Being prepared for potential emergencies is crucial, with oxygen cylinders playing a vital role in disaster management.
AMS Composite Cylinders are vital lifelines in providing medical aid, supporting firefighting efforts and sustaining essential services in times of crisis. In this blog, we’ll look at how gas cylinders can help make a difference between life and death during emergencies.
Oxygen Cylinders for Medical Aid
One of the most critical roles gas cylinders have in disaster management is in healthcare. When disasters strike, access to medical facilities can be severely disrupted.
Gas cylinders, specifically those containing oxygen, are a crucial resource for emergency medical response teams. Whether in the aftermath of an earthquake, a hurricane, or any other emergency, our durable carbon composite construction cylinders ensure that patients who need oxygen can get immediate help.
Time is of the essence during emergencies and can often be the difference between life and death – making access to portable gas cylinders vital. The lightweight and portable nature of emergency oxygen cylinders allows first responders to reach affected individuals and deliver aid swiftly.
Our accredited oxygen cylinders are trusted by ambulance crews across Europe and the globe. They are available in various sizes and capacities to suit any emergency vehicle and application.
Oxygen Cylinders for Firefighting
Whether it’s a wildfire, an industrial accident, or a building collapse, all firefighters need one thing – a reliable and portable supply of oxygen.
Our lightweight breathing tanks are made to withstand challenging firefighting situations, providing excellent flame and impact resistance. They’re also lightweight, making them highly portable. Our AMS Type 3 carbon composite cylinders are designed to save weight, with our standard AMS 6.8L cylinder weighing just 3.9kg, a weight saving of up to 35% compared to traditional alternatives.
Our cylinders aren’t just lightweight and durable – they can be filled to 300 bar pressure, providing up to 35 minutes of breathing time. This allows firefighters to focus on the blaze and rescue those trapped inside buildings.
AMS cylinders are used by fire services worldwide and are available in a range of standard and custom sizes to suit the requirements of any SCBA system.
Challenges in Remote Areas: Gas Cylinders as Lifelines
Portable gas cylinders can also play a crucial role in remote areas – especially during natural disasters or emergencies. Portable gas cylinders are an essential lifeline in remote villages in the mountains or isolated island communities where traditional medical facilities are limited.
Having lightweight emergency oxygen supplies for remote areas and locations allows authorities to react quicker to emergencies, even in the most challenging and isolated environments.
All AMS SCBA cylinders are certified for use worldwide and are produced to a wide range of globally recognised standards and accreditations, including ISO 11119-2, UN-TPED Pi, CE Marking, DOT (USA) and TC (Canada).
Conclusion
AMS Composite Cylinders can provide vital lifelines during emergencies, from providing life-saving medical aid to supporting firefighting efforts and sustaining essential services.
Our lightweight and portable cylinders make them indispensable for first responders, allowing them to provide aid quickly and efficiently. Whether in healthcare, firefighting, or remote areas, gas cylinders are crucial in saving lives and mitigating the impact of disasters. With their durability, portability, and global certifications, AMS cylinders are trusted resources in emergency preparedness efforts worldwide.
More About AMS Composite Cylinders
AMS Composite Cylinders supplies a full range of advanced, state-of-the-art lightweight cylinders using the latest technology – backed up by extensive and world-leading research and development teams.
Supplying to customers across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America – providing industry-leading quality, reliable service, and short lead times.
AMS Composite Cylinders produces cylinders to a wide range of recognised global standards and holds accreditations in all major markets worldwide. Manufacturing cylinders to ISO and EN standards (Including ISO-11119-1, ISO 11119-2, EN 12257, EN12257, EN12245, ISO 7866, ISO 11118) and requirements of ISO 9001, UN PED/TPED, DOT (USA) and TC (CANADA). AMS Composite Cylinders hold Rho ρ marking for the UK.
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