Bertrand Export Brisbane / Prony Resources in New Caledonia, Melanesia: PMA tent L = 10 m x W = 6 m, air captive, pump, pressure regulator

For Bertrand Export Brisbane , we custom-made a PMA tent L = 10 m x W = 6 m, S = 60 m2, air captive, in 0.6 mm and 0.45 mm single-skin PVC envelope, with a removable ground sheet.

The inflatable medical tent is a mobile, versatile and easily transportable solution, and it was commissioned by the Australian company Bertrand Export Brisbane to be sent to the nickel and cobalt mine, the Prony Resources mining operation , in New Caledonia, Melanesia.

This is an inflatable medical shelter that is inflated with air using an electric pump; this inflatable module can be deployed on site in case of emergency, very quickly.

The PMA tent is delivered as a complete, turnkey kit, including the pump, pressure regulator, Lancelin Pro marine guy lines, ballast bags to be filled with sand…

We provide:

• 3 Descenders, Paris Airport, Airbus, Alstom, Andra, French Army, Bouygues Bâtiment, Celeste Airships, Chantiers Modernes, CNES, CNRS, Colas, Colas Rail, French Red Cross, Red Crescent, EADS, EDF, Eurovia, Fayat, Flexi France, National Gendarmerie, Bolloré Group, IrvinGQ France SAS, French Navy, Marti Group, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of the Armed Forces, NJ Décobéton, Nexter, Noé Jacquier, Nouvetra, OGB Lux, Civil Protection, RATP, Razel-Bec, Sade, SAMU, SDIS, Sefrim Environnement, SMUR, SNCF, Sol Environnement, Technip, Thales, Valgo, Vinci, Wabtec…

Side view of the PMA inflatable shelter: windows and skylights made of transparent crystal PVD material, with shutters and mosquito nets. On the roof: removable, printed marking banners, attached with Velcro strips. Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Here is a 3D model, the final proof, presenting the concept of the Advanced Medical Post (PMA) tent, approved by the client. This custom-made inflatable shelter, manufactured by us, is air-locked, meaning it is inflated with air using an electric pump and a pressure regulator. The material used is single-layer 0.6 mm PVC with welded seams. On the front gable end, there is a canopy and a wide main entrance door. The shelter also includes windows and skylights with shutters and mosquito nets. Velcro strips on the roof are reserved for removable PVC banners, customized with printed markings. A ground sheet runs along the base of the walls and access doors. Metal rings and eyelets are distributed along the frame tubes for attaching the guy lines, which will be connected to the sandbags. Interfaces for air sleeves and electrical cable conduits are also present. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Below: Different views from various angles, in 3D, highlighting the frame of the PMA inflatable tent; the inflatable structure’s frame tubes are interconnected, made of a single-skin 0.6 mm PVC envelope, with welded seams. This type of configuration provides very high structural resistance, especially with a half-moon tunnel shelter shape, which has the advantage of natural buttresses and a keystone.

Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Qty 1 PMA tent, L = 10 m x W = 6 m, S = 60 m², sealed air tent, 0.6 mm and 0.45 mm single-layer PVC shell, groundsheet, 2 x 220V pumps, 2 pressure regulators, 1 wooden flight case

Below: a simplified sketch of the PMA tent, with the different dimensions, proportions and locations of the removable partitions, the purpose of which is to obtain different rooms within the inflatable medical shelter.

Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Configuration:

• The planned interior surface area for sanitary care or work space is L = 8 m x x = 6 m, i.e. 48 m2 usable.
• There is an external access canopy with dimensions L = 2 m x W = 6 m x S = 12 m² at the main access door, for vehicle access.
• The total useful interior dimensions of the tent: L = 10 mxl = 6 mx H = 2.75 m, S = 60 m2.
• 1 main entrance door, 1 main exit door, WITHOUT a side door,
• Windows and skylights, transparent PVC, with mosquito nets, removable shutters,
• The kit will include 3 removable internal partition walls, with removable door, and Velcro strip fixings, allowing for 3 independent rooms.
• 1 removable ground sheet included.

