UNDERWATER LIFT BAGS

ENGINEERED FROM THE BOTTOM UP!

INNOVATORS IN BUOYANCY AND ENGINEERED INFLATABLES

 WHY THE WORLD
TURNS TO SUBSALVE
SUBSALVE is the worldwide leader and innovator in the design and manufacture of
engineered inflatables. Our underwater lift bags are specified to meet the toughest
challenges in recreational, commercial, scientific, and military applications. Since
1977, we have provided solutions and expertise for aircraft recovery, ship, yacht, and
boat salvage, marine construction, offshore oilfield diving, and explosive ordnance
disposal. We are proud to include the US Department of Defense, all branches of the
Polyurethane coated nylon fabric US Armed Forces, NASA, and the FBI on our list of satisfied and ongoing customers,
providing superior performance for as well as leading companies in the private sector and the governments of more
all SUBSALVE products. than 30 foreign countries.

The polyurethane difference

SUBSALVE is the only major lift bag brand that offers polyurethane-coated fabrics
in all of our products. We use high-strength synthetic base fabrics including nylon,
polyester, and Kevlar which have been coated with urethane and urethane blends.
The result? Our lift bags are more puncture-, abrasion-, and chemical-resistant
than other conventional inflatables. This allows for a longer service life with less
maintenance required. All SUBSALVE products are designed to perform in harsh
and hostile environments. With their exclusive polyurethane coatings, you can
count on them to get the job done like no other inflatable.

Give us your toughest challenge

SUBSALVE has a legacy of meeting tough customer challenges with innovative
solutions, including custom products for specialized applications. Multiple patents
attest to our expert engineering and proven products.

Why SUBSALVE?
• Expertise – Not only do we focus exclusively on the design and
manufacture of engineered inflatables; our credentials include
formal dive experience, and more than 4 decades of hands on
Product proof load testing of Salvage experience in the field. We know the challenges you face and can
Pontoon 70,000 lbs. help you meet them!
• Quality – Our products, including all components, are proudly made
in the USA by skilled craftsmen. Every SUBSALVE product is tested
prior to shipping to ensure reliable performance. You can work with
our solutions with confidence!
• Service – We maintain an inventory of all standard products to
ensure prompt delivery. We offer custom design services to address
special needs. We are available 24 hours a day via toll-free telephone.
We are ready to respond whenever you need us!
• Price – We purchase materials in large volumes from vendors near
our factory, allowing us to pass savings along to our customers. We
also offer volume and prepayment discounts. We beat competitors on
price and always beat them in quality and value.
• Compliance and Warranty – All SUBSALVE products are compliant
with IMCA (International Marine Construction Association)
Custom inflatable underwater
D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, and U.S. Department of Defense Standards.
decompression habitat used by Michael
Lombardi with National Geographic
All carry a one-year warranty. Don’t put your projects or your people at
risk – insist on SUBSALVE USA for high quality.

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 SUBSALVE USA
Innovators in bouyancy and engineered inflatables

CONTENTS
COVER PHOTO: James Cameron's Deepsea Challenger used to set record-breaking 35,787 ft.
solo dive to the deepest known place on Earth, the Mariana Trench off the coast of Guam.
Photograph by Mark Thiessen for National Geographic Magazine, June 2013

COMMERICAL LIFT BAGS—Open Bottom Parachute 4

PROFESSIONAL LIFT BAGS—Open Bottom Parachute 5
PROFESSIONAL ENCLOSED LIFT BAGS—Enclosed Bottom Parachute 6
ENCLOSED FLOTATION BAGS—Enclosed Pillows 7
ENCLOSED SHALLOW WATER FLOTATION BAGS—Enclosed Pillows 8
SALVAGE PONTOONS—Enclosed Cylinders 9
SALVAGE PONTOONS - VERTICAL—Enclosed Cylinders 10
MARK V/ORCA—Underwater Ordnance Disposal System 11
VEHICLE RECOVERY SYSTEMS—Auto, Truck, Bus & Aircraft 12
QUAD BAGS, RAPID RECOVERY SYSTEM 13
CABLE & PIPELINE FLOATS, PROPELLER BAGS, BOMB RECOVERY SYSTEM 14
WATER LOAD TEST BAGS—Crane Load Test Bags 15
SUBSALVE Credentials LIFEBOAT DAVIT WEIGHT TEST BAGS 16
SUBSALVE USA was founded in
FEND AIR®—Inflatable Marine Fenders 17
1977 and has provided solutions,
products, and services to thousands AIRCRAFT LIFTING BAGS 18
of satisfied end-users worldwide.
PIPE PLUGGERS®—Inflatable Pipe Pluggers/Stoppers 19
SUBSALVE production, testing,
and quality control methods are INFLAT-A-TANK®—Flexible liquid storage bladders 20
approved by the U.S. Department
ACCESSORIES 21
of Defense and have been accepted
by NATO and are compliant with CLIENT LIST 22
IMCA and ABS.
PHOTO GALLERY 23

SUBSALVE USA corporate headquarters and state of the art manufacturing facility located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA.

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 COMMERCIAL LIFT BAGS

Multiple Applications C-500

• Light salvage C-200
• Object recovery
• Underwater construction C-100
• Scientific research

Excellent portability
• Fraction of the cost of a barge or crane
• Easy for a single diver to use
• Especially suited for remote locations
Commercial Lift Bag replacing a flange • Deployable from small craft
plate at the Atlanta Aquarium.
Easy to use
• Proprietary SUBSALVE USA Plunger Dump Valve allows air
control with a push of a button at the top of the bag and a
lanyard at the bottom—vent air from above, beside, or
below the lifting bag to achieve desired ascent rate.
• 1/4" NPT inflation port for remote filling, multiple bag
manifolding, or to install optional stainless steel quick
disconnect.
• Ready for immediate use—factory-equipped with all
necessary hardware.

Fabric
• Urethane-coated nylon—high-strength and heavy-duty
• Superior abrasion resistance
• Resistant to most petro-chemicals
• UV-resistant
Commercial Lift Bags lifting artifacts from • Low maintenance requirements and easy to clean
Sir Captain Morgan’s shipwreck. • RF welded seams

Lift Straps Designed for Safety

• 6000lb. –load rated high strength resin-treated nylon webbing
• Sewn directly to the bottom of the bag
• Safe working ratio of 6:1

Model Lift Capacity Diameter Overall Height Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight

C-100 120lb / 55kg 16in / 0.41m 30in / 0.77m 14in x 10in x 6in /.36m x .26m x .15m 5lb / 2.27kg

C-200 220lb / 100kg 22in / 0.56m 36in / 0.92m 15in x 11in x 7in /.38m x .28m x .18m 7lb / 3.18kg

C-500 550lb / 250kg 29in / 0.74m 43in / 1.07m 15in x 11in x 7in /.38m x .28m x .18m 12lb / 5.45kg
Commercial Lift Bags being used in
the NASA Neutral Buoyancy Lab -
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
International Space Station mock up.
• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S.
Department of Defense Standards.

