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.