Production Capabilities
Specializing in Critical Safety Items
Survival Innovations leverages design and development experience in the preparation of detailed manufacturing processes and integrated work instructions. We use the same meticulous approach whether we are producing a complicated Critical Safety Item or a simple build-to-print order.
Survival Innovations personnel, equipment, tooling, and supplier network are capable of handling short-run or long-term manufacturing. We can offer a quick turn-around of high-fidelity mockups or rapid prototyping. Our planning, cutting, sewing, assembly, and inspection personnel have experience in manufacturing products to both military and commercial specifications.
We provide critical hardware assembly with serialized traceability when required. And our team can perform ultimate load testing and both destructive/non-destructive testing.
Survival Innovations' Production System:
- DLA-qualified for production of certain Critical Safety Items
- Berry Amendment Compliant
- Has a USA reputable supplier base
- Is proudly Made in America
- Third Party Registered ISO Quality Management System
- Performs AS9102 First Article Inspections for our customers
Survival Innovations’ Production Projects include the following:
- Aircrew Restraint Systems
- Helicopter Seat Cushions
- Chem-Bio Vests and Carriers
- Sling Assemblies for Weapon Systems
- MOLLE-based Equipment Pockets
- Helicopter Helmet Attachment System Components
- Aviation Life Support Equipment Servicing
- Ejection Seat Components
- Parachute System Components
Production Facilities
Our Mills River, North Carolina production facility has 20,000 sq ft of space dedicated to cutting, sewing, machining, assembling and testing.
Production Projects Gallery
Adjustable Snap Hook Strap Assembly
Survival Innovations manufactures the Adjustable Snap Hook Strap Assembly (3561AS651-1) for use by mobile aircrew members. The strap is adjustable from 24 inches to 56 inches, with a D-Ring on one end, a forged Safety Hook on the other, and a standard MS22007 Adjuster Assembly in the middle. A serialized Critical Safety Item, the Adjustable Snap Hook is curre
Fixed Snap Hook Strap Assembly
Survival Innovations designed and manufactures the Fixed Snap Hook Strap Assembly (3561AS650-1) for use by mobile aircrew members. The strap is a pigtail design, 14-1/2 inches in webbing length, with a D-Ring on one end and a forged Safety Hook on the other. It passed a 5,000-pound ANSI Z359.1 load. A serialized Critical Safety Item, the Fixed Snap Hook Strap is c
Emergency Release Assembly
Survival Innovations is currently producing the patented Emergency Release Assembly (ERA) as part of the Aircrew Safety Shoulder Harness (ASSH) HBU-27/P used in the new Aircrew Endurance Vest. A previous version, the HBU-26/P integrates with the AIRSAVE Vest and Hoisting Harness. The sole source ERA and ASSH contain a large number of Critical and Major Characteristics,
CBR-AIRSAVE Pocket Assemblies
The A/P22P-14(V)5 CBR-AIRSAVE Pocket Assemblies include a Pusher Fan Pocket Assembly, a Battery Pocket Assembly, and an Oxygen Regulator Pocket Assembly configured for variable attachment to the MOLLE system of an AIRSAVE Vest. Survival Innovations has manufactured more than one thousand units to protect U.S. Navy aircrew members from chemical-biological attack.
Aircrew Restraint Systems
The latest design for mobile aircrew members, replacing the Gunner’s Belt, the HBU-27/P Restraint Assembly is sewn into the Navy’s new Aircrew Endurance vest. The HBU-27/P is a Critical Safety Item with 113 Critical and Major characteristics and 13 Severity Category 1 components. Survival Innovations designers received the NAWC Patent of the Year Award for the Quick Rel
Helicopter Seat Cushions
The OH-58D Kiowa Helicopter has been retrofitted with the latest in seat cushions, allowing multiple configurations and inflatable bladders for lumbar and thigh support. A team effort by LME, Survival Innovations, and Dynamic Systems. Survival Innovations has produced more than fifteen hundred seat cushion sets, in addition to spares. The primary point of contact for he
Pusher Fan and Battery Pocket Kit
The A/P22P-14(V)1 Pusher Fan and Battery Pocket is a carrier for equipment to protect against chemical-biological warfare. The Receiving Bracket provides a quick release mechanism, while the H-Strap allows the pocket to mount to a MOLLE system, such as the AIRSAVE Vest. Survival Innovations has manufactured more than one thousand units for use by helicopter cr
Parachute Risers with Four-Line Release
Parachute Risers are part of an ejection seat Parachute Assembly, a Critical Safety Item, with the added complexity of a release system for opening four vents to increase steerability of the canopy. Survival Innovations has produced hundreds of these assemblies.
Chem-Bio Vests and Carriers
The TACAIR CMU-29(V)2 CBR Overvest Assembly positions the CBR Pusher Fan, Battery, Oxygen Regulator, Flashlight, and Shroud Cutter Knife for ease of use. Survival Innovations has manufactured more than one thousand units for operational use. Our material suffix code system allows easy ordering of units in multiple colors and material characteristics.
Modular Ammo Magazine Pockets
Survival Innovations designed and manufactured modular pockets for use by agencies such as the U.S. Border Patrol on MOLLE-style vests. Side release buckles afford rapid access while providing security during active events. The pockets include Ammo Pockets for H&K USP 40 cal and M-4 magazines. (Magazines not included.)
WORD Bridle
Wind-Oriented Rocket Deployment Bridle for attaching the WORD rocket to the Drogue parachute.
Medical General Pocket
This is a zippered pocket for medical items or for general use with snap straps for attachment to a Molle vest.