GB/T 27906-2026Line throwing appliances (English PDF)
救生抛投器
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
April 30, 2026
Implementation date
November 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 27906-2026 is the English-translated version of 救生抛投器.
GB/T 27906-2026 is the Chinese national standard covering the line thrower used in water rescue - the device that puts a floating line across to a person in a river or the sea, with its range and accuracy, the line strength and the safety of a projectile fired towards someone. It replaces GB/T 27906-2011 and has been in force since 1 November 2026. It was issued on 30 April 2026 and takes effect on 1 November 2026, replacing GB/T 27906-2011. The document is under the responsibility of the National Fire and Rescue Administration. This page is published from the official record of the 2026 edition; the clause text of a standard this recent is not yet in circulation, and the figures, limits and tables it contains are those of the document itself, delivered in full with the English translation.
Document preview — GB/T 27906-2026
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 13.220.10
- Classification
- C 85
- Replacing
- GB/T 27906-2011
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- 5 Technical Requirements
- 5.1 General Requirements
- 5.2 Appearance Requirements
- 5.4 Quality
- 5.13 Projectiles
- 5.13.1 Rope
- 5.13.2 Inflatable life ring
- 5.13.3 Anchor Hook
- 6 Test Methods
- 6.13 Projectile Performance Test
- 6.13.1 Rope performance test
- 6.13.2 Performance Test of Inflatable Lifebuoy
- 6.13.3 Anchor hook performance test
- 7 Inspection Rules
- 7.1 Factory Inspection
- 7.2 Type Testing
- 8 Marking, Packaging, Transport and Storage
- 8.2 Packaging
Foreword
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part
1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. This document replaces GB/T 27906-2011 "Rescue Throwing Devices". Compared with GB/T 27906-2011, the main differences are structural adjustments and editorial changes. Aside from the modifications, the main technical changes are as follows:
a) The scope has been changed (see Chapter 1, Chapter 1 of the.2011 edition);
b) Terms and definitions have been changed (see Chapter 3, Chapter 3 of the.2011 edition);
c) The model designation method has been changed (see Chapter 4, Chapter 4 of the.2011 edition);
d) General requirements and test methods have been added (see 5.1, 6.1);
e) The appearance requirements have been changed (see 5.2,
5.1 in the.2011 version);
f) Structural requirements and test methods (sections
6.2 in the.2011 edition) have been removed;
g) The test methods for projectile distance and projectile deviation angle have been modified (see 6.3,.2011 version of 6.3);
h) Quality requirements and test methods have been added (see
i) The requirements and test methods for salt spray corrosion resistance have been revised (see 5.5, 6.5, and
6.4 in the.2011 edition);
5.1 General Requirements
5.1.1 The pneumatic projectile shall be equipped with a projection pressure gauge with an accuracy of not less than
2.5 and a minimum graduation value not greater than
0.5 MPa, in a dark environment. The pressure reading should be able to be read under normal conditions.
5.1.2 The launcher shall be equipped with a launch safety device. The disengagement action of the safety device shall be distinct from the launch action of the launcher, and the safety device shall... It has an automatic reset function.
5.1.3 For launchers equipped with a base, the base shall have stabilizing measures and shall be equipped with a launch angle adjustment device. Additionally, the launcher body or base shall be equipped with a launch angle adjustment device. The nominal emission angle is noted above.
5.1.4 The pneumatic projectile body or base shall be marked with reference values for the projectile pressure and projectile distance at the nominal launch angle; the electric projectile... The reference values for projectile power and projectile distance at the nominal launch angle should be marked on the projectile body or base.
5.1.5 If the thrown object contains general lifesaving equipment, it shall comply with the relevant standards and regulations; if the thrown object contains rope, it shall be equipped with a rope reel. Device.
5.1.6 Pneumatic throwing devices with external air supply function shall have interfaces that comply with the requirements of XF124.
