Thor
Thor
Bearing Solutions
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Contents
Introducing THOR 1
Full Spectrum Protection 3
Advanced Load Bearing Solutions 5
Design Philosophy
Positioning the Load
Pressure Distribution
Load Stabilization
Technology and Materials 7
NFM® Alpha – a unique laminate
Tubes™
Slot Attachment Interface
Comfort Padding
Ventilation Channels
THOR Load Bearing System 9
Adding Ballistic Protection
to the THOR Load Bearing System
A System of Systems
Technology and Materials 11
Flame Retardancy (FR)
Signature Management
Water / Oil Repellent
THOR Load Bearing System – Products 13
THOR Belt System 15
THOR Carriers 17
THOR Concealable Vests 21
THOR Pouches 23
THOR Bags 31
THOR – System Components 32
Introducing
THOR
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Full Spectrum Protection
Full Spectrum Protection (FSP) is a personal load bearing and protection concept which
enables the user to remain protected whilst adapting capacity, level of protection and
appearance depending on the threat level and environmental conditions. FSP was
developed by analyzing the tactical and operational requirements that armed forces and law
enforcement agencies face. All the components of FSP; THOR load bearing, GARM combat
clothing and SKJOLD body armor are designed to integrate seamlessly with each other.
Design Philosophy
The entire design philosophy of the THOR Load Bearing
System is based on ensuring that the user remains mobile
and protected. The user should be able to detect, assess and
react to threats around him without feeling impeded by his
equipment. Our goals are to constantly reduce weight and bulk
and optimize comfort.
One of the most important elements to consider in load
bearing equipment is weight distribution. The weight is not
only reduced, but also brought closer to the center of gravity,
ensuring a more even distribution.
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Advanced Load
Bearing Solutions
Pressure Distribution
The yoke distributes the pressure between the shoulders and
the upper back. The yoke connects with the shoulder straps
and distributes the pressure/ weight of the front rig from the
shoulders and onto the upper back around the scapulas. The
shape and semi rigid construction of the shoulder pad enables
control of the weight by positioning and stabilizing the front
rig at the optimal position in terms of human factors and
ergonomics.
Load Stabilization
The load is fixed to the lower back and waist by the lumbar
support belt. The waist comfort pads further stabilises the load
by providing a large contact area and additional comfort. This
enables the user to carry the load at the most optimal position
for the human body‘s base of support, without interfering
with the breathing process through pressure to the abdominal
region.
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NFM® Alpha –
a unique laminate
Developed by combining materials through an advanced lamination
process, that maximizes the material’s durability, strength, aesthetic
appearance and comfort whilst reducing its weight. NFM® Alpha in
combination with the Slot Attachment Interface attachment system,
is 27% lighter and 18% stronger than the classic MOLLE-PALLS
in combination with Cordura 770.
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Technology and
Materials
Tubes™
By implementing the Tubes™ system in our load bearing vests
we have been able to optimize stability and durability. Tubes™
are easy to handle and enable quick release should any wearer
require first aid or extraction and for the user or a second
person to remove the carrier with a gloved hand. Tubes™ are
also more silent to attach and remove than Velcro.
Comfort Padding
Pads have been placed to reduce trauma and impact from
extreme movement, as well as improve overall comfort.
Ventilation Channels
Ventilation channels have been implemented around the
areas where the user sweats the most. This improves
comfort by keeping the user cool during high intensity
activity. It also allows the user to wear the vest for longer
periods without reducing the soldier’s capacity.
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Adding Ballistic Protection
to the THOR Load Bearing
System
The system’s flexibility and modularity mean that it can be
adapted to suit the user’s requirements, regardless of the
frequency with which those change. When moving into
a situation that requires it, the user can easily, thanks to
the scalability of the THOR system, add both hard and soft
ballistic protection to the carrier, never carrying more weight
than he needs to, while ensuring he is adequately protected.
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THOR Load
Bearing System
A System of Systems
Modular, scalable and transformable, what sets THOR apart is the
modularity within and in-between the platforms and high degree
of inter- system compatibility. THOR is a system of systems where
the user sets the limits.
Modular
Enables a broad spectrum of mission configurations and body
mapping by adding/removing and positioning components.
The Slot Attachment Interface pouch attachment, Tubes™
and other interfaces enable load bearing capacity for task
and mission essential equipment.