Below: various 3D views, infographics designed and created by our graphic designer, showcasing different details of the PMA inflatable tent. This type of representation is very useful for visualizing all the information at once, such as the usable interior dimensions, the overall configuration, the finishes, the accessories, and the layout within the inflatable medical shelter. It is helpful to present the inflatable structure with and without the walls, from above and below, to clearly demonstrate its overall sturdiness.

Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

PMA tent, L = 10 m x W = 6 m, S = 60 m², sealed air tent, 0.6 mm and 0.45 mm single-layer PVC shell, groundsheet, 2 x 220V pumps, 2 pressure regulators, 1 wooden flight case – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Captive air, non-return valve, pressure relief valves, Inflated with air using a pump and pressure regulator, Materials: hybrid tent, frame tubes made of 0.6 mm single-skin waterproof PVC, and walls and roofs made of 0.45 mm single-skin PVC, to optimize overall weight, factory Pantone color, welded seams. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Technical specifications: 

• Qty 1 PMA tent, model of the ”  Civil Protection of Niger ” type, personalized and customized.
• Captive air, non-return valve, pressure relief valves,
• Inflated with air using a pump and pressure regulator,
• Materials: hybrid tent, frame tubes made of 0.6 mm single-skin waterproof PVC, and walls and roofs made of 0.45 mm single-skin PVC, to optimize overall weight, factory Pantone color, welded seams.
• Shape: beveled edges,
• Mudguard on the floor,
• Removable PVC ground sheet, Velcro fixings,
• Total interior dimensions: L = 10 mxl = 6 m, S = 60 m2,
• Keystone height: H = 2.5 m,
• Internal dimension of the work area: L = 8 mxl = 6 m, S = 48 m2,
• With 1 external canopy measuring L = 2 m x W = 6 m, S = 12 m²,
• 2 main doors with wide gables, with a ground-level drip edge, L = 3 m x H = 2 m,
• Windows included: daylights with mosquito nets, clear PVC and removable folding shutters, Velcro fixings,
• 2 air sleeves,
• 2 electrical cable glands,
• Internal metal rings and eyelets,
• External metal rings and eyelets,
• Handles and carrying grips,
• Storage bag
• Repair kit,
• LNE France fire safety standard type M2,
• BAT in graphic design studio
• 1-year warranty, after-sales service, telephone support.
• Additional weights, not included in the kit, available as an option.
• Pump sold separately, not included in the kit, optional.
• Pressure regulator available separately, not included in the kit, optional.
• Lighting fixtures, not included in the kit, must be provided by you.
• Air conditioning, heating, air filtration and climate control system not included in the kit, to be provided by you.
• Custom-made in our workshops in Orléans, France.
• Provide 220V electrical power for the pump and pressure regulator.

Removable markings, Velcro fasteners included: 2 banners in total

• 2 large banners on the roof: ”  INTERVENTION BRIGADE  ” in black on a white background.

Additional information:

• Estimated unit weight: approximately 250 kg (+ accessories)
• Unit volume when folded: bag of 1.5 m x 1.3 m (estimated)
• Packaging: 1 XL pallet (300 kg) – excluding the weight of the flight case (estimated)

Deadline :

• Production: 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of BC + BAT + Deposit (60%).
• Delivery as soon as possible according to the current production schedule.

Payment method:

• 60% upon  order  by bank transfer. Balance upon delivery.
• We accept administrative mandates from town halls, CCs and local authorities, via  CHORUS .

Services & guarantees:

• Our experience and expertise, our responsiveness, our client references,
• Custom-made by us in our workshops in France.
• Monitoring of your projects and support from our technicians and engineers, before, during and after delivery,
• High-quality PVC materials, resistant, strong and durable,
• Certifications: LNE France fire safety standards type M2 (and not type M3, which is insufficient) for PVC (very high level of fire protection),
• Certifications: CE electrical standards, for turbines and electric pumps, pressure regulators,
• 1-year manufacturer’s warranty, after-sales service included.
• Telephone support,
• Maintenance and repair service in the workshop or on site.