5.2 Appearance Requirements
5.2.1 The surface of the life-saving thrower (hereinafter referred to as "thrower") should be smooth and free from defects such as burrs, pinholes, looseness, cracks, and scars.
5.2.2 The connectors and fasteners of the throwing device shall be securely assembled.
5.3 Performance Parameters The performance parameters of the projectile should conform to the provisions of Table 2, and the launching distance should not be less than the rated launching distance.
5.4 Quality
5.4.1 The mass of the throwing device itself should not exceed 15 kg.
5.4.2 The weight of the base of the throwing device (where applicable) should not exceed 15 kg.
5.5 Salt spray corrosion resistance After a 120-hour neutral salt spray test, the metal parts of the projectile should not show significant corrosion, and the launching distance should not be less than the rated distance. 90% of the launch distance.
5.6 Sealing performance During the sealing performance test, no leakage should occur in any of the pressurized components of the pneumatic thrower.
5.7 Pressure Resistance After undergoing a pressure resistance test at twice the rated working pressure, there should be no leakage or deformation in any of the pressure-bearing components of the pneumatic throwing device.
5.8 High Temperature Resistance After the high-temperature test, the projectile should show no obvious swelling, adhesion, or delamination of any components, and the projectile distance should not be less than the rated projectile distance. 90%.
5.9 Low-temperature resistance After the low-temperature test, the components of the projectile should show no obvious shrinkage, cracking, or brittleness, and the launching distance should not be less than the rated launching distance. 90%.
5.10 Reliability Performance After reliability performance testing, no parts of the launcher should detach or break, and the launching distance should not be less than the rated launching distance. 90%.
5.11 Safety valve opening pressure The opening pressure of the safety valve of the pneumatic throwing device should be
1.1 times the rated working pressure, and the error should not exceed ±0.5MPa.
5.12 Gas Cylinder The steel gas cylinders in the launcher should meet the requirements of GB/T 5099, and the aluminum alloy gas cylinders should meet the requirements of GB/T 11640.(The last part, "compound gas," appears to be incomplete and possibly refers to a different gas type.) The bottle should meet the requirements of GB 28053.
5.13.1 Rope
5.13.1.1 Rope Appearance The surface of the rope should not have any mechanical damage, and the entire rope should be of uniform thickness and consistent structure.
5.13.1.2 Rope breaking strength The breaking strength of land-based ropes should not be less than 2kN, and the breaking strength of water-based ropes should not be less than 6kN.
5.13.1.3 Buoyancy performance of water ropes The rope used for water should be able to float on the water surface, and the floating time should not be less than 1 hour.
5.13.2 Inflatable life ring
5.13.2.1 Fabric breaking strength The warp and weft tensile strength of the fabric of an inflatable life ring should not be less than 800N.
5.13.2.2 Fabric tear strength The tear strength of the fabric in an inflatable life ring should not be less than 35N in the warp and weft directions.
5.13.2.3 Buoyancy and Buoyancy Loss The buoyancy of an inflatable life ring should not be less than 100N, and the buoyancy loss should not exceed 5% after immersion in water for 12 hours.
5.13.2.4 Inflation performance Inflatable life rings should have the function of automatically inflating and unfolding upon contact with water, and the time to fully unfold should not exceed 5 seconds.
5.13.2.5 Tensile strength of the inflation head The inflation head of an inflatable life ring should not be affected by a tensile force of 220N.
5.13.2.6 Internal Overpressure Performance The internal pressure of the inflatable life ring reaches 70 kPa, and no signs of damage should appear after maintaining this pressure for 2 minutes.
5.13.3 Anchor Hook
5.13.3.1 Claw Strength When a single hook claw of the anchor is subjected to a tensile force of 11kN, it should not break or suffer structural failure that affects its function.
5.13.3.2 Connection Strength The connection between the anchor hook and the rope or other traction device should not break or be damaged when subjected to a tensile force of 20kN.
5.14 Operational Performance The release force of the safety device of the launcher shall not be less than 10N and not greater than 100N, and the opening force of the launcher's firing switch shall not be less than 10N and should not exceed 300N.
