TEDIS: PMA inflatable tent with captive air system, L = 10 m x W = 6 m x H = 2.75 m, S = 60 m², pump, pressure regulator system

The company  TEDIS  entrusted us with the custom manufacturing of an inflatable PMA tent, intended to be shipped to Africa.

More specifically, we provided an inflatable shelter, advanced medical post (PMA tent), captive air, with usable dimensions L = 10 m x W = 6 m x H = 2.75 m.

This inflatable structure is made of 0.6 mm single-skin PVC, and it has a removable PVC ground sheet, a pump, 6 ballast bags to be filled with sand, and a pressure regulator.

We provide:

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This inflatable PMA ( Advanced Medical Post ) tent, manufactured for  TEDIS , is a captive air inflatable structure with internal dimensions of 10m x 6m x 2.75m (L x W x H) and a surface area of ​​60m². The inflatable shelter is entirely made of single-layer 0.6mm PVC with welded seams. It features a large, removable 60m² groundsheet. The module is inflated with air using a reversible electric pump. The kit also includes six weights and a pressure regulator. This view shows the left side with windows and the front gable end, which includes an access canopy that protects against rain and inclement weather. This type of inflatable tent takes up little space when deflated and can be deployed very quickly on any type of terrain in an emergency.

BAT (proof), 3D model of the  TEDIS PMA tent 

Above: the final proof (BAT), the 3D model presenting the concept of the Advanced Medical Post (PMA) tent, with usable dimensions of L = 10 m x W = 6 m x H = 2.75 m, custom-made and approved by TEDIS  . The inflatable advanced medical post tent features several removable printed tarpaulin banners, attached with Velcro. The image shows the inflatable first aid shelter from different angles: top view, front view of the gable end with the main access door, side view with the windows, and a general overhead view to show the final result.

Above: various 3D model views of the inflatable medical tent with angled sides. It features five windows, one canopy, and one large main access door on the front gable end, one large exit door on the rear gable end, and one side door. Note the presence of air vents or electrical cable sleeves. There are also Velcro strips designed for marking banners made of printed and removable tarpaulins.

Positioning of the captive air frame tubes, inflated with an electric pump. Different 3D views: top view, front view of the front gable, side view and overall view from above of the  TEDIS inflatable tent .

PMA  TEDIS tent  L = 10 m x W = 6 m: 3D modeling with a top view, side view, front view, aerial view.

Qty 1 PMA captive air tent kit L = 10 m x W = 6 m x H = 2.75 m, 0.6 mm single-layer PVC, groundsheet, pump, 6 weights, pressure regulator

Technical specifications:

• Inflatable shelter: PMA (Advanced Medical Post) tent, for first aid,
• Waterproof inflatable structure, filled with air, inflated with an electric pump.
• Usable internal dimensions: L = 10 m x W = 6 m x H = 2.75 m
• Usable indoor work area: 60 m2,
• Usable internal keystone height: H = 2.75 m,
• Shape: 6 cut sides,
• 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 and trapped.
• PVC casing color 0.6 mm: see attached Pantone color chart.
• Lancelin metal fixing rings and guy ropes
• Internal tubes: metal fixing rings,
• Non-return valve, pressure relief valves,
• Hot/cold air sleeves (air conditioning not included),
• Cable glands and electrical conduits,
• 1 washable PVC ground sheet welded to the tent,
• 1. A canopy providing access to a door,
• 2 wide gable doors (dimensions to be defined), with 50 cm mud flaps,
• 1 side door, with mud flap,
• 5 transparent CRYSTAL windows + mosquito nets + 5 removable shutters, 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 220V mains power for the pump and pressure regulator.

Additional information:

• Estimated unit weight per tent: approximately 200 kg (+ accessories)
• Folded unit volume: 1.4 m x 1.2 m
• Packaging: 1 XL pallet (300 kg)

Supply of:

• Qty 1 PMA Tent L = 10 xl = 6 mx H = 2.75 m, captive air, 0.6 mm PVC, groundsheet.
• Qty 2 electric pumps, 220 V, CE standards, 1 year warranty (1 in production and 1 as a replacement).
• Qty 2 pressure regulators (1 in production and 1 as a replacement).
• Qty 6 sandbags for ballast.
• Qty 1 Shipping costs for delivery to METROPOLITAN FRANCE, to your freight forwarder.

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.

Final result: TEDIS PMA inflatable tent 

Above: a general view of the inflatable first aid post shelter, measuring L = 10 m x W = 6 m, for a usable interior area of ​​S = 60 m². This photo shows the rear gable end of the inflatable first aid post tent, with a large exit door. The roof walls feature windows and skylights with mosquito netting, transparent PVC, and removable shutters. This is a sealed-air tent, meaning the 0.6 mm single-layer PVC inflatable frame tubes are airtight and are inflated with an electric pump via a non-return valve and pressure regulator. There is an air sleeve to the left and right of the door.

This photo, showing a view of the front gable end of the PMA inflatable shelter, reveals a large main access door protected by a canopy. This extension is useful for unloading stretchers from the rear of emergency vehicles (firefighters, hospital vehicles, and ambulances), and for protecting patients, whether sick or injured, from rain and inclement weather as they enter the inflatable tent.

A view of the rear gable end of the inflatable medical tent, with a wide exit door. To the right and left of the door, there is an air sleeve, or electrical cable conduit. The shelter has angled sides, but overall it has a tunnel shape with a keystone at a height of 2.5 m, thus providing excellent rainwater drainage in case of adverse weather.

A view of the interior of the PMA inflatable tent, with a surface area of ​​60 m², and a removable PVC groundsheet. The frame tubes, the skeleton of the inflatable shelter, provide exceptional strength and robustness to the structure. They are all interconnected and feature regularly spaced metal rings and eyelets for attaching medical equipment or LED lighting devices. Note that the white PVC shell and the presence of skylights and windows allow for natural, diffused interior light.

A photo shows the details and finish of the inflatable frame tubes and windows that act as skylights, illuminating the interior of the PMA inflatable tent with natural, diffused light. A removable, washable PVC groundsheet provides doctors and nurses with a healthy, dry, and temperature-controlled indoor environment. The interconnected frame also features metal rings and eyelets, offering practical and ergonomic interfaces for attaching medical equipment or LED lights.

The aim being to accommodate sick, injured, or injured people inside the inflatable shelter, we also offer foldable adult cots. These are optional and available upon request. Our cots are sturdy and robust, yet lightweight and easy to transport. They perfectly complement the inflatable first aid shelter.

Another view of the large exit door on the rear gable end of the PMA inflatable tent. The door is folded and the groundsheet is deployed. In the background, valves and a pressure regulator can be seen in operation.

Above the door, there’s a removable banner printed with the logo. It’s a printed tarpaulin attached to the inflatable tent’s outer shell with Velcro strips. The door can be raised and folded away. Extending from it, inside, the removable groundsheet is visible.

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.

Accessories included: pump, pressure regulator, ballast bags

Reversible electric pump, 220V, CE standards, 1-year warranty, 1200W power. This type of pump allows you to inflate the frame tubes of the PMA air captive inflatable tent very quickly and efficiently.

A pressure regulator is necessary for long-duration deployments, lasting several days. It compensates for pressure variations and changes in air expansion within the inflatable tubes, depending on atmospheric pressure, ambient temperature, and sunlight. There are also pressure relief valves that activate in case of rapid and significant overpressure or air expansion.

Sand-filled ballast bags, custom-made by us, for the guy wires and to ensure the proper stabilization and stability of the PMA inflatable shelter.

Detailed view of a sandbag, a custom-made accessory manufactured by us. Properly weighting the inflatable structure against the wind is crucial; this step should not be overlooked.

Various valves arranged on a frame tube of the captive air inflatable tent: 1/4 turn inflation valve for the pump, overpressure valve, emergency valve.

Details of a 1/4 turn valve required for inflating a captive air inflatable shelter.

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.

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.

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