All the different models are made in exactly the same way, with an innerbody weighted with aggregate to human proportions, held inside the outer carcass. The aggregate is distributed around the body in weighted packets in such a way that slumping of the weight is prevented, allowing the dummy to maintain its form during and after use.

Follow CDC protocols for disease control, and manikin instructions for maintaining best protection. Airways must be replaced according to instructions to remove any chance of bacteria growth and contamination. Use household cleaners like soap and water, 409, Fantastic, or others to remove dirt and grime from the manikins. Laerdal adapters function only with Heart Stream models. Heart Start models will not work.

Yes! Use an automotive paste wax like Turtle Wax on the areas of the vinyl skin where the pads are to be placed. The pads will peel off easier, too.

The three main types, Flame Retardant (FR), Water Rescue (WR) and General Purpose (GP), all use different materials; the GP manikins (our most popular models) use heavy duty canvas, Nylon and polyurethane foam, whilst the FR models are made using a mixture of glass fibre, Kevlar, PBI Gold and heat resistant foam. The WR manikins use P.V.C, Nylon mesh and non absorbent foam. All manikins apart from the FR models are reinforced using high density polypropylene webbing.

We could probably accommodate requests for any weight of manikin up to 100Kg; anything not from our current range would certainly be more expensive and would not have the weight screen printed on the warning label on the head.

Yes we have a rescue training dummy risk assessment and an equipment note covering the whole dummy range, this information can be found at the bottom of the Rescue Training Dummy page.

A range of accessories are available for Ruth Lee rescue manikins: Kevlar lined leg protectors, thermal tabards and heat packs, injury armbands and weighted vests in both 10 and 20Kg weights.

Yes, we can provide N.S.N numbers for the RL50 and RL20 general purpose manikins, we can also supply them for the water rescue man overboard model.

Yes we now produce an excellent carrying bag for the dummies, they make moving the dummies far easier for two people.

Because the Water Rescue manikins are made from a tough Nylon mesh, water will very easily drain from the carcass; holes are also drilled in the Wellington boots to aid the process. with all the manikins, we recommend that they are hung up to dry using the webbing loop on the back of the carcass .

CPR manikins may be purchased from EMS Safety Services. The manikins retail for anywhere from $35.00 to $422.00 depending on your training needs. It is recommended that instructors purchase manikins and keep them available for upcoming classes. Once you purchase a set of manikins, you can rent them out to new instructors to help generate money for your business.

The recommended temperature range for usage of CPR Prompt manikins is from 40 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If the manikins were exposed to very cold temperatures, they would not be damaged, however the chest compression piston will be stiffer until it warms up.

These manikins are intended to be used for snatch rescues from smoke/fire houses and should not be exposed to extreme temperatures for long periods. It should be remembered that the PBI Gold used for the overalls is the same material used for fire kit, and will break down if exposed to naked flame for any length of time. The FR manikins can be used many times at temperatures of between 200-250˚C without damage, but damage will occur at temperatures in excess of 350-400˚C.

GP manikins can be used in most circumstances but they should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 100˚C; neither should they be placed in close proximity to heat sources or naked flame.

Among others, our thermal measurement systems will test to ASTM D1518, ASTM F1868, and ISO 11092 (hotplates); ASTM F1291, ASTM F1720, ENV 342, EN 511, and EN 31092 (manikins). Please contact us if your requirements are not shown here - we can most likely accommodate your needs. Our manikins are normally user-application driven, and are a response to customer needs from a variety of industries - textile, automotive, fire protection, and government/military research.

We have supplied systems for other industries by applying our manufacturing concepts to produce body forms not available from standard sources. We cannot cost effectively supply manikins for fashion or display purposes. We construct our feet in two or three parts for ease of insertion into semi-rigid footwear. We have been able to easily fit the model into hunting boots, ski boots, and even rigid shell in-line skates.

The torso of a CPR Prompt manikin is made of a tough, yet soft foam-based construction, treated with a DURACOAT™ smooth skin-like finish (vinyl coating) to provide years of satisfied service. independent lab tested our manikins with a test fixture designed to simulate chest compressions. The results showed that CPR Prompt manikins could withstand the equivalent of 10,000 student usages, with minimal sign of wear and tear.

Ruth Lee training dummies are a different product from Simulaids Rescue Randy, they act more like an unconcious casualty and are more suited to most training scenarios. The Simulaids products are ideal where a more visually realistic or rigid casualty is required eg RTC training.

Yes, these manikins will survive an accidental fall from a second floor window, but Ruth Lee Ltd would not recommend that anyone purposely do this. The manikins will of course survive a fall from height onto a recognised safety product designed for that purpose.

While manikins and hotplates use similar basic principles to determine heat loss and insulation values, they typically have different end goals. A hotplate is designed to provide accurate one-dimensional heat and moisture flow through a fabric sample to determine thermal and water vapor resistance. The goal is to accurately evaluate the material properties.

Metal-skinned manikins tend to produce a more uniform surface temperature due to conductivity of the metal, and use point sensors for data collection. Their accuracy makes them best suited as high-end research tools. Plastic-skinned manikins were developed as a lower cost industry tool, and use distributed wire sensors for data collection. Both styles can be fitted with fabric sweating skins.

The manikins will not stick to each other, even when stored in very warm temperatures. The coating is “block resistant” (i.e. resists adhering to other coated objects) up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Warm temperatures will not damage the bellows or other manikin parts.