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 PROFESSIONAL LIFT BAGS

Innovative Design
• When the U.S. Navy asked us to develop a flotation device that would dependably
withstand particularly abusive conditions, SUBSALVE USA produced the 5-ton Deep
Ocean Lift Bag, which has unprecedented strength, low elasticity and superior resistance
to abrasion and chemical attack. It became our standard Professional Lift Bag design.
Multiple Applications
Professional lift bags used to lift a 100 ton
concrete abutment during the Big Dig • Our most versatile and easy-to-use, these open-bottom, parachute-shaped lift bags
tunnel construction in Boston. with a single attachment point are essential in construction, heavy and light salvage
and many offshore tasks.
• “Inverted water droplet” design facilitates maximum lift capacity with least possible
weight, with stress distributed evenly over the fabric surface.
• Equipped with all the necessary hardware and ready for immediate use.
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
Fabric
·  Urethane-coated nylon—high-strength and heavy-duty
·  Superior abrasion resistance
·  Resistant to most petro-chemicals
Raising a 100 ft sailboat using PF-12000’s ·  UV-resistant
in Bora Bora. ·  Low maintenance requirements and easy to clean
·  RF welded seams
Easy to use
• Proprietary Plunger Dump Valve - air control with push-button
at top of bag and lanyard at bottom. Vent air from above, beside or
below lift bag to achieve desired ascent rate as well as 1/4" NPT inflation port.
• Below 2 tons
– Multiple nylon lift straps sewn directly to bottom of lift bag,
which bears load and provides safe working ratio of 6:1.
• 2 tons and over
Raising the Spiegel Grove, a 510 ft U.S.
Navy troop transport ship. – Designed with a replaceable heavy-duty nylon webbing lift harness fabricated into
the skin of the bag, which bears the load and provides a safe working ratio of 6:1.
• Fitted with a 3/4" NPT inflation port with quick disconnect or cam lock fitting and a 3/4"
stainless steel ball valve for rapid deflation.

Model Lift Capacity Diameter Overall Height Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight
PF-1000 1100lb / 500kg 35in / 0.90m 56in / 1.44m 18in x 13in x 10in /.46m x .33m x .26m 17lb / 7.7kg
PF-2000 2200lb / 1000kg 48in / 1.22m 59in / 1.50m 20in x 15in x 9.5in /.51m x .38m x .29m 30lb / 13.6kg
PF-100000
PF-4000 4400lb / 2000kg 54in / 1.38m 94in / 2.41m 24in x 24in x 24in /.61m x .61m x .61m 50lb / 22.7kg
PF-70000
PF-6000 6600lb / 3000kg 61in / 1.56m 108in / 2.77m 41in x 41in x 8in /1.04m x 1.04m x .21m 80lb / 36.3kg
PF-40000 PF-10000 11000lb / 5000kg 72in / 1.83m 120in / 3.05m 41in x 41in x 8in /1.04m x 1.04m x .25m 105lb / 47kg
PF-20000 PF-12000 13200lb / 6000kg 80in / 1.79m 130in / 3.33m 41in x 41in x 12in /1.04m x 1.04m x .31m 125lb / 56.7kg
PF-12000
PF-10000
PF-20000 22000lb / 10000kg 93in / 2.38m 146in / 4.10m 41in x 48in x 18in /1.04m x 1.23m x .46m 190lb / 86.2kg
PF-6000 PF-40000 44000lb / 20000kg 120in / 3.07m 201in / 6.16m 41in x 48in x 24in/1.04m x 1.23m x .62m 325lb / 147.7kg
PF-4000
PF-2000 PF-70000 77000lb / 35000kg 144in / 3.69m 258in / 6.77m 41in x 48in x 38in /1.04m x 1.23m x .97m 410lb / 186.9kg
PF-1000 PF-100000 110000lb / 50000kg 166in / 4.22m 316in / 8.03m 40in x 50in x 54in/1.02m x 1.27m x 1.37m 525lb / 238kg
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 PROFESSIONAL ENCLOSED
LIFT BAGS
Multiple Applications
·  Versatile and easy-to-use, these enclosed-bottom, parachute-shaped lift bags with
a single attachment point are essential in construction, heavy and light salvage and
many offshore tasks.
·  “Inverted water droplet” design facilitates maximum lift capacity with least possible
weight, with stress distributed evenly over the fabric surface.
·  Able to be pre-inflated when necessary
·  Will not dump air if the bag breaks the surface of the water
·  Pressure relief valves at the bottom of the bag avoid over pressurization of the lift bag
·  Equipped with all the necessary hardware and 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

Easy to use
·  Below 2 tons
– Multiple nylon lift straps sewn directly to bottom of lift bag, which bears load
and provides safe working ratio of 6:1.
– Fitted with a 3/4" NPT inflation port with quick disconnect or cam lock fitting and
a 3/4" stainless steel ball valve for rapid deflation.
·  2 tons and over
– Designed with a replaceable heavy-duty nylon webbing lift harness fabricated into
the skin of the bag, which bears the load and provides a safe working ratio of 6:1.
– Fitted with a 3/4" NPT inflation port with quick disconnect or cam lock fitting and
a 3/4" stainless steel ball valve for rapid deflation.

Model Lift Capacity Diameter Overall Height Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight
PFE-1000 1100lb / 500kg 35in / 0.90m 56in / 1.44m 18in x 13in x 10in /.46m x .33m x .26m 17lb / 7.7kg
PFE-2000 2200lb / 1000kg 48in / 1.22m 59in / 1.50m 20in x 15in x 9.5in /.51m x .38m x .29m 30lb / 13.6kg
PFE-4000 4400lb / 2000kg 54in / 1.38m 94in / 2.41m 24in x 24in x 24in /.61m x .61m x .61m 50lb / 22.7kg
PFE-6000 6600lb / 3000kg 61in / 1.56m 108in / 2.77m 41in x 41in x 8in /1.04m x 1.04m x .21m 80lb / 36.3kg
PFE-100000
PFE-10000 11000lb / 5000kg 72in / 1.83m 120in / 3.05m 41in x 41in x 8in /1.04m x 1.04m x .25m 105lb / 47kg
PFE-70000
PFE-12000 13200lb / 6000kg 80in / 1.79m 130in / 3.33m 41in x 41in x 12in /1.04m x 1.04m x .31m 125lb / 56.7kg
PFE-40000 PFE-20000 22000lb / 10000kg 93in / 2.38m 146in / 4.10m 41in x 48in x 18in /1.04m x 1.23m x .46m 190lb / 86.2kg
PFE-40000 44000lb / 20000kg 120in / 3.07m 201in / 6.16m 41in x 48in x 24in/1.04m x 1.23m x .62m 325lb / 147.7kg
PFE-20000
PFE-12000 PFE-70000 77000lb / 35000kg 144in / 3.69m 258in / 6.77m 41in x 48in x 38in /1.04m x 1.23m x .97m 410lb / 186.9kg
PFE-10000 PFE-100000 110000lb / 50000kg 166in / 4.22m 316in / 8.03m 40in x 50in x 54in/1.02m x 1.27m x 1.37m 525lb / 238kg
PFE-6000
PFE-4000 • Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
PFE-2000 • Custom sizes available.
PFE-1000 • All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 ENCLOSED FLOTATION BAGS