Scalable
The user can scale up and down, tailoring
the carrier according to the need for
protection level and area by adding/
removing soft ballistic elements, to the
extent of completely changing the shape
of the torso area.
Transformable
Sub component compatibility within the THOR
line enables the exchange of parts between the
carriers and transforms the basic configuration
– for example front covers can be exchanged.
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As a result of in-depth research
we have been able to improve on
flame retardancy without impeding
on comfort or functionality.
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Technology
and Materials
Signature Management
Visible Light Visible for NIR Image Converters
NIR SWIR
[nm] 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400
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THOR Load
Bearing System
Products
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The THOR Belt System is the foundation of the THOR Load Bearing System allowing the
user to reduce weight and bulk while increasing capacity.
Through the SAI pouch attachment interface, the THOR Belt System enables load
bearing capacity for task and mission essential equipment. Protection against high
speed fragments and handgun ammunition is provided through a soft ballistic panel.
Buckle options:
Soft ballistic
geometry
Light Buckle – Cobra Buckle – Cobra D-Ring –
lightweight and ensures safety ensures secure
durable closure during load and closure during
with quick quick release. load and a
release. 2000lb / 9kN quick release
(frame test) and provides a
secure interface
for emergency
repelling and
helicopter
operations.
Approved
according
to European
Directive CE
89/686/EWG
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Color options
Coyote Brown
Belt System
Hellhound Grey
STP
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The THOR Carriers are designed to provide stability,
comfort and optimal weight distribution close to the
body’s center of mass. The soft ballistic panels are
ergonomically shaped with adjustment possibilities
in width and angle of the side panels.
Internally, the passive ventilation system enables
the body’s thermoregulation process through
perspiration by creating a stack effect.
Externally, the Slot Attachment Interface on the
front, back and sides enables load bearing capacity
for task and mission essential equipment.
Hard ballistic T3 T4 N4 T5
geometry
Soft ballistic
geometry
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Color options
Coyote Brown
Raven Black
THOR Carriers
Hellhound Grey
STP
With
additional
protection
Hard ballistic T3 T4 N4 T5
S3 Q4 S5
geometry
Soft ballistic
geometry
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THOR Integrated Carrier THOR Low Profile Vest
Enables 360° protection for the torso Enables the overt or reduced signature
against high speed fragments and handgun carrying of soft ballistic panels providing 360°
ammunition through the integrated front and torso protection against high speed fragments
back soft ballistic panels. and handgun ammunition. Adding front and
back hard ballistic plates provides protection
against rifle ammunition for the vital organs.
The protective plates are easily added to the
external pocket.
The ergonomic shape of the two soft
ballistic panels, the position of the back plate
combined with the integrated Lumbar Support
Belt and the comfort pads enables stability,
comfort and an optimal weight distribution
close to the body’s center of mass.
With
additional
protection
Hard ballistic T3 T4 N4 T5
S3 Q4 S5
geometry
Soft ballistic
geometry
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Color options
Coyote Brown
Raven Black
THOR Carriers
Hellhound Grey
STP
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NFM’s range of concealable vests provides overt or covert ballistic protection.
The ergonomic shape of the soft ballistic panels enables comfort, stability and
an optimal weight distribution close to the body’s center of mass.
The THOR Concealable Vests are secured and adjusted through the hook and
loop fasteners at the shoulders and sides.
Adding the THOR Chest Rig enables load bearing capacity for task and
mission essential equipment.
Adding the THOR Plate Carrier and Tactical Vest enables load bearing
capacity for task and mission essential equipment, as well as supplementary
throat, neck/shoulders, upper arms, lower abdomen and rifle ammunition
protection.
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THOR
Concealable Color options
Vests
Raven Black
Nanuq White
With
hit & stab
protection
T3 T4
Hard ballistic
geometry
Male Female
Soft ballistic
geometry
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The THOR pouch range offers a complete and innovative package of magazine
and ammunition pouches, a variety of lids, closure systems and dividers.
Our designs of pouches provide the client with the freedom to choose between
a variety of solutions to carry and protect magazines and ammunition.
Our magazine pouches can be delivered with various magazine dividers and
fixators which offer the user the ability and freedom to create his own setup and
choose how and where the magazines should be fixed. The magazine pouches
offer easy assembly whilst remaining reliably in place.