There is an external access canopy measuring L = 2 m x W = 6 m x S = 12 m² at the main access door, for vehicle access. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Final result:

Rear view of the inflatable PMA tent, with the rear gable end featuring a large exit door. To the right and left: the air sleeve interfaces. On the side of the structure: windows and skylights, with mosquito nets and flaps. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

View of the front of the PMA inflatable shelter: access canopy, wide main access door with a ground flap. Metal rings fixed to the inflatable frame wall are visible, for attaching the guy ropes. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

In the photo above, you can see beds ready to receive people needing emergency care. Arranged in a specific way, a 60 m² area filled with cots can accommodate ten to twelve people inside the inflatable PMA tent. Interior view of the PMA inflatable tent: removable PVC groundsheet and foldable sleeping beds. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Flycase and storage box:

We offer, as an option, a very solid and very robust wooden crate, custom-made by us, a wheeled flycase, the purpose of which is to ensure the transport and protection, as well as the storage in good conditions of the inflatable PMA tent.

A very sturdy and robust custom-made flight case, reinforced and equipped with wheels, for storing and protecting the inflatable shelter during future transport. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

A very sturdy and robust custom-made flight case, reinforced and equipped with wheels, for storing and protecting the inflatable shelter during future transport. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

A very sturdy and robust custom-made flight case, reinforced and equipped with wheels, for storing and protecting the inflatable shelter during future transport. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

A very sturdy and robust custom-made flycase, reinforced and equipped with wheels, for storing and protecting the inflatable shelter during future transport. It is shown here loaded onto a truck for transport to the freight forwarder in mainland France before export to New Caledonia. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

A very sturdy and robust custom-made flight case, reinforced and equipped with wheels, for storing and protecting the inflatable shelter during future transport. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Accessories included:

Electric pump, reversible, 220 V, 1200 W, CE standard, 1-year warranty, for inflating and deflating the PMA medical tent. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

A pressure regulator that stabilizes and controls the air pressure in the airtight, captive-air frame tubes of the PMA inflatable shelter. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Custom-made sand-filled ballast bags, manufactured by us, for the stability, support, and maintenance of the inflatable structure against wind. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Custom-made sand-filled ballast bags, manufactured by us, for the stability, support, and stability of the inflatable structure against wind. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Quarter-turn inflation valve, overpressure valves of the PMA inflatable tent. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

Details of a 1/4 turn valve required for inflating a captive air inflatable shelter. Quarter-turn non-return inflation valve, which allows inflation and deflation of the inflatable PMA tent. – Photo: copyright FlyPix/Vivien LAÏLLE, all rights reserved.

We manufacture custom-made products in France, according to the needs and specifications of our clients:

• Inflatable shelters,
• Inflatable cabins,
• Inflatable tents,
• Inflatable hangars,
• Inflatable playgrounds.

Types of construction or industrial sites:

• Masonry,
• Application of plaster or resins,
• Roads and highways,
• Floor coverings,
• Renovations and restorations,
• Earthworks,
• Demolitions,
• Soil remediation,
• Excavations,
• Painting, welding,
• Work on swimming pools, basins,
• Storage of equipment or materials.

We deliver  inflatable shelters and tents for construction and public works projects in the following territories:

• Metropolitan France ,
• French overseas departments and territories :  Martinique, Guadeloupe, Réunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia, French Guiana,…
• Europe: Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Monaco,…
• Francophone Africa:  Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Madagascar,…
• Worldwide delivery available upon request.

Why don’t we offer  OXFORD fabric for our shelters?

• We do not offer  inflatable tents  made of  Oxford canvas, as  the quality of this material is insufficient and unsuitable for the needs required on swimming pool construction sites.
• Under these working and construction conditions,  Oxford fabric is  too fragile and offers no resistance to abrasion and repeated use. That’s why our tents for pool installers are always made with 0.45 mm and 0.60 mm PVC casing.
• Too many problems caused by this  Oxford fabric design  (tears, abrasions, etc.). Many repairs and returns for after-sales service.

A photograph taken inside the fully enclosed PMA tent: washable PVC groundsheet. The space is completely clean and washable, offering perfect hygiene… – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited. Copyright FlyPix / Vivien LAÏLLE.

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