When you need to float an object close to the surface, use SUBSALVE’s “pillow” shaped
Enclosed Flotation Bags in any position—upright or flat, outside or inside of structures—
for vessel salvage, auto recovery, pipeline and cable installation and emergency flotation
for ships, aircraft, submersibles and ROVs.
60 ft Yacht salvage using EFB-4000’s
and EFB-6000’s. Photo Credit: Sea Tow
Ocean City - Maryland , USA
Adaptive
·  Configure a multitude of rigging combinations.
·  Use with a single pick point (shackle supplied on the bottom of the bag).
·  Invert to use the multiple stainless steel rings on the top of the bag.

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

Lifting Harness
Recovery of truck that fell through the ice. ·  Heavy nylon lift harness built into the body of the lift bag
Timber Bay Scuba - Wisconsin, USA. ·  Safe working ratio of 6:1

Safe and easy to use

·  Equipped with all necessary hardware—ready for immediate use
·  3/4" NPT inflation/deflation port equipped with ball valve
·  Stainless steel quick disconnect for inflation
·  Pressure relief valves: set to release at 2.5 psi above ambient pressure
·  Enough pressure relief valves are installed in each bag to allow expanding to vent
should a free ascent occur.

Lift Packaged Cubic Attachment

Model Height Length Weight
Capacity Dimension Points

EFB-200 220lb 29in 38in 15in x 11in x 7in 12lb 1 bottom

EFB-2000’s used for the James Cameron’s 100kg .74m .97m .38m x .28m x .18m 5.4kg
Deepsea Challenger mission to the
bottom of the Mariana Trench. EFB-500 550lb 32in 51in 17in x 12in x 8in 20lb 2 top
250kg .82m 1.31m .44m x .31m x .21m 9.1kg 1 bottom
EFB-1000 1100lb 44in 51in 18in x 13in x 10in 32lb 2 top
500kg 1.13m 1.31m .46m x .33m x .26m 14.5kg 1 bottom
EFB -6000 EFB-2000 2200lb 55in 60in 20in x 15in x 9.5in 50lb 2 top
1000kg 1.41m 1.54m .51m x .38m x .24m 22.7kg 1 bottom
EFB -4000 EFB-4000 4400lb 69in 75in 22in x 15in x 13in 70lb 2 top
2000kg 1.77m 1.92m .56m x .38m x .33m 31.7kg 1 bottom
EFB -2000
EFB-6000 6600lb 76in 112in 26in x 18in x 13in 90lb 3 top
EFB -1000 3000kg 1.94m 2.87m .57m x .45m x .33m 40.8kg 1 bottom
EFB -500
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
EFB -200 • Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 ENCLOSED SHALLOW WATER
FLOTATION BAGS
When you need to float an object in extremely shallow water use SUBSALVE’s shallow
water “pillow” shaped Enclosed Flotation Bags (also referred to as boulder bags). Utilize
them in any position - upright or flat, outside or inside of structures—for vessel salvage,
auto recovery, pipeline and cable installation and emergency flotation for ships, aircraft,
submersibles and ROVs.
Adaptive
·  Configure with a multitude of rigging combinations.
·  Use with a single or multiple attachment points around the perimeter of the bag.
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
Lifting Harness
·  Heavy nylon lift harness built into the body of the lift bag
·  Safe working ratio of 6:1
Safe and easy to use
·  Equipped with all necessary hardware—ready for immediate use
·  3/4" NPT inflation/deflation port equipped with ball valve
·  Stainless steel quick disconnect for inflation
·  Pressure relief valves: set to release at 2.5 psi above ambient pressure
·  Enough pressure relief valves are installed in each bag to allow expanding to vent
should a free ascent occur.

Model Lift Capacity Height Length Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight

EFB-200-SW 220 lb/100 kg 29in/.74m 38in /.97m 15in x 11in x 7in/.38m x .28m x .18m 12 lb/5.4 kg
EFB-500-SW 550 lb/ 250 kg 32in/.82m 51in/1.31m 17in x 12in x 8in/.44m x .31m x .21m 20 lb/9.1 kg
EFB-1000-SW 1100 lb/ 500 kg 44in/1.13m 51in/1.31m 18in x 13in x 10in/.46m x .33m x .26m 32 lb/14.5 kg
EFB-2000-SW 2200 lb/1000 kg 55in/1.41m 60in/1.54m 20in x 15in x 9.5in/.51m x .38m x .24m 50 lb/22.7 kg
EFB-4000-SW 4400 lb/2000 kg 69in/1.77m 75in /1.92m 22in x 15in x 13in/.56m x .38m x .33m 70 lb/31.7 kg
EFB-6000-SW EFB-6000-SW 6600 lb/3000 kg 76in /1.94m 112in/2.87m 26in x 18in x 13in/.57m x .45m x .33m 90 lb/40.8 kg
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
• Custom sizes available.
EFB-4000-SW • All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

EFB-2000-SW

EFB-1000-SW

EFB-500-SW

EFB-200-SW

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 SALVAGE PONTOONS

Totally-enclosed, cylindrical bags are ideal for shallow water salvage, reducing the
draft of a vessel or raising an object closer to the surface. They are invaluable in cable
and pipeline operations and where long tows are planned.

Fabric
SP-70000’s raising the Russian K-77
submarine. ·  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

Fittings
·  Replaceable, heavy-duty nylon webbing lift harness is built into the body of the lift bag,
with a safe working ratio of 6:1
·  The harness maintains the lift bag in a horizontal position while insuring maximum
stability
·  Equipped with shackles, valves and all necessary hardware for immediate use
SP-70000’s and SP-40000’s used to reduce ·  3/4" NPT inflation port with 3/4" stainless steel ball valves for inflation and deflating
the draft of a newly constructed tugboat ·  Stainless steel quick disconnect for inflation
during launch. Photo Credit: Ocean, ·  Pressure relief valves set to release at 2.5psi above ambient pressure
Quebec, Canada.  
Available in both standard cylinder and elongated tubes
 
CAUTION: Salvage Pontoons have multiple attachment points. All attachment points
must be connected with the shackles provided, and the load evenly distributed. Large
pontoons may require a separate lifting beam to evenly distribute the load.