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Color options
Coyote Brown
Raven Black
THOR Pouches
Hellhound Grey
STP
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SINGLE AR MAG POUCH SINGLE AR MAG POUCH SWIFT
f Holds one AR magazine. f Holds one AR magazine.
f Enables compression of content. f Enables compression of content
f Removable adjustable lid. f Removable adjustable lid.
f SWIFT lock opening/closure.
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Color options
Coyote Brown
Raven Black
THOR Pouches
Hellhound Grey
STP
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LMG 100 POUCH LMG 200 POUCH
f Fits 100 round Light Machine Gun magazine. f Fits 200 round Light Machine Gun magazine.
f Additional pouch attachment interface. f Additional handle and shoulder strap.
f Full lid with double closure. f Zipped acces or speedloading
directly from the side opening
covered.
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Color options
Coyote Brown
Raven Black
THOR Pouches
Hellhound Grey
STP
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OPTIC ALPHA POUCH MULTI RADIO POUCH S
f Padded walls provides protection against shocks. f Fits a large variety of smaller personal radios.
f Full lid and dust/snow lock. f Adjustable in height and width.
f Secondary zipped compartment f Easy insertion and removal.
for batteries etc.
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Color options
Coyote Brown
Raven Black
THOR Pouches
Hellhound Grey
STP
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CARGO POUCH ADMIN POUCH
f Fits various personal equipment. f Fits various personal equipment.
f Full lid and dust/snowlock. f Double sliders with pull tabs.
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Color options
Coyote Brown
Raven Black
THOR Bags
Hellhound Grey
STP
REINFORCEMENT PROTECTION
PLATE TRANSPORT BAG
Dimensions: W30 / H38,5 / D4
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THOR – System Components
THOR Plate Carrier Front Cover THOR Protection THOR Integrated THOR Tactical Vest THOR Concealable Vest THOR Ballistic Belt Sleeve
Carrier Front Cover Carrier Front Cover Covers (Male, Female)
THOR Plate Carrier Back Cover THOR Protection THOR Integrated THOR Low Profile Vest Covers THOR Concealable Reinforced THOR Comfort Pads
Carrier Back Cover Carrier Back Cover Vest Covers (Male, Female)
Basic
Aditional
THOR
Ballistic
Belt
THOR Chest
Panel 6 or 8
THOR
Plate
Carrier
THOR
Protection
Carrier
THOR
Integrated
Carrier
THOR
Tactical
Vest
THOR Low
Profile
Vest
THOR
Concealable
Vest
THOR
Concealable
Reinforced
Vest
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THOR Tactical Belt THOR 4 Belt THOR Lumbar Support Belt THOR Side Covers THOR Shoulder Straps THOR Chest Panel THOR Chest Panel 6T THOR Belt Adapter THOR SP Throat THOR SP Upper Arm (Set) THOR SP Tactical Lower
(Left & Right) (Left & Right) Suspenders T (Left & Right) Abdomen (Set)
THOR Skeleton Belt THOR 6 Belt THOR Split Lumbar Support THOR YOKE THOR Tactical Suspenders THOR Tube Adapter (Set) THOR Chest Panel 8T THOR SP Neck/Shoulder THOR Tactical SP Throat THOR SP Lower Abdomen (Set)
Belt (Left & Right)
Sizes: S1, S2, S3 Sizes: S1, S2, S3 Sizes: One size Sizes: One size
Sizes: S1, S2,S3 Colors: Raven Black, STP, Sizes: S1, S2 Sizes: One size Sizes: One size Sizes: One size Sizes: One Size Colors: Raven Black, STP, Colors: Raven Black, STP, Colors: Raven Black, STP,
Colors: Raven Black, STP, Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey Colors: Raven Black, STP, Colors: Raven Black, STP, Colors: Raven Black, STP, Colors: Raven Black, STP, Colors: Raven Black, STP, Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey
Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey HB Geometry: S5 Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey Coyote Brown, Hellhound Grey SB Geometry: M2422=M2601 SB Geometry: M2601 SB Geometry: M2422=M2601
NFM® Group
Glynitveien 27
N-1400 Ski
Norway
Phone: +47 64 85 14 00
Fax: +47 64 85 14 01
[email protected]
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