Pyrotechnics
Leave shore safe in the knowledge that you have the most
reliable pyrotechnic distress signals onboard. RFD stocks a
comprehensive range of COMET pyrotechnics used by mariners around
the world - all SOLAS approved and manufactured to ISO 9001
standard. Always follow the instructions on packs and never use
after the expiry date.
Flare Packs
We can make up flare packs to suit your specific needs, be it
for a dinghy, powerboat, inshore, cruising or coastal pack.
Comet Red Parachute Rocket (SOLAS approved)
- Designed to alert potential rescue craft
- Simple operation - rocket projects to 300m before ejecting
parachute-suspended red flare
- Burn time: 40 seconds at 30,000 candela.
Comet White Parachute Rocket
- Designed to illuminate area for approaching rescue craft from a
distance
- Simple operation - rocket projects to 300m before ejecting
parachute-suspended white flare
- Burn time: 30 seconds at 100,000 candela.
Comet Day/Night Combo Flare
- Easily seen red flare at one end for day or night
signaling
- Orange smoke for daylight use
- Each end fired separately by simple pull cord mechanism
- Burn time: red flare 20 seconds at 30,000 candela, orange smoke
18 seconds.
Comet Pinpoint Red Hand Flare (SOLAS approved)
- For short range signaling
- Simple pull cord firing mechanism
- Burning time: 60 seconds at minimum 15,000 candela.
Comet White Hand Flare
- Designed for use as a collision warning signal
- Intense white light to illuminate small areas
- Simple pull cord firing mechanism
- Burn time: 60 seconds at 15,000 candela.
Comet Mini Flare Pack
- For personal watercraft, hunters, trampers and fishermen
- Complete with launcher and nine flares.
Comet Buoyant Orange Smoke (SOLAS approved)
- Floating daylight signal to locate the position of a lifeboat
or life raft
- Emits dense smoke
- Burn time: 3 minutes.
Comet Orange Hand Smoke
- For powerboats, yachts, dinghies, windsurfers, and personal
wate rcraft
- Produces thick orange smoke for daylight distress
signaling
- Simple pull cord firing mechanism
- Burn time: 60 seconds.
Comet Man Overboard Module (SOLAS approved)
- For cruise liners and commercial ships
- An electric light combined with an orange smoke signaling
device
- Attaches to the lifebuoys located on both bridge wings
- Smoke duration: 15 minutes
- Light duration: 2 hours at 2 candela.
Comet Line Throwing Unit (SOLAS approved)
- Provides a line connection between ships or ship to shore
- Complete set (rocket launcher, 1 x rocket, 1 x 250m line,
weatherproof plastic casing with end caps, handle and
trigger).
Comet Very Pistol & Cartridges
- For firing illuminating & signal cartridges (26.5mm) in an
emergency
- Easy handling
- All metal robust quality
- White, green & red signals, and red parachute cartridges
available
ENQUIRIES
Talk to an RFD expert in your area
Auckland: Wayne van Wyngaard, Tel: 09 306
8609 > Email
Wellington: Olivia Harding, Tel: 04 499
9179 > Email
Nelson: Paul Scholfield, Tel: 03 548 2996
> Email
Christchurch: Jamin Parker, Tel: 03 389
2117 > Email
Rest of South Island: Dave Chapman, Tel: 03 539
1373 > Email