Lift Packaged Cubic Attachment

Model Height Length Weight
Capacity Dimension Points
SP-1000 1100lb 28in 48in 20in x 15in x 9.5in 30lb 2
500kg .72m 1.23m .51m x .38m x .2 m 13kg
SP-2000 2200lb 42in 52in 22in x 15in x 13in 50lb 2
1000kg 1.13m 1.23m .56m x .38m x .33m 23kg
SP-6000’s used to support a pipeline SP-4000 4400lb 44in 78in 26in x 18in x 13in 80lb 2
during installation. 2000kg 1.13m 2.05m .67m x .46m x .33m 36kg
SP-6000 6600lb 53in 68in 41in x 41in x 12in 97lb 2
SP-70000 3000kg 1.36m 2.05m 1.05m x 1.05m x .31m 44kg
SP-12000 12200lb 64in 120in 41in x 41in x 18in 140lb 4
SP-40000
5500kg 1.54m 3.10m 1.05m x 1.05m x .46m 64kg
SP-20000 SP-20000 22000lb 69in 162in 41in x 48in x 24in 190lb 4
SP-12000 10000kg 1.77m 4.15m 1.05m x 1.23m x .62m 86kg
SP-6000
SP-4000 SP-40000 44000lb 92in 181in 41in x 48in x 38in 325lb 5
SP-2000 20000kg 2.36m 4.64m 1.05m x 1.23m x .97m 173kg
SP-1000
SP-70000 77000lb 115in 207in 41in x 48in x 48in 425lb 7
35000kg 3.08m 4.77m 1.05m x 1.23m x 1.23m 193kg

• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.

• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 SALVAGE PONTOONS - VERTICAL

Totally-enclosed, cylindrical bags are ideal for shallow water salvage, reducing the
draft of a vessel or raising an object closer to the surface. They are invaluable in cable
and pipeline operations. These bags are rigged with a single bottom and top pick
point with internal strap to allow for the load to be lifted from the top of the bag.

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

Fittings
·  Replaceable, heavy-duty nylon webbing lift harness is built into the body of
the lift bag, with a safe working ratio of 6:1
·  The harness maintains the lift bag in a vertical position while insuring
maximum stability
·  Equipped with shackles, valves and all necessary hardware for immediate use
·  Two 3/4" NPT inflation ports with 3/4" stainless steel ball valves for inflation
and deflation
·  Pressure relief valves set to release at 2.5psi above ambient pressure

Model Lift Capacity Diameter Height Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight

SPV-2000 2200 lb/1000 kg 38in/0.97m 56in/1.42m 22in x 15in x 13in/.56m x .38m x .33m 50 lb/23 kg
SPV-4000 4400 lb/2000 kg 48in/1.22m 66in/1.68m 26in x 18in x 13in/.67m x .46m x .33m 80 lb/36 kg
SPV-6000 6600 lb/3000 kg 59in/1.5m 82in/2.08m 41in x 41in x 12in/1.05m x 1.05m x .31m 97 lb/44 kg
SPV-10000 11000 lb/5000 kg 65in/1.65m 105in/2.67m 41in x 41in x 16in/1.05m x 1.05m x .41m 130 lb/59 kg
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

SPV-10000

SPV-6000

SPV-4000

SPV-2000

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 MARK V/ORCA
U/W ORDNANCE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

·  This self-contained system is specifically designed for the removal of underwater

mines, weapons or explosives.
·  The system can be deployed by a single diver from a remote location, such as an
inflatable boat.
·  Designed to operate to full lift capacity to a depth of 175ft with the standard two
cylinder kit, and the 330ft with the quad cylinder kit.
·  Equipped with all necessary hardware – ready for immediate use.
·  Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
·  Available in magnetic or non-magnetic MIL specification MIL-M-19595
·  ROV deployable
The Mark V/Orca base system is available in 2,500lb (1,200kg) and 4,400lb (2000kg)
versions and includes:
·  One enclosed lift bag manufactured of heavy-duty yellow 40 oz. urethane-coated
nylon fabric for high abrasion resistance and fuel resistance.
·  Two 80 ft3 aluminum or 100 ft3 aluminum or 87 ft3 fiber-wrapped cylinders.
·  Pressure relief valves
·  Inflation manifold with hoses
·  Tank harness
·  Actuation valve
·  Surface command unit
·  Manual and electrical actuation
Actuation Valve Optional Quad Kit
Optional Items
·  Carry bag
·  Rigid storage/shipping box with carrying handles
·  Time delay actuator
·  Pneumatic actuation
·  Acoustic actuation
·  Spare parts kit
·  Tool kit
·  Repair Kit Optional Acoustic
·  Quad cylinder kit (allows for deeper operational depth) Actuation System

The Mark V/Orca Underwater Explosive Ordnance Disposal System replaces the
MVO-4000 obsolete U.S. Navy Mark II Mod I Flotation Bladder (NSN #8465-00-992-6689) of which
SUBSALVE delivered over 200 units over the last decade.
MVO-2500
The new Mark V/Orca System is approved by the U.S. Navy and is in use by over 25
navies throughout the world.
MVO-1000
Model Lift Capacity Diameter Length Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight

MVO-220 220lb / 100kg 18in / 0.46m 24in / .61m 18in x 13in x 10in /.46m x .33m x .25m 18lb / 8.2kg

MVO-550 550lb / 250kg 24in / .61m 36in / .92m 26in x 18in x 13in /.61m x .46m x .33m 36lb / 16.4kg

MVO-550
MVO 550 MVO-1000 1100lb / 500kg 31in / 0.79m 42in / 1.07m 24in x 24in x 30in /.61m x .61m x .76m 95lb / 43kg

MVO-220
MVO-2 MVO-2500 2500lb / 1200kg 43in / 1.09m 61in / 1.55m 37in x 27in x 19in /.94m x .69m x .76m 145lb / 66kg

MVO-4000 4400lb / 2000kg 48in / 1.22m 74in / 1.88m 56in x 27in x 36in /1.42m x .69m x .91m 195lb / 89kg
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 VEHICLE RECOVERY SYSTEMS
VRS-2000/VRS-4000/VRS-4000-HELO

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
Two 3ft chains with carabiners are ·  RF welded seams
rigged to lift rings placed 40in apart on
the bottom of each bag. They allow for Used by 250 domestic and fifty worldwide public safety dive teams
quick and easy attachment to the front
and rear bumpers or shock brackets of
most vehicles. Bags can also be rigged
VRS-2000 for automobiles and other small vehicles
to cradle the car by connecting the VRS-4000 for trucks, buses and larger vehicles
chains together underneath the vehicle. 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
VRS-2000 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
VRS-4000 ·  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

VRS-4000-HELO
Model Lift Capacity Height Length Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight
(total)
Also available:
An optional two-valve station stainless VRS-2000 4400lb / 2000kg 55in / 1.41m 60in / 1.54m 24in x 24in x 20in /.61m x .61m x .51m 60lb / 27kg
steel manifold assembly with quick
disconnects, shut-offs, and two 50ft hose VRS-4000 8800lb / 4000kg 69in / 1.77m 75in / 1.92m 24in x 24in x 30in /.61m x .61m x .76m 100lb / 45kg
assemblies for remote or controlled
VRS-4000-HELO 4400lb / 2000kg 69in / 1.77m 75in / 1.92m 24in x 24in x 18in /.61m x .61m x .46m 55lb / 25kg
inflation. SUBSALVE VRS-2000 sales
and instructional video, 18 min. DVD.
U.S. Patent No. 5,755,172 • Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 QUAD BAGS

Tech divers, wreck divers and public safety divers use this multi-purpose bag as:
·  A lift bag to recover objects.
·  An up-line float.
·  A decompression-line float.
·  A dry bag.
·  An inflatable dive flag/float to warn off boaters.
 
