DESCO Browne Commercial Diving Helmet

The DESCO "Lightweight" series of helmets are of the same materials and constructions as their heavier brothers. They have considerably less weight and volume than the "heavies". All share the Lightweight (Sponge) pattern breastplate and top shell, with modifications to suit varying customer and market demands.

The Browne Commercial Diving Helmet is similar in design to the Japanese and Bob Kirby helmets favored by many commercial divers. Its standard features include oversized windows sealed with O-rings, an integrated air control valve, a large air diffuser/muffler, a low profile air/communications block, and a double exhaust valve. The air inlet can be adapted to a variety of hose fittings including 1 1/16"-17, 9/16"-18 Oxygen, and JIC. The helmet is fitted with a four wire Marsh Marine type plug set up for two wire operation, but can be adapted in the field for four wire operation with the addition of a microphone. The exhaust uses the proven U.S. Navy Mark V valve as the primary stage and a rubber flapper valve secondary stage. This arrangement significantly reduces the chance of water leaking back through the exhaust valve. The breastplate is a standard lightweight type used on the Sponge, Abalone, and Agar Helmets. The bolt pattern and shape is similar to the Japanese, Chinese, and the fiberglass breastplates in use today. A pair of combination lashing post/eyelets are standard, but Mark V loops or no fittings are an option. Helmet comes standard in heavy tin plating. Shipping weight approximately 45 lbs.

Option for Browne Helmets:

Breastplate loops P/N 21149 (standard on Abalone)

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