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Dräger (Germany)

PSS Series SCBA

Dräger (Drägerwerk AG, Lübeck, founded 1889) is the world market leader for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with an estimated 40–50% market share in the marine sector. SOLAS requires at least 2 SCBA per ship; on tankers and passenger ships more. The PSS series (Pneumatic Safety System) is installed on practically every European commercial ship. Dräger also supplies gas detection equipment and emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD).

Dräger (Germany) PSS Series SCBA
30-60 min air supply
Capacity
Compressed Air (Breathing)
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
variant count approx 4
period start year 1990
drive type Compressed Air (200/300 bar)
construction Composite cylinder, full-face mask, demand valve, harness

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Common failures & inspection points

●Cylinder hydrostatic test overdue (replace/retest every 5 years)
●Face mask seal deterioration from age/UV
●Demand valve diaphragm wear
●Low-pressure alarm malfunction
●Harness buckle/strap deterioration

Service & Maintenance

Cylinder hydrostatic test every 5 years. Annual functional test by authorized service. Monthly visual inspection onboard. Face mask fit test for each crew member annually.

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Replacement Parts

Dräger (Lübeck, Germany). Global service network. Lead time: 1-3 weeks. Face masks and demand valves: keep spares onboard.
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