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SCBA/Breathing Apparatus

critical 3 models total

3 manufacturers · 3 models

Dräger (Germany)

1
PSS Series SCBA
30-60 min air supply · Compressed Air (Breathing)
Type
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Size Range
  • PSS 3000
  • PSS 5000
  • PSS 7000
  • PSS BG4 (Closed Circuit)
Drive Type
Compressed Air (200/300 bar)
Construction
Composite cylinder, full-face mask, demand valve, harness
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: 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.
Spare Parts: Dräger (Lübeck, Germany). Global service network. Lead time: 1-3 weeks. Face masks and demand valves: keep spares onboard.

MSA Safety (USA)

1
AirGo / G1 SCBA
30-60 min air supply · Compressed Air (Breathing)
Type
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Size Range
  • AirGo Pro
  • G1 SCBA
Drive Type
Compressed Air (200/300 bar)
Construction
Composite cylinder, full-face mask, demand valve, harness
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Cylinder test overdue
  • Mask seal degradation
  • Demand valve issues
  • Harness deterioration
Service: Standard SCBA maintenance per NFPA/EN 137. Cylinder test every 5 years. Annual functional test.
Spare Parts: MSA Safety (Cranberry Township, PA, USA). Global network. Lead time: 1-3 weeks.

Scott Safety / 3M (USA)

1
Air-Pak SCBA
30-60 min air supply · Compressed Air (Breathing)
Type
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Size Range
  • Air-Pak 50
  • Air-Pak 75
  • Air-Pak NxG7
Drive Type
Compressed Air (200/300 bar)
Construction
Composite cylinder, full-face mask, demand valve
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Cylinder test overdue
  • Face mask aging
  • Demand valve wear
  • Regulator first-stage failure
Service: Standard SCBA maintenance.
Spare Parts: 3M (ehem. Scott Safety). Lead time: 1-3 weeks.