Quad bags are ready to go
·  Manufactured of high-strength, lightweight, vinyl coated nylon fabric.
·  Can be rolled up small enough to carry on every dive.
·  Screened on both sides with a bright red “divers down” flag for high visibility
·  Equipped with an oral inflation and an optional lanyard operated dump valve.
·  Equipped with
– Velcro tie strap
– Bottom waterproof closure
QB-200
– Stainless steel snap
QB-100 – Oral inflation
QB-50 – Equipped with all necessary hardware ready for immediate use.
– U.S. Patent No. D-362,817

Model Lift Capacity Width Overall Height Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight
QB-50 55lb / 25kg 14in / 0.36m 30in / 0.77m 15in x 10in x 2in /.38m x .26m x .05m 1.0lb / 0.45kg
QB-100 105lb / 47kg 28in / 0.72m 30in / 0.77m 15in x 10in x 2in /.38m x .26m x .05m 1.5lb / 0.68kg
QB-200 205lb / 93kg 40n / 1.02m 36in / 0.92m 15in x 10in x 3in /.38m x .26m x .08m 2.5lb / 1.13kg

RAPID RECOVERY SYSTEM

The Rapid Recovery System is a self-contained system including an enclosed
commercial or professional lift bag with a pocket to hold the necessary air cylinder
to fully inflate the lift bag at 100ft of depth.
RRS-2000 RRS Includes:
·  Tank pocket
RRS-1000 ·  Inflation yoke with check valve and hose
·  Velcro valise to contain the bag
·  Optional remote actuation valve
RRS-500 Optional Actuation Valve
·  Air cylinder optional—not included
RRS-200
RRS-100 Model Lift Capacity Width Overall Height Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight
RRS-100 120lb / 55kg 16in / 0.41m 30in / 0.77m 14in x 10in x 6in /.36m x .26m x .15m 5lb / 2.27kg
RRS-200 220lb / 100kg 22in / 0.56m 36in / 0.92m 15in x 11in x 7in /.38m x .28m x .18m 7lb / 3.18kg
RRS-500 550lb / 250kg 29in / 0.74m 43in / 1.07m 15in x 11in x 7in /.38m x .28m x .18m 12lb / 5.45kg
RRS-1000 1100lb / 500kg 35in / 0.90m 56in / 1.44m 18in x 13in x 10in /.46m x .33m x .26m 17lb / 7.7kg
RRS-2000 2200lb / 1000kg 44in / 1.13m 63in / 1.62m 20in x 15in x 9.5in /.51m x .38m x .29m 30lb / 13.6kg

• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.

• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 CABLE FLOAT/PIPELINE FLOATS
Cable/Pipeline Float - Salvage Float Balloon
· Includes 3 stainless steel lift rings and inflation port.
·  Used for light salvage as well as cable flotation and suspension
·  Part No. SFB-300 - Manufactured to US Military specification NSN 2050-00-574-7963
and in accordance to dwg. No. 4563094.

Model Lift Capacity Inflated Diameter Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight

SFB-100 110lb / 50kg 22in / 0.56m 15in x 11in x 7in /.38m x .28m x .18m 6lb / 2.7kg
SFB-200 220lb / 100kg 27in / 0.69m 15in x 11in x 7in /.38m x .28m x .18m 8lb / 3.6kg
SFB-300 330lb / 150kg 30in / 0.76m 18in x 13in x 10in /.46m x .33m x .25m 10lb / 4.5kg
SFB-500 550lb / 250kg 34in / 0.86m 24in x 18in x 10in /.61m x .46m x .25m 12lb / 5.4kg

PROPELLER BAGS
Prop bag
·  Specially designed lift bags used to remove and install boat propellers.
·  Available in three standard sizes (100lb, 200lb, 300lb), custom sizes available.
·  Each lift bag has 4 lift points and one dump valve with lanyard for manual
operation.

Lift Packaged Cubic

Model Length Width Height Weight
Capacity Dimension
PB-100 110lb 28in 9in 14in 15in x 11in x 7in 6lb
50kg .71m .23m .36m .38m x .28m x .18m 2.7kg
PB-200 220lb 36in 12in 18in 18in x 13in x 10in 8lb
100kg .91m .31m .46m .46m x .33m x .25m 3.6kg
PB-300 330lb 48in 16in 24in 24in x 18in x 10in 10lb
150kg 1.22m .41m .61m .61m x .46m x .25m 4.5kg

BRS-100
·  Specially designed for use by law enforcement to recover or remove
explosives or other dangerous devices.
·  The Bomb Recovery System 100 includes the following.
·  One 25lb float
·  One 50b float
·  One 100lb float
·  Each float includes one 2.5psi pressure relief valve and a 1/4in quick
disconnect for inflation.
·  100ft LP inflation hose with quick disconnects
·  105ft high strength polypro line with carabiner
·  Carry bag
 
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS,
U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 WATER LOAD TEST BAG

Innovative Design
·  SUBSALVE USA’s Water Load Test Bags are constructed using the same technology
used in our world class lift bags. These bags makes it easier to load test structures due
to their very low handling weight and make it possible to test in areas with insufficient
access for conventional solid weights.
·  Equipped with all the necessary hardware and 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

Easy to use
·  PF-WLTB-1000 – PF-WLTB-6000
1 1/4 in NPT port accepts a 1 1/4in discharge hose for fast deflation.
·  PF-WLTB-10000 – PF-WLTB-20000
2in NPT stainless steel flange accepts a 2in discharge hose for fast deflation.
·  PF-WLTB-40000 – PF-WLTB-70000
3in NPT stainless steel flange accepts a 3in discharge hose for fast deflation
of the larger water weight test bags.
·  PF-WLTB-100000
4in NPT stainless steel flange accepts a 4in discharge hose for fast deflation
of the larger water weight test bags.
Lift Straps
PF-WLTB-100000 ·  Below PF-WLTB-4000
– Multiple nylon lift straps sewn directly to bottom of lift bag, which bears load
PF-WLTB-70000
and provides safe working ratio of 6:1.
·  PF-WLTB-4000 and above
PF-WLTB-40000
– Designed with a replaceable heavy-duty nylon webbing lift harness fabricated into
the skin of the bag, which bears the load and provides a safe working ratio of 6:1.
 
