HANCOM LIFECARE, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- Hancom Lifecare, established in 1971, is a leading South Korean manufacturer of personal safety equipment, primarily focusing on firefighting, military, and industrial safety sectors. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio including self-contained breathing apparatus, gas masks, heat-resistant suits, helmets, and general masks, all critical for life and safety. Leveraging over 50 years of expertise and Hancom Group's ICT capabilities, it is expanding into smart city public safety and integrated safety platform solutions. The company maintains a strong domestic market presence and is actively pursuing global market expansion.Hancom Lifecare, established in 1971, is a leading South Korean manufacturer of personal safety equipment, primarily focusing on firefighting, military, and industrial safety sectors. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio including self-contained breathing apparatus, gas masks, heat-resistant suits, helmets, and general masks, all critical for life and safety. Leveraging over 50 years of expertise and Hancom Group's ICT capabilities, it is expanding into smart city public safety and integrated safety platform solutions. The company maintains a strong domestic market presence and is actively pursuing global market expansion.
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): Essential equipment for firefighters and rescue workers to breathe in hazardous environments like fires or toxic gas leaks. Models include SCA 680WH (HUD), SCA 680WN, 790WN, SCA 420, 680, 790, SCA 600, SCA 200 (emergency escape), SCA 600H, SCA 550 (facepiece), SCA 500 (EBSS auxiliary mask), SCA 990NR PLUS, OXY-LIFE II PLUS, SCA 900, SCA 820E, 820B, SCA 330M EEBD. The next-generation 'AS70' SCBA features a modular design, communication module, wireless HUD, integrated thermal imaging camera, wireless personal alert safety system (PASSTIC), a 10% lighter Type 3 cylinder, digital gauge for air remaining and deployment time, and a low-pressure alarm system.Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): Essential equipment for firefighters and rescue workers to breathe in hazardous environments like fires or toxic gas leaks. Models include SCA 680WH (HUD), SCA 680WN, 790WN, SCA 420, 680, 790, SCA 600, SCA 200 (emergency escape), SCA 600H, SCA 550 (facepiece), SCA 500 (EBSS auxiliary mask), SCA 990NR PLUS, OXY-LIFE II PLUS, SCA 900, SCA 820E, 820B, SCA 330M EEBD. The next-generation 'AS70' SCBA features a modular design, communication module, wireless HUD, integrated thermal imaging camera, wireless personal alert safety system (PASSTIC), a 10% lighter Type 3 cylinder, digital gauge for air remaining and deployment time, and a low-pressure alarm system.
- Gas Masks: Production of military and industrial gas masks, including K1, K3, K5, K10, and K11 models. The K5 gas mask, localized in 2014, features a single-lens design for wider vision and dual canister placement to reduce breathing resistance, enhancing wearer comfort. It is exclusively supplied to the South Korean military, holding a significant market share.Gas Masks: Production of military and industrial gas masks, including K1, K3, K5, K10, and K11 models. The K5 gas mask, localized in 2014, features a single-lens design for wider vision and dual canister placement to reduce breathing resistance, enhancing wearer comfort. It is exclusively supplied to the South Korean military, holding a significant market share.
- Heat-Resistant and Special Protective Clothing: Utilizing specialized fabrics and coating technologies, these suits are designed for high-temperature environments, protecting workers in industries such as steel and shipbuilding. A full lineup of protective suits is available to shield workers from liquid hazardous materials and dust.Heat-Resistant and Special Protective Clothing: Utilizing specialized fabrics and coating technologies, these suits are designed for high-temperature environments, protecting workers in industries such as steel and shipbuilding. A full lineup of protective suits is available to shield workers from liquid hazardous materials and dust.
- Firefighting Helmets: The PG-1 model features a lightweight composite structure, optimized visor, and a 'Korean Fit' design based on South Korean firefighter head data, meeting EN443 Type B certification standards.Firefighting Helmets: The PG-1 model features a lightweight composite structure, optimized visor, and a 'Korean Fit' design based on South Korean firefighter head data, meeting EN443 Type B certification standards.