6 Test Methods
6.1 General Requirements Inspection Inspections are conducted through verification of compliance documents, visual inspection, and practical operation.
6.2 Visual Inspection Inspect the surface of the launcher, its connectors, and fasteners by visual inspection.
6.3 Projection distance and projection deviation angle test With the launcher in normal operating condition, the launch port of the launcher should not be more than 2 meters above the ground, and the rated working pressure or rated power should be maintained. Launch the ball at the nominal launch angle of the launcher with the wind, and measure the launch distance and deviation angle. The wind speed in the test environment should not exceed 3 m/s.
6.4 Quality Inspection Use a general-purpose weighing instrument with an accuracy of not less than
0.1 kg to measure the mass.
6.5 Salt spray corrosion resistance test The neutral salt spray test shall be conducted according to the method specified in GB/T 10125, with a duration of 120 hours. After removal, the sample shall be observed, and then proceed according to 6.3. The method was tested, and the data was compared with the rated launch distance.
6.6 Sealing performance test Immerse the pneumatic casting device in water at a temperature not lower than 5°C, ensuring the water level is at least 5cm above the device. Turn on the air supply to bring the device into position. Keep the device in working condition for 5 minutes and observe for any leaks in any components.
6.7 Pressure resistance test Connect the pneumatic thrower to the pressure testing device, seal the safety valve, pressurize to twice the rated working pressure, maintain for 2 minutes, and observe. Phenomenon.
6.8 High Temperature Resistance Test After placing the launcher body in a high-temperature chamber at (50±2)°C for 12 hours, remove it for visual inspection, and then test it according to method 6.3. The data was compared with the rated launch distance.
6.9 Low-temperature performance test After placing the launcher body in a cryogenic chamber at (-40±2)°C for 12 hours, remove it for visual inspection, and then proceed according to method 6.3. The experiment compares the data with the rated launch distance.
6.10 Reliability Performance Test Launch 25 times continuously under rated operating pressure or rated power. Observe the launcher before and after each launch, and record the results of the 25th launch. The distance is compared with the rated projection distance. The test should be stopped if any part falls off, power is lost, or other damage occurs during the test.
6.11 Safety valve opening pressure test Connect the pressure testing device to the safety valve of the pneumatic thrower, slowly increase the pressure until the safety valve opens, record the value at the opening point, and compare it with the rated pressure. Compare work pressure.
6.12 Gas Cylinder Inspection Check the information on the gas cylinder and verify the inspection report, certificate of conformity, and other quality certification documents.
6.13.1 Rope performance test
6.13.1.1 Rope visual inspection Inspect the surface of the rope visually.
6.13.1.2 Rope breaking strength test Take three rope samples and conduct tests according to Appendix A of XF494-2023.Record the test data for three tests and take the minimum value. Experimental results.
6.13.1.3 Water rope buoyancy test Take any 0.5m sample and place it in fresh water for 1 hour to observe whether it remains floating.
6.13.2 Performance Test of Inflatable Lifebuoy
6.13.2.1 Fabric breaking strength test Three samples were taken from both the warp and weft directions and tested according to GB/T 3923.1.The average value of the breaking strength in the warp and weft directions was calculated respectively.
6.13.2.2 Fabric tear strength test Three samples were taken from both the warp and weft directions and tested according to GB/T 3917.3.The average value of the tear strength in the warp and weft directions was calculated respectively.
6.13.2.3 Buoyancy and Buoyancy Loss Test 6.13.2.3.1 Test Equipment One freshwater tank, one force gauge with an accuracy of not less than 0.1N, one non-absorbent mesh basket, and one weight. The mass of the weight should be such that... The basket with the weight attached does not emerge from the water after being placed in a lifebuoy. 6.13.2.3.2 Test Procedure Follow these steps to conduct the experiment.
a) Hang a heavy object in an empty net basket, immerse it in water and suspend it in the middle of the water tank, and record the gravity value F1 at this time.
b) Place the lifebuoy in the net basket, hang the weight, immerse it in water and suspend it in the middle of the water tank. Record the gravity value F2 after 5 minutes.
c) Record the gravity value F3 after 12 hours.
d) Calculate the buoyancy of the lifebuoy according to formula (1).
e) Calculate the buoyancy loss of the lifebuoy according to formula (2).