Model Lift Capacity Diameter Overall Height Packaged Cubic Dimension Weight
PF-WLTB-1000 1100lb / 500kg 35in / 0.90m 56in / 1.44m 18in x 13in x 10in /.46m x .33m x .26m 17lb / 7.7kg
PF-WLTB-2000 2200lb / 1000kg 48in / 1.22m 59in / 1.50m 20in x 15in x 9.5in /.51m x .38m x .29m 30lb / 13.6kg
PF-WLTB-4000 4400lb / 2000kg 54in / 1.38m 94in / 2.41m 24in x 24in x 24in /.61m x .61m x .61m 50lb / 22.7kg
PF-WLTB-6000 6600lb / 3000kg 61in / 1.56m 108in / 2.77m 41in x 41in x 8in /1.04m x 1.04m x .21m 80lb / 36.3kg
PF-WLTB-10000 11000lb / 5000kg 72in / 1.83m 120in / 3.05m 41in x 41in x 8in /1.04m x 1.04m x .25m 105lb / 47kg
PF-WLTB-12000 13200lb / 6000kg 80in / 1.79m 130in / 3.33m 41in x 41in x 12in /1.04m x 1.04m x .31m 125lb / 56.7kg
PF-WLTB-20000 22000lb / 10000kg 93in / 2.38m 146in / 4.10m 41in x 48in x 18in /1.04m x 1.23m x .46m 190lb / 86.2kg
PF-WLTB-40000 44000lb / 20000kg 120in / 3.07m 201in / 6.16m 41in x 48in x 24in/1.04m x 1.23m x .62m 325lb / 147.7kg
PF-WLTB-20000
PF-WLTB-70000 77000lb / 35000kg 144in / 3.69m 258in / 6.77m 41in x 48in x 38in /1.04m x 1.23m x .97m 410lb / 186.9kg
PF-WLTB-12000
PF-WLTB-10000
PF-WLTB-100000 110000lb / 50000kg 166in / 4.22m 316in / 8.03m 40in x 50in x 54in/1.02m x 1.27m x 1.37m 525lb / 238kg
PF-WLTB-6000 • Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.
PF-WLTB-4000 • Custom sizes available.
PF-WLTB-2000 • All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.
PF-WLTB-1000

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 LIFEBOAT DAVIT TEST BAGS/KIT

The Subsalve USA lifeboat davit testing system allows for lifeboat davits and other
structures to be load tested in areas with insufficient access for conventional solid
weights. The handling weight of water filled test bags compared to solid weights is
substantially reduced increasing ease of use.
 
To use the system simply place the empty bag in the desired location, fill with
water, execute the load test and discharge the water from the bag.

Components
·  Desired number of 375KG capacity test bags (6 handling straps per bag)
·  3/4" x 50ft Inflation a & discharge hoses with quick couplers fittings
·  6 station manifold with 3/4" quick couplers
·  Air driven double diaphragm pump rated to 15 GPM.
·  25ft Inflation & discharge hoses
 

General Dimensions

Length 88in / 2.24m

Diameter 18.5in / 0.47m

Load Weight 825lb / 375kg

• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.

• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS,
ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 Stock #
Fenders
Size FEND-AIR® INFLATABLE
FA-1224 12in x 24in / 30cm x 61cm MARINE FENDERS
FA-1236 12in x 36in / 30cm x 91cm
FA-1248 12in x 48in / 30cm x 122cm
FA-1260 12in x 60in / 30cm x 152cm
FA-1272 12in x 72in / 30cm x 183cm
FA-1296 12in x 96in / 30cm x 244cm
FA-12120 12in x 120in / 30cm x 305cm

FA-1824 18in x 24in /46cm x 61cm

FA-1836 18in x 36in / 46cm x 91cm
FA-1848 18in x 48in / 46cm x 122cm
FA-1860 18in x 60in / 46cm x 152cm
FA-1872 18in x 72in / 46cm x 183cm
FA-1896 18in x 96in / 46cm x 244cm
FA-18120 18in x 120in / 46cm x 305cm

FA-2424 24in x 24in / 61cm x 61cm

FA-2436 24in x 36in / 61cm x 91cm
FA-2448 24in x 48in / 61cm x 122cm
FA-2460 24in x 60in / 61cm x 152cm
FA-2472 24in x 72in / 61cm x 183cm
FA-2496 24in x 96in / 61cm x 244cm
FA-24120 24in x 120in / 61cm x 305cm

FA-3636 36in x 36in / 91cm x 91cm

Made to the highest yacht quality to provide
FA-3648 36in x 48in / 91cm x 122cm
maximum protection to your vessel while at a
FA-3672 36in x 72in / 91cm x 183cm floating or stationary dock or while rafted. For
FA-3684 36in x 84in / 91cm x 213cm use on vessels of all sizes including recreation,
FA-36120 36in x 120in / 91cm x 305cm commercial and military. Manufactured of heavy-duty urethane and vinyl coated
FA-36168 36in x 168in / 91cm x 427cm nylon fabric for high strength puncture and abrasion resistance and resistance to
petro-chemicals. Stainless steel rings on each end allows FEND-AIR fenders to be
rigged horizontally or vertically. High quality inflatable boat valve for convenient
FA-4860 48in x 60in / 122cm x 152cm
inflation or deflation for storage. Light weight and easy to deploy.
FA-4872 48in x 72in / 122cm x 183cm
FA-4884 48in x 84in / 122cm x 213cm FEND-AIR fenders are available in black, white and navy blue.
FA-48120 48in x 120in / 122cm x 305cm Custom colors and sizes available.
FA-48240 48in x 240in / 122cm x 610cm
FEND-AIR fender covers are available in Polartec fleece.
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior
to shipping. ACCESSORIES
• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with
IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department
of Defense Standards.

120V High Turbo 12V High Volume Dock fendering System

Volume Pump Foot Pump Pump Straps and Bracket Kit

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 AIRCRAFT LIFT BAG

The Aircraft Lifting Bag is used to lift crippled aircraft from runways or terrain where it
is impractical or impossible to use standard aircraft jacks. SUBSALVE USA is currently
manufacturing these airlifting pneumatic bags for the U.S. Air Force, as well as many
other foreign air forces throughout the world (NSN # 173-00-263-2962).

Constructed of the same urethane-coated nylon as our underwater lift bags, these lift
bags are highly resistant to extreme atmospheric temperature, abrasion and petro-
chemicals.

Equipped with all necessary hardware - ready for immediate use

Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.

