Water-based bomb inhibitors are water-filled devices that are used to attenuate or weaken the effects of a bomb blast. Water is used as a bomb inhibitor for these devices as water has a relatively high mass and is relatively available in almost any area. Water-based bomb inhibitors are successful in reducing blast and fragmentation by 90%. They also eliminate the risk of fire, reduce loss of property as well as casualty incidence. Furthermore, it preserves forensic evidence. It’s easy to install, too.

Bomb inhibitors are gaining popularity all over the world because of the increasing terrorist activities that result in loss of property, assets, trade, and human life. Moreover, the popularity of these type of devices stems from the fact that although most bombs are discovered way before they explode, less than one third are effectively neutralized because of the usual lack of bomb experts.

Functions of a Water-based Bomb Inhibitor

The most important function of a bomb inhibitor is to lessen the effect of the bomb shockwave which causes the most damage in any explosion. It absorbs the bomb’s energy by breaking up; it also reduces g-force and gas pressure. Bomb inhibitors can also prevent after-explosion fires, and prevents loss of life or property by limiting the spread of bomb fragments that accompanies a bomb blast.

Types of Bomb Inhibitors

Anti-Mine Bomb Inhibitors

This type of bomb inhibitor is used for soft-skinned vehicles. It protects against fragments and the blast from anti-personnel and anti-vehicle land mines. This type of bomb inhibitor usually doesn’t require extensive modifications in a vehicle upon its installation, and it has also been proven to prevent fragments from reaching the personnel compartment.

Bomb Isolation Units

This type of bomb inhibitor device is tailored for isolating suspicious devices or mail. It can reduce the amount of blast over pressure by as much as 90%, making it applicable to all sorts of commercial uses like isolation units in airports and screening centers all around the world.

Anti-Mine Personnel Boots

These boots are usually worn by military personnel during mine-clearing operations. It gives the wearer protection from a mine blast and from its fragments while keeping the user comfortable.

Water-Filled Bomb Bins

These are lightweight, easy to use and portable devices used in suspected bomb areas. It can significantly reduce fragments while reducing by as much as 70% the overpressure caused by a bomb explosion.

Water-Filled Bomb Inhibitor Walls

These are designed to replace sandbag enclosures and reduce the damage caused by enemy munitions, explosives, etc. They are easy to use and can be deployed within 5 minutes. They can also be used in urban settings to protect property or buildings from car bombs or other similar devices. They have been successful in preventing fragments from getting through, reducing blast damage by as much as 80% and reducing the number of casualties. Furthermore, these devices can be locked together to form a wall of any size and shape, protecting a building or property within its perimeter.