6.13.2.4 Inflation performance test Place the stored life ring into the water, start timing from when the inflation device is activated, record the time it takes to fully inflate, and observe the unfolding process.
6.13.2.5 Tensile strength test of inflatable head Fix the inflator of the lifebuoy in its stored state, and apply a force of 220N to the inflator randomly in three different directions using a tensioning device. Submerge it in water and observe the inflation process.
6.13.2.6 Internal Overpressure Performance Test In an environment of 15°C~25°C, inflate the life ring with an air source equipped with a pressure gauge, and stop inflating when the pressure reaches 70kPa. Check the lifebuoy for damage after 2 minutes.
6.13.3 Anchor hook performance test
6.13.3.1 Claw Strength Test Fix the tail end of the anchor hook, and use a tensile testing machine to apply a tensile force of 11kN to each claw of the anchor hook, and observe the condition of the claws.
6.13.3.2 Connection strength test Fix one end of the anchor hook claw with a clamp, apply an axial tensile force of 20kN to the connection part of the other end of the anchor hook, and observe the connection part. Condition.
6.14 Operational performance test The release force of the safety device and the opening force of the launch switch of the launcher are measured using a force gauge with an accuracy of not less than 1N.
7.1 Factory Inspection
7.1.1 Each set of throwing devices shall undergo factory inspection by the factory's quality inspection department before leaving the factory.
7.1.2 Factory inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of 5.1~5.4,
7.2 Type Testing
7.2.1 Type testing shall be conducted under any of the following circumstances.
a) Trial production and type approval of new products or old products transferred to another factory for production;
b) Changes in the product's design, structure, materials, components, parts, manufacturing processes, or production conditions may affect product quality. Measure time;
c) When the technical requirements specified in the product standard change;
d) When production resumes after a shutdown of one year or more;
e) When the product quality supervision department requests type testing;
f) Other situations where product quality can only be proven through type testing.
7.2.2 Type testing items shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 and
8.1 of this document. Three sets of samples shall be randomly selected from the batches that have passed the factory inspection.
7.2.3 The type test is considered qualified only if all the tested items comply with the provisions of this document.
8 Marking, Packaging, Transport and Storage
8.1 Marking The product nameplate should include the following information.
a) Product name and trademark;
b) Specifications and model;
c) Manufacturing date;
d) Factory serial number;
e) Rated working pressure or rated power;
f) Warning language;
g) Rated launch distance;
h) Nominal emission angle;
i) Manufacturer's name and address.
8.2 Packaging
8.2.1 The product instruction manual, packing list, certificate of conformity, spare parts, etc., should be packed into the packaging box along with the product, and the product should be secured with shock-absorbing material. The packaging boxes should be secure and reliable, and should be kept separate from the container.
8.2.2 The following information should be included on the outside of the packaging box.
a) Product model (name);
b) Quantity of contents (items);
c) Packaging box dimensions. Length × Width × Height (mm);
e) Product manufacturing date or serial number;
f) Manufacturer's name and address;
8.2.3 The instruction manual included in the packaging should at least include the following.
a) Specifications regarding the rated working pressure or rated power of the throwing device, the name and quantity of accessories, etc.;
b) The rated launch distance for each type of projectile;
c) Nominal launch angle of the launcher;
d) The performance parameters, usage methods, and inspection procedures of the throwing device;
e) Safety precautions;
f) Recommended service life;
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Editions of GB/T 27906
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 27906-2026 | Line throwing appliances | current edition | Current |
| GB/T 27906-2011 | Line throwing appliances | previous edition | In force until 1 November 2026 |
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