- ICT Converged Safety Technologies: Integration of AI, IoT, and Metaverse technologies into safety equipment for developing smart safety devices and mixed reality (MR)-based training systems. Examples include real-time monitoring systems for on-site temperature and air levels via sensors on firefighting equipment, and drone-based fire surveillance systems.ICT Converged Safety Technologies: Integration of AI, IoT, and Metaverse technologies into safety equipment for developing smart safety devices and mixed reality (MR)-based training systems. Examples include real-time monitoring systems for on-site temperature and air levels via sensors on firefighting equipment, and drone-based fire surveillance systems.
- Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression Solutions: Offering A10S (unmanned automated) and SCA6000 (advanced) lineups. The A10S system simultaneously provides cooling suppression of battery thermal runaway through an automatically deployable immersion tank and toxic gas blocking using a fire blanket.Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression Solutions: Offering A10S (unmanned automated) and SCA6000 (advanced) lineups. The A10S system simultaneously provides cooling suppression of battery thermal runaway through an automatically deployable immersion tank and toxic gas blocking using a fire blanket.
- Over 50 Years of Experience and Unique Technological Know-how: Accumulation of over 50 years of technology development and innovation, leading the South Korean personal safety equipment market since its establishment in 1971. Pioneering the domestic production of self-contained breathing apparatus, which was previously imported.Over 50 Years of Experience and Unique Technological Know-how: Accumulation of over 50 years of technology development and innovation, leading the South Korean personal safety equipment market since its establishment in 1971. Pioneering the domestic production of self-contained breathing apparatus, which was previously imported.
- Integration of Hancom Group's ICT Technologies: Following its incorporation into Hancom Group, the company has integrated advanced ICT technologies such as AI, IoT, and Metaverse into safety equipment, expanding its business into smart safety devices and integrated safety platforms. This provides a distinct technological competitive edge.Integration of Hancom Group's ICT Technologies: Following its incorporation into Hancom Group, the company has integrated advanced ICT technologies such as AI, IoT, and Metaverse into safety equipment, expanding its business into smart safety devices and integrated safety platforms. This provides a distinct technological competitive edge.
- Dominant Domestic Market Position and High Reliability: Establishment of a stable business foundation with high market share and trust in the domestic firefighting, military, and industrial sectors. Exclusive supply of K5 gas masks to the military and a 96% penetration rate for firefighting SCBAs demonstrate a strong market position.Dominant Domestic Market Position and High Reliability: Establishment of a stable business foundation with high market share and trust in the domestic firefighting, military, and industrial sectors. Exclusive supply of K5 gas masks to the military and a 96% penetration rate for firefighting SCBAs demonstrate a strong market position.
- Rigorous Quality Control and After-Sales Service: Maintaining a higher investment ratio in quality control compared to competitors, reflecting the critical nature of life-saving safety equipment. Proactive after-sales support, including annual free inspection services for fire departments nationwide and provision of training materials, ensures customer trust.Rigorous Quality Control and After-Sales Service: Maintaining a higher investment ratio in quality control compared to competitors, reflecting the critical nature of life-saving safety equipment. Proactive after-sales support, including annual free inspection services for fire departments nationwide and provision of training materials, ensures customer trust.
- Diversified Business Portfolio: Expansion of business areas beyond firefighting, national defense, and industrial safety to include smart city public safety, general life safety products, and electric vehicle fire suppression solutions, securing stable growth engines.Diversified Business Portfolio: Expansion of business areas beyond firefighting, national defense, and industrial safety to include smart city public safety, general life safety products, and electric vehicle fire suppression solutions, securing stable growth engines.
- Extensive Domestic and International Patents and Certifications: Holding over 500 patents and certifications domestically and internationally, with its technology research institute actively involved in product development and securing intellectual property. Acquisition of NATO standards and CE certifications demonstrates international competitiveness.Extensive Domestic and International Patents and Certifications: Holding over 500 patents and certifications domestically and internationally, with its technology research institute actively involved in product development and securing intellectual property. Acquisition of NATO standards and CE certifications demonstrates international competitiveness.
