What is the difference between a swimming ring and a lifebuoy? How to choose a swimming ring correctly

1. What is the difference between a swimming ring and a lifebuoy?

1. Different weights

Swimming

ring: water Toys, light weight, easy to break, easy to leak, poor pressure resistance, easy to burst.

Lifebuoy: It is a kind of water life-saving equipment. The production process is complicated and the requirements are stricter. The weight should be greater than 2.5kg. A lifebuoy equipped with a spontaneous smoke signal and a quick-throwing device attached to a self-igniting floating light should weigh more than 4kg.

2. Different materials

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The swimming ring is just a water inflatable toy, it is made of plastic and cannot be used as a life saver.

The lifebuoy is made of closed-cell foam material, that is, polystyrene material, as the core material of the circle. It is wrapped with glass fiber cloth and coated with three layers of phenolic resin. paint. The body of the lifebuoy must have fluorescent strips to facilitate rescue.

3. Different uses

The swimming ring has the characteristics of safety, hygiene and novelty, and is the best product for baby fitness and games. It is cute in shape, novel in style, bright in color, easy to carry, and never tired of playing. It is the latest playmate of your baby.

A lifebuoy refers to a kind of water lifesaving equipment, usually made of cork, foam plastic or other light materials with a small specific gravity, and covered with canvas, plastic, etc. Lifebuoys for swimming practice can also be made of rubber and filled with air, also known as rubber rings.

Second, how to choose a swimming ring correctly

1. Reject ‘three no’ products and look for the 3C certification mark. When buying a swimming ring, first check whether the swimming ring is marked with the manufacturer, manufacturer’s address and contact information, production date, shelf life and other information, and whether there is a 3C certification mark.

2. Choose a swimming ring with smooth seams, thicker material, and a sharp contrast between the color and the water surface; choose a soft and elastic swimming ring on the fabric, so that it has a buffering effect when it collides to avoid Hurt.

3. When purchasing a swimming ring, you can choose a product with multiple airbag designs and a separate inflatable nozzle, so that even if one of the airbags leaks, there is enough air to support.

4. Pay attention to whether the swimming ring has a pungent odor. The pungent odor may be made of inferior plastic and contain chemical components that are harmful to the human body.