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Macinnes Mark 7 Stretcher :: Part 2

more details on the mark 7

An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher pack frame
the Mk7 pack frame
An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher showing the inner kitbag container8
inner kitbag container

The stretcher is carried on a pack frame, which doubles as a rear shaft carrying harness. Within the folded stretcher is space in which the rescuers personal equipment can be carried.

 

An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher folded
the Mk 7 folded
An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher showing straps
Mk 7 retaining straps

The compact size of the Mark 7 makes it ideal for gaining access to difficult locations and offers little wind resistance and is compact for mass storage.

 

An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher titanium quick-fit extension shafts
quick-fit extension shafts
An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher titanium quick-fit extension shafts
another shot of the titanium shafts

Both the folding titanium foot rest and head protector double as grab handles, especially useful for helicopter use/ confined spaces.

 

An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher being used on a cableway
Mk7 on a cableway

The stretcher shell is constructed from a new composite material of amazing strength, resistant to abrasion and low temperatures

 

An image of an X-ray of a skull taken throught the composite material of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher
X-ray of skull through composite

The main structure's composite makeup allows for X-rays to be taken without removal from stretcher

 

An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher six point lifting harness
the six point s/s lifting harness

The Mark 7 can be supplied with a six point s/s lifting harness.

 

An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher being winched onto a SeaKing helicopter
attached to SeaKing winch

When being winched, or horizontally lowered, both shafts can fold over patient.

 

An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher wheel unit close up
close-up of wheel unit
An image of the MacInnes Mark 7 Stretcher wheel unit
the MacInnes Mk7 wheel unit

It can also be supplied with similar wheel units for other Macinnes stretchers. The standard, fold-flat wheel unit with light alloy 48 spoke wheel and solid tyre can be clipped on in seconds.

 
 

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