Key Facts:

Founded: 1976

Business Focus: Gas analysis and gas handling technologies

Target markets: Commercial, industrial, governmental, and

military clients around the globe
Headquarters: Exton, Pennsylvania, USA
European offices: Navan Co., Meath, Ireland
Divisions / Products

• Premier supplier of Oxygen Analyzers

and Ambient Gas Monitors

• Used to control Oxygen and other

gases in manufacturing processes

• Used in manufacturing semiconductors,

and LCD and plasma displays, and
many other industries.
Divisions / Products

• Pioneered infrared measurement

technology to identify the type of
refrigerant in A/C systems

• Now the leading producer of refrigerant

Identifiers and Sealant Detectors

• Used in automotive and commercial A/C

and Halon service and maintenance
Divisions / Products

• Pioneered positive-pressure,
closed-circuit SCBA

• Used by Mining and Tunnel Rescue,

Fire Fighters, First Responders, Law
Enforcement, and Military applications

• Now establishing the new benchmark in

Long-Duration SCBA
A proven history of building the world’s most reliable
positive-pressure, closed-circuit long duration SCBAs

• Founded in 1969 by aerospace life support

engineers working on manned moon missions

• First product provided underwater life

support at 1000 feet

• Technology was rapidly adapted and used by

the US special forces
A proven history of building the world’s most reliable
positive-pressure, closed-circuit long duration SCBAs

• Pioneered positive-pressure, closed-circuit

SCBA for use in firefighting and toxic or
oxygen-deficient atmospheres

• Engineered sophisticated mixed gas

deep-diving gear for US military and allies

• Expanded civilian SCBA technology for mining,

tunneling, & HAZMAT markets
A proven history of building the world’s most reliable
positive-pressure, closed-circuit long duration SCBAs

New government/military applications:

• WMD Domestic Preparedness
• USMC
• US Dept of Energy Facility & Munitions
Protection Response Forces
• Defense Threat Reduction Agency,
• USCG Strike Force & Anthrax Cleanup.
Design Goal:
To build a rebreather that can better serve the
men and women who risk their lives to save others.

• Mine and Tunnel Rescue

• Fire Service
• First Responders, Search and Rescue
• Law Enforcement
• Military and Government
• Hazmat Emergency Response
and Remediation
Design Research:
Focus groups comprised of
current rebreather users
Design Research:
Focus groups say users want a
rebreather that is:

• Easier breathing

• Easier to deploy

• Easier to service

• More comfortable

• Safer for the user

• Less costly to own

and operate
Design Development:
Extensive research and development
to meet user requests

• Design, modeling, and testing

for ergonomics - form, fit, and function
Design Development:
Extensive research and development
to meet user requests

• Design, modeling, and testing

for ergonomics - form, fit, and function

• Prototyping to test feasibility

of new designs
Design Development:
Extensive research and development
to meet user requests

• Design, modeling, and testing

for ergonomics - form, fit, and function

• Prototyping to test feasibility

of new designs

• Lab testing to verify and

document performance
Results: Easier breathing
Breathing with unit on feels as easy as breathing normally

• Lowest closed circuit-breathing

resistance available

• 6 liters of tidal volume

• More comfortable breathing,

less stress on the user
Results: Faster Deployment
Deployment and service time reduced by 50%

• Fast, accurate, easy replacement

of CO2 scrubber
• CO2 absorbent is packaged in solid
disposable cartridges
• Eliminates need for measuring, refilling,
resealing CO2 canisters
• Eliminates potential of absorbent
refilling mistakes
• Solid absorbent will not channel dust or
settle during transportation or storage
Results: Faster Deployment
Deployment and service time reduced by 50%

• Quick change cooling canisters can

be changed in seconds

• Change can be made while unit is worn

• No need to open the housing or break

into the breathing loop

• Positive pressure is maintained

during change
Results: Easier Service
Deployment and service time reduced by 50%

• Easy-to-operate latches for fast access

• Easy-to-remove breathing chamber

• Threaded, positive cylinder connection

• Reduced tubing and connections

for greater reliability
Results: Greater Comfort
New features meet the demand for greater comfort

• Smallest, lightest unit available

• Slim profile can be worn comfortably

under protective gear
• Padded, ergonomic harness keeps weight
on hips, not shoulders
• Harness adjusts to fit any size user
Results: Greater Comfort
New features meet the demand for greater comfort

• Advanced Scott AV-3000 Face Piece improves

downward peripheral vision
• Future: Scott AV-3500 w/SureSeal & Quick Disconnect
• Dual voicemitter for increased clarity
• Moisture generated during use is prevented from
reaching the face piece
• Single-pass magnetic lens wiper eliminates faceplate
pass-through
Results: Greater Comfort
New features meet the demand for greater comfort