- Firefighting Industry: Supplying personal protective equipment (SCBA, fire suits, helmets, gloves, etc.) for firefighters and developing next-generation firefighting equipment to ensure safety in fire suppression and rescue operations.Firefighting Industry: Supplying personal protective equipment (SCBA, fire suits, helmets, gloves, etc.) for firefighters and developing next-generation firefighting equipment to ensure safety in fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Defense Industry: Exclusive supply of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) defense equipment like the K5 gas mask to the military, involvement in ground laser target designators, military scientific training equipment (MILES gear), and armored vehicle rear camera installation projects.Defense Industry: Exclusive supply of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) defense equipment like the K5 gas mask to the military, involvement in ground laser target designators, military scientific training equipment (MILES gear), and armored vehicle rear camera installation projects.
- Industrial Safety: Providing SCBA, gas masks, special protective clothing, and masks to protect workers in various industrial settings, including toxic gas exposure, confined spaces, and high-temperature environments.Industrial Safety: Providing SCBA, gas masks, special protective clothing, and masks to protect workers in various industrial settings, including toxic gas exposure, confined spaces, and high-temperature environments.
- Public Safety and Smart City: Leveraging Hancom Group's ICT capabilities to expand into smart city public safety and integrated safety platform solutions, contributing to disaster prevention and response system development.Public Safety and Smart City: Leveraging Hancom Group's ICT capabilities to expand into smart city public safety and integrated safety platform solutions, contributing to disaster prevention and response system development.
- Life Safety: Supplying life safety products for the general public, such as fire escape masks and KF80/94 masks, contributing to enhanced public safety.Life Safety: Supplying life safety products for the general public, such as fire escape masks and KF80/94 masks, contributing to enhanced public safety.
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- Over 500 Domestic and International Patents and Certifications: The technology research institute manages product development alongside domestic and international patent and certification processes, securing numerous intellectual properties and certifications.Over 500 Domestic and International Patents and Certifications: The technology research institute manages product development alongside domestic and international patent and certification processes, securing numerous intellectual properties and certifications.
- NATO Standards and CE Certification: Obtained NATO standards and CE (Conformité Européenne) marking to demonstrate international competitiveness for entry into overseas markets, including North America and Europe.NATO Standards and CE Certification: Obtained NATO standards and CE (Conformité Européenne) marking to demonstrate international competitiveness for entry into overseas markets, including North America and Europe.
- KFI (Korea Fire Institute) Certification: Recognized for its technology by being the first in Korea to obtain KFI certification for firefighting equipment such as fire hoods and safety helmets.KFI (Korea Fire Institute) Certification: Recognized for its technology by being the first in Korea to obtain KFI certification for firefighting equipment such as fire hoods and safety helmets.
- Public Procurement Service Excellent Product Designation: Firefighting SCBA has been designated as an excellent product by the Public Procurement Service, acknowledging its superior technology.Public Procurement Service Excellent Product Designation: Firefighting SCBA has been designated as an excellent product by the Public Procurement Service, acknowledging its superior technology.
- National R&D Projects: Conducted national R&D related to hands-free, thermal cameras, and wireless displays in 2025, and was selected as the lead research and development institution for the 'Development of Next-Generation High-Performance Lightweight SCBA' by the National Fire Agency in 2023.National R&D Projects: Conducted national R&D related to hands-free, thermal cameras, and wireless displays in 2025, and was selected as the lead research and development institution for the 'Development of Next-Generation High-Performance Lightweight SCBA' by the National Fire Agency in 2023.
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Quality and Environmental Management System Certifications: Operates quality and environmental management systems that comply with international standards across all aspects of product design, development, production, and service.ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Quality and Environmental Management System Certifications: Operates quality and environmental management systems that comply with international standards across all aspects of product design, development, production, and service.