Accessories:
·  ¾in diameter 50ft inflation hose
·  Ground cover
 

Model Lift Capacity Inflated Dimension Weight

ACLB-12-3C 12 tonne / 12,000kg 90in x 78in x 72in / 2.29m x 1.98m x 1.83m 185lb / 84kg

ACLB-20-3C 20 tonne / 20,000kg 130in x 112in x 104in / 3.30m x 2.86m x 2.65m 400lb / 181kg

ACLB-40-3C 40 tonne / 40,000kg 165in x 142in x 132in / 4.19m x 3.61m x 3.36m 600lb / 272kg

ACLB-40-3C

ACLB-20-3C

ACLB-12-3C

• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.

• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 PIPE PLUGGERS

® Nothing temporarily closes

PIPE PLUGGERS a cavity or seals an opening
better than an inflatable plug.
PIPE PLUGGERS are heavy
duty, inflatable pipe plugs especially designed for use during the construction,
maintenance, and repair of pipeline, ducts, and tunnels. PIPE PLUGGERS are constructed
of high tenacity, urethane coated nylon fabric for high strength of over 1000lbs. per inch,
and the urethane coating is resistant to fuel and most other petro-chemicals. Each PIPE
PLUGGER is equipped with rigging hardware, 1/4" to 3/4" inflation ports, and pressure
relief valves to prevent blow ups. PIPE PLUGGERS are also available with a by-pass
design. Stock sizes are available from 12" to 96" diameter. Custom sizes, shapes, and
configurations can be designed and manufactured to meet special needs.

Pipe Max. Max. Thrust at Volume Disp. Length Weight Valve

Dia. Press. Head Maximum Head
in psig ft psi tons ft3 lb in lb in
12 23 52 22 1.3 2.22 138 32 12 Stem
14 23 52 22 1.9 3.9 243 40 15 0.75
16 23 52 22 2.3 5.24 327 44 20 0.75
18 23 52 22 2.9 6.18 386 46 25 0.75
20 22 50 21 3.5 8.2 512 49 28 0.75
22 22 50 21 4 9.9 624 58 33 0.75
24 20 45 19 4.5 13.6 848 60 40 0.75
28 19 43 18 5 18.92 1179 66 44 0.75
30 17 39 17 6 25.42 1584 72 50 0.75
32 16 35 15.2 6.5 30.5 1915 80 55 0.75
34 15 34 14.5 7 31.42 1980 84 57 0.75
36 15 34 14.5 7.5 35.37 2208 87 65 0.75
42 13 30 13 9 65.87 4105 101 96 0.75
48 11 25 11 10 96.48 6021 114 140 0.75
54 9 210 9 10.5 135.42 8448 128 160 0.75
60 8 19 8.5 12 192.08 11987 142 190 0.75
66 7 16 7 12.3 253.66 15850 152 255 0.75
72 6 14 6.2 13 338.8 20085 170 270 0.75
84 6 14 6.2 17 555.1 34500 200 280 0.75
96 5 12 5 20 796.25 49650 210 378 0.75

• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.

• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS,
U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 INFLAT-A-TANK

INFLAT-A-TANK manufactures rugged, flexible storage containers for water, fuel,

sanitary discharge, and other liquids. Every tank is manufactured of heavy duty
urethane coated nylon fabric. The nylon fabric has a breaking strength of over 1000
® lbs. per inch, and the urethane coating is resistant to fuels and most petro-chemicals.
Each tank is equipped with inlet and discharge ports and are available with optional
vents and tie downs. Stock sizes are available for boats, campers, mobile homes,
and industrial applications. Tanks are affordable, easy to install, and require minimal
maintenance.
 

Water, Oil and Fuel Storage Tanks

Capacity Dimensions empty Dimensions Filled Approx. Ship
Model
(±6in) (±6in) Weight Weight
Number
(Gallons) (Liters) Width Length Width Length Height (lbs) (lbs)
IFT-250 250 946 6'8” 6'8” 6'2” 6'2” 1' 25 55
IFT-500 500 1893 6'8” 9'9” 5'11” 9' 1'6” 32 62
IFT-900 900 3407 9' 10'2” 8' 9'2” 2' 41 75
IFT-1000 1000 3786 9' 11'2” 6'8” 8' 10'1” 44 78
IFT-1200 1200 4543 11'2” 10' 10'1” 8'11” 2'2” 49 83
IFT-1500 1500 5678 11'2” 11'2” 9'11” 9'11” 2'6” 54 97
IFT-2000 2000 7571 12'4” 12'4” 11' 11' 2'8” 63 102
IFT-2500 2500 9464 13'6” 13'6” 12'2” 12'2” 2'8” 74 123
IFT-3000 3000 11356 13'6” 15' 12' 15'6” 3' 87 141
IFT-3500 3500 13249 13'6” 17' 12' 15'6” 3' 91 145
IFT-5000 5000 18927 16'10” 16'8” 15' 14'10” 3'8” 110 170
IFT-6000 6000 22713 18' 17'6” 16' 15'6” 4' 122 180
IFT-10000 10000 37854 21'4” 22'4” 19'4” 20'4” 4' 180 258
IFT-15000 15000 56781 27' 25'1” 25' 23'1” 4' 252 333
IFT-20000 20000 75708 24' 29' 22' 27' 5'8” 325 410
IFT-25000 25000 94635 24' 36' 23' 35' 5'8” 440 528
IFT-50000 50000 189271 23'11” 65' 22'9” 63'9” 5'8” 780 820
IFT-100000 100000 378541 61'3” 61'9” 59'3” 59'9” 4' 1519 1668

• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping.

• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS, U.S. Department of Defense Standards.

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 ACCESSORIES

MN-2 MN-4 MN-8

2 Station Manifold 4 Station Manifold 8 Station Manifold

Integrated Inflation
System:
• (1) IYA
• (1) MN-2
• (2) IHA

IYA–Inflation Yoke Assembly

IHA–Inflation Hose Assembly
(3/8" x 50' w/ SS Quick Disconnects)

SSBV–Stainless Steel
Ball Valve: Shackle: 5/8" to 2"
3/4" Cam-Lock Coupler
• 1/4" NPT SSQD–Stainless Steel Quick Disconnect
• 3/4" NPT
• 1 1/4" NPT

PRV–L
PDV–Plunger Dump Valve Pressure Relief Valve

PRV–F PRV–S–HV PRV–S

Pressure Relief Valve Pressure Relief Valve Pressure Relief Valve

Minor Repair Kit (Part # RK) Major Repair Kit (Part # MJRK)
FS10–Flex Straps 3" x 10':
• The SUBSALVE Flex strap is 3" by 10'
• Each SUBSALVE USA lift bag is tested prior to shipping. heavy nylon lift strap with 6 lift eyes per strap
• Custom sizes available.
• All Subsalve USA products are compliant with IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS, ABS,
• 6000lb Safe working load per eye
U.S. Department of Defense Standards. • 2 straps per set

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 Turkish Air Logistic Command Deutsche Unterwasser
U.A.E. Government Discovery Channel

CLIENTS US Air Force

US Army
Disney Cruise Lines
Dive Commercial International, Inc.
US Army Corps of Engineers Dive Rescue International
US Border Patrol Divers Supply, Inc.
US Coast Guard Divex
US Department of Interior Duke Energy
GOVERNMENT CLIENTS US Geological Survey Exxon
Argentinean Navy US Navy Geico Insurance
Australian Navy General Dynamics
Austrian Navy INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS General Motors
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Audubon Society Global Diving & Salvage, Inc.
Canadian Coast Guard Brigham Young University GPC
Canadian Force Army Dive Centre Broward College Halliburton Subsea
Canadian Navy Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering High-Tech Diving & Safety, Inc.
Chilean Navy College of Oceaneering Interspiro
Connecticut State Police Florida Institute of Technology Jack Vilas & Associates, Inc.
Danish Defence Florida State University James Cameron
E.P.A. Indiana University Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc.
Ecuadorian Navy Institute of Nautical Archeology Lifeguard Systems, Inc.
Estonian Navy Louisiana Technical College Lockheed Martin
F.B.I. National Polytechnic College of Engineering Lufesa Divers
Finnish Navy & Oceaneering Mainstream Commercial Divers, Inc.
German Navy Oregon State University Matjack
Greek Air Force Pennsylvania State University McCallister Towing
Indian Navy Scripps Institute of Oceanography McDermott Caspian Contractors, Inc.
Israeli Navy Texas A&M Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Italian Navy University of Alaska Modern Continental Construction
Japanese Defense Agency University of Azores Monterey Bay Aquarium
Joint POW/MIA Command University of Bremen Moran Towing
Kentucky State Police University of California Myto S.R.L.
Korean Maritime Police University of New Hampshire Nippon Kaiyo Co., Ltd.
Maine State Police University of North Carolina Northrop Grumman
Mexican Navy University of Wisconsin Oceaneering International, Inc.
Michigan State Police US Merchant Marine Academy Oracle Team USA
Moscow Airport US Navy EOD Training School Pacific Commercial Diving Supply
N.A.S.A. Webb Institute Phoenix International
N.O.A.A. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Resolve Marine Group, Inc.
National Marine Fisheries Rovsco, Inc.
National Park Service COMMERCIAL CLIENTS SAIC
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Acergy US, Inc. Sea Tow International
New York State Police ADS Inc. Submarine Manufacturing & Products LTD
New Zealand Navy American Diving Supply Subsea 7
Norwegian Navy Amron International, Inc. Swiber Offshore
NSPA NATO Aqua Air Industries, Inc. Synergy Diving & Equipment
Panamanian Navy Aqua Lung Technip
Peruvian Navy Aquatica The Ocean Corporation
Portuguese Navy Arco Titan Maritime, LLC
Romanian Navy Atlantis Submarines Tow Boat US
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Bauer Compressors, Inc. Trim Systems
Royal Thai Navy Beauchat International Trinity Yachts, LLC
Saudi Arabian Government Bisso Marine Co., Inc. Underwater Construction Corporation
Saudi Navy Blue Ocean Tackle, Inc. United Space Alliance
Singapore Navy Cal Dive International United Technologies
South Carolina Law Enforcement Casco Antiguo Universal Studios
South Korean Navy CBS Entertainment - CSI Miami Vessel Assist
Spanish Navy Chaxton Vetter GMBH
State of Qatar Chevron Warner Brothers
Swiss Military Cold Water Divers Inc.
Tawain Navy Con Edison
Tennessee Valley Authority Conrad Industries, Inc.
Turkish Air Force Deca Diving Equipment of America

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 PHOTO GALLERY

Draft reduction for newly constructed tugboat Custom Vertical Pontoons Professional 4,000 lbs. Lift Divers re-rigging
launching using Salvage Pontoons 40,000 lbs. manufactured to allow Bags raising 5 ton marble Enclosed Flotation
and Salvage Pontoons 70,000 lbs. accurate horizontal control column sections from a Bags 2,000 lbs. on
during large pipe and valve 200 BC Roman shipwreck James Cameron’s
maintenance and assembly. off of Turkey. Deepsea Challenger.

Enclosed Flotation Bags 6,000 lbs. Raising Wayne Newton’s yacht with Professional Lift Bags Lowering instrumentation using Enclosed
used as pneumatic jacks/skids to 12,000 lbs. and Enclosed Flotation Bags 6,000 lbs. Metropolitan Flotation Bags 500 lbs. and Enclosed Flotation
remove and re-launch a grounded Marine Solutions, Arizona, USA. Bags 6,000 lbs.
crewboat.

Salvage Pontoons 4,000 lbs. being used on an ocean wave Fend Air Inflatable Marine Fenders on Shallow water wreck removal
energy system. custom motor yacht. using clusters of Enclosed
Flotation Bags 2,000 lbs.

Roof load testing using Enclosed Water Load Test Bags. Installation of oil pipeline in the Middle East using Salvage Pontoons 6,000 lbs.

Small aircraft salvage using Enclosed Flotation Yacht salvage using Salvage Pontoons 2,000 lbs. and
Bags 2,000 lbs. Salvage Pontoons 20,000 lbs. Photo credit: Vessel Assist -
SanDiego.
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SUBSALVE USA is the world-leading innovator in buoyancy and engineered inflatables
delivering the best products available all totally manufactured in the USA.
 
SUBSALVE USA has patented and trademarked designs, and is America’s #1 manufacturer
of standard and custom underwater flotation devices. SUBSALVE has created systems for
every branch of the U.S. Military in addition to more than 30 foreign navies, militaries and
governments.
 
SUBSALVE USA manufactures open bottom, enclosed and custom flotation devices.
Standard bags are available in lift capacities from 25 to 100,000 lbs. as well as custom
flotation devices and systems for special applications that exceed the capabilities of
our standard products.
 
Each SUBSALVE USA product is tested prior to shipping, and must meet rigorous U.S.
Department of Defense requirements and compliance with IMCA Standards.
 
Our other products and brands include:

MARK V/ORCA

VEHICLE RECOVERY SYSTEMS

WATER WEIGHT TEST BAGS

AIRCRAFT LIFTING BAGS

PIPE PLUGGERS®

INFLAT-A-TANK®

FEND AIR®

RAPID RECOVERY SYSTEMS

CABLE & PIPELINE FLOATS

PROPELLER BAGS

BOMB RECOVERY SYSTEMS

SUBSALVE USA Corporation, P.O. Box 2030, North Kingstown, RI 02852 USA
P: 401.884.8801 • TF: 800.466.6962 • F: 401.884.8868 • www.subsalve.com • richard@subsalve.com