Evreux SAMU Hospital Center: inflatable PMA tent, captive air, L = 12 m x W = 6 m, 60m²

For the  SAMU  of the  Evreux Hospital Centre , we recently custom-made an inflatable PMA tent (Advanced Medical Post), an inflatable shelter for a mobile first aid post.

This inflatable, air-locked structure is entirely made of single-skin 0.6 mm PVC, in the shape of cut panels.

This inflatable tent with usable dimensions L = 12 m x W = 6 m is inflated with air using an electric pump, and coupled with a pressure regulator.

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…

Above: the final proof (BAT – bon à tirer) of the  inflatable PMA (Advanced Medical Post) tent , with the 3D model of the concept validated by the client, the  SAMU (Emergency Medical Service) of the Évreux Hospital Center . This inflatable first aid shelter, of the PMA type, has two main doors, each with an access canopy to protect against the rain, and a clean, enclosed work area with two smaller secondary side doors. Finally, there is a removable PVC groundsheet for doctors and paramedics. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

BAT, 3D modeling of the PMA tent: SAMU Hospital Center of Évreux

Front and side views of the PMA tent, showing the main door (W = 2.60 m x H = 2.00 m) and above it a removable banner (Velcro fastenings), under the access canopy. On the side, there are two windows with removable shutters (Velcro fastenings) and a secondary access door 2 m high. Two large removable banners with ”  SAMU 27 ” Velcro fastenings are located on the roof. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

Final result:

A general view of the inflatable first aid shelter, with a captive air system and usable internal dimensions of L = 12 m x W = 6 m, that we manufactured for the  Evreux SAMU Hospital Center . This is a captive air inflatable structure, entirely made of 0.6 mm single-layer PVC, white in color. This photo shows a canopy with a main access door, and on the side walls, windows and skylights with transparent PVC, mosquito nets, and shutters. Metal rings and eyelets, distributed along the curves of the frame tubes, are used to attach the guy lines, Lancelin marine-grade ropes. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

A general view of the front gable end of the PMA inflatable tent, featuring a large canopy and a main access door with a ground flap. The tent is a semi-circular tunnel type. In this case, the canopy provides weather protection for stretchers and personnel (victims, patients, or accident victims) during unloading from the rear of the rescue vehicle. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

An interior view of the inflatable first aid station shelter manufactured for the  SAMU (Emergency Medical Service)  of the  Evreux Hospital Center , providing a very large space, a very large surface area, and a very large usable work volume for medical staff and doctors. A PVC-coated tarpaulin floor creates a clean, hygienic, and moisture-free first aid area. The tarpaulin also provides better thermal insulation and protects against moisture rising from the ground. The usable interior space is ideal for accommodating a significant number of patients and can be furnished with folding medical beds, desks, etc. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

An interior view of the inflatable PMA (Advanced Medical Post) tent, showing the groundsheet, frame tubes, internal anchoring rings and eyelets, and windows with shutters and mosquito nets. The tent’s structure and windows provide natural, diffused lighting for patient medical examinations. We have included metal anchoring rings and eyelets for attaching LED lights, meaning that medical staff and doctors can provide care or perform surgery day and night. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

A detailed view of adult-sized folding cots, laid out on the ground on the tarpaulin inside the inflatable first aid shelter. We also supply this type of accessory to complement the inflatable tent. These cots are foldable, strong, and robust, and once folded and stored, they take up little space in an emergency vehicle; they are also lightweight. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

A general view of the interior of the inflatable medical shelter, a first aid station, with cots deployed on the floor by the SAMU (Emergency Medical Service) medical personnel. At the far end, a large, wide gable door serves as the exit. A removable protective tarpaulin covering 60 square meters covers the floor. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

Qty 1 PMA captive air tent L = 12 m x W = 6 m x H = 2.75 m, 0.6 mm single-layer PVC shell,  groundsheet,  6 sandbags, 1 pressure regulator, 2 pumps, 1 flight case 

Technical specifications:

• Waterproof inflatable structure, filled with air, inflated with an electric pump.
• Total usable interior dimensions: L = 12 m x W = 6 m x H = 2.75 m
• Usable internal working area: L = 8 x W = 6 m, i.e. 48 m2 + 2 external canopies L = 2 x W = 6 m,
• Usable internal keystone height: H = 2.75 m,
• Shape: 6 cut sides,
• Colour: Solid WHITE,
• Roof and wall envelope: all in 0.6 mm PVC envelope, single skin, welded joints,
• Framing: PVC-coated 0.6 mm thick structural tubes, tubes D = 0.90 m, single partition, airtight, sealed joints.
• External metal fixing rings for guy wires + Lancelin guy wires,
• Internal seals: internal metal fixing rings,
• Non-return valve, pressure relief valves,
• 2 hot/cold air sleeves (air conditioning not included),
• 2 cable and electrical conduit sleeves,
• 1 washable PVC ground sheet welded to the tent,
• Groundsheet all around the tent,
• 2 access canopies (1 per main door),
• 2 wide gable doors 2 x 2 m, with flap, wide Velcro closures,
• 2 secondary side doors, 2 x 2 m, with mud flaps, wide Velcro closures,
• 6 transparent CRYSTAL windows + 4 removable flaps, Velcro fastening,
• Ready for printing in a graphic design studio.
• Repair kit,
• Storage bag
• LNE France fire safety standards type M2, CE standards,
• Please provide a 220V EDF power supply on site.
• 4 removable Velcro markings: logo or text printing in color, fastening with Velcro strips,
• 1-year manufacturer’s warranty + after-sales service + telephone support.
• Custom-made in France by us in our workshops in Orléans.
• Provide a 220V mains power supply for the pump and pressure regulator.
• Without a dividing wall.

Additional information:

• Estimated unit weight per tent: 240 kg (+ accessories)
• Folded unit volume: 1.5 m x 1.3 m (estimated)
• Packaging: 1 XL pallet (300 kg)

Supply of:

• Qty 1 PMA Tent L = 12 xl = 6 mx H = 2.5 m, captive air, 0.6 mm single skin PVC envelope, welded PVC ground sheet.
• Qty 2 electric pumps, 220V, CE standards, 1 year warranty (1 in production + 1 replacement in case of failure).
• Qty 1 pressure regulator, 220 V.
• Qty 6 sandbags for ballast.
• Qty 1 flycase, custom-made wooden storage chest.
• Qty 1 Shipping costs for delivery to METROPOLITAN FRANCE, for the entire lot.

Important information:

• Installation, assembly and setup by you.
• Provide 220V mains power for the pump during the inflation phase, and for the pressure regulator.
• Heating, air conditioning and LED lighting not provided, to be provided by you.

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.

A proof (ready for printing), representing four 3D model views of the inflatable medical tent: a top view, a front view with the canopy and main door, a side view with a secondary service door, and finally a general three-quarter front aerial view. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

Accessories included:

The kit includes an electric pump and a pressure regulator, two essential accessories for inflating the PMA inflatable tent. The photo shows an example of a pressure regulator. Inflating a captive air shelter involves two steps: first, inflation with the electric pump to the required air capacity, and then connecting the pressure regulator. This regulator modulates and manages the pressure inside the inflatable tubes, adding or removing air depending on the pressure and ambient temperature. It stabilizes the air pressure within the tubes to compensate for the expansion or contraction of the inflatable structure. In addition to this device, there are overpressure and safety valves that expel air from the tubes in case of excessively rapid expansion. They will ”  psst  ” – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

Video of the pressure regulator here  :  https://youtu.be/6AJsZ-v44oA

NB .

• The pressure regulator is necessary if the shelter is deployed for several consecutive days or permanently on site.
• One is needed per tent module.
• If inflation/deflation occurs during the day, they are not necessary, but recommended.
• They provide better reliability for the inflation and maintenance of inflatable structures, in indoor and outdoor environments.

Here are two sand-filled ballast bags that fold up and take up very little space in the storage bag of the inflatable medical tent. These ballast bags were custom-made by us; they are entirely made of 0.45 mm PVC, with reinforcements, hems, rings, eyelets, and handles. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

This photo shows an example of a collapsible ballast bag. The inflatable first aid shelter was delivered with sand-filled ballast bags, custom-made by us in our workshops in Orléans. They are sized according to the characteristics and ballast weight requirements to ensure proper stability and installation of the inflatable structure. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

This photograph shows the details of the inflation and deflation system, including two quarter-turn non-return valves and a safety overpressure valve. These interfaces are only found on captive air inflatable tents. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

The inflatable first aid shelter is a sealed inflatable structure, meaning the frame tubes are airtight and the seams of the 0.6 mm single-layer PVC envelope are welded. Sealed inflatable tents are inflated with an electric pump or a pressure regulator. This photo shows a quarter-turn valve, a non-return valve, which, via a suitable nozzle, allows the electric pump to inject air into the inflatable structure. – Copyright Vivien LAÏLLE / FlyPix – All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited.

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

• We do not offer inflatable tents made of  Oxford canvas  because 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.

Disinfection of inflatable PMA tents:

• You can use conventional cleaning products, based on soaps, alcohol, or acetone.
• Disinfectant aerosol spray products: we recommend spray disinfectants of the WYRITOL bactericidal and antiviral type.
• You must ensure their antiviral and antibacterial properties.
• Do not use chlorinated products which will tend to yellow transparent PVC or TPU (no chlorine or bleach).

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.

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