• Scott Pro Mask with Quick Disconnect

• Five point attachment head harness
• Moisture generated during use is prevented from
reaching the face piece
• Single-pass magnetic lens wiper eliminates faceplate
pass-through
Results: Greater Safety
New features meet the demand for greater safety

• Stainless steel fiber-reinforced housing for

mechanically and electronically robust design
• Hardened breathing chamber
• Manual quick disconnect prevents O2 loss,
if the gauge line is damaged
• Flame-rated harness available featuring
Kevlar and metal buckles
Results: Greater Safety
New features meet the demand for greater safety

• Electronic alarm sounds at 25% O2 supply and low battery

• Temperature sensor alerts user to check if

frozen cartridges were installed at start-up

• Pneumatic pressure gauge monitors O2 status

and sets off alarm at 25% of service life

• Color coded LEDs in gauge housing

provide alerts for normal, low battery,
possible lack of coolant, and 25% of service life
Results: Lower Cost
New features meet the demand for lower cost to own and operate:

• Lower initial purchase price

• Lower maintenance costs

• Lower total cost of ownership

• No mandatory replacement parts or

factory rebuilds required during life of unit
The Biomarine BioPak 240R
A true revolution in 4-hour rebreathers:

• Better performance, greater safety, and lighter weight.

• Easier to operate and maintain than any other unit on the market

• Worldwide Safety Approvals Approvals from:

NIOSH, MSHA, EN-145/136 and China
Product Comparison

BioPak 240 Revolution

Versus
Draeger BG-4
 General Data Draeger BG4

Description Closed-Circuit, Four-Hour, Closed-Circuit, Four-Hour,

Extended Duration Self- Extended Duration Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus Contained Breathing Apparatus

Country of Manufacture USA Germany

Date of Product Introduction 2006 1993

EN-145 Approval Yes Yes
NIOSH/MSHA Approval Yes Yes
China MT -867 Approval Yes Yes
EN-137 Flame Engulfment Yes Yes
Technical Specification Draeger BG4

Weight 14.9 kg 14.9 kg

Dimensions 584 x 432 x 178 mm 595 x 450 x 185 mm

Counter Lung Design Sealed Diaphragm Exposed Breathing Bag

Most critical area of the breathing loop is Plastic “breathing bag” exposed in the event the
protected. In the event that the unit cover unit cover becomes detached. The breathing
becomes detached, this design protects the bag is susceptible to damage (even during
breathing loop. maintenance), and the user risks exposure in
such instances.

Tidal Volume Over 6 litres 5.5 litres

Breathing Resistance Always Positive Negative at High Rates
(mbar) Inhalation Exhalation Span* Inhalation Exhalation Span*

Low 30 LPM 3.0 5.5 2.5 0.8 4.3 3.5

Typical 40 LPM 2.8 5.5 2.7
Mid Range 50 LPM 2.2 5.5 3.2 -1.3 5.2 6.5
High 75 LPM 1.2 5.2 4.0
Maximum 100 LPM 0.5 6.5 6.0 Neg 8.7 >8.8
*Lower span = Greater comfort
 Technical Specification Draeger BG4

Oxygen Volume 440 litres @ 3,000 psi 420 litres @ 3,000 psi
Oxygen Cylinder Lightweight Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre

Approved CO2 Absorbents One One

CO2 Absorbent “Solid Core” Cartridge, DraegerSorb 400

High Performance CO2 Absorption
System

CO2 Canister Type Drop in Solid Cartridge Factory or User Packed Canister
Factory Packaged Cost is 50% higher

CO2 Absorbent Weight 2 kg 3 kg

Coolant Method High-Performance Sealed Reusable User Formed Block Ice

Ice Packs User freezes in multiple stages, time
consuming and inefficient. Water
leaks on to user’s back.

Change Coolant without removing the Yes No

upper housing

Facepiece Availability Scott AV3000, AV-3500 SureSeal Panorama Nova

& Pro
Technical Specification Draeger BG4

Constant Flow Rate 1.80 litres / minute 1.5 litres / minute

Exceeds NIOSH Minimum. NIOSH Minimum

By-Pass Flow Rate >80 litres / minute >80 litres / minute

As indicated in User Manual

By-Pass Valve type Manual Manual

Demand Add System >80 litres / minute >80 litres / minute
SCBA Design Category Positive Pressure Positive Pressure
In 1985 Biomarine invented and produced the Introduced in 1993.
worlds first POSITIVE PRESSURE 4-hour
breathing apparatus.

Relief Valve System Larger Tidal Volume means Upstream of CO2 absorbent.
less use of Relief Valve.
Upstream of CO2 absorbent.
Vents only “hot CO2 enriched
gas”.
 Technical Specification Draeger BG4

O2 Pressure Gauge Mechanical + Electronic Electronic

Mechanical gauge with redundant electronic Dependent on Battery.
monitoring and optical warning system.

O2 Deficiency Warning Electronic + Mechanical Electronic

Redundant - Optical warning system