the PFD easy to repack and effortlessly opens upon inflation.

NOTE: THIS LE (LAW ENFOREMENT) VERSION INCLUDES SCREENPRINTING OF DEPARTMENT, UNIT OR DIVISION - PLEASE CALL TO ORDER IF SCREENPRINTING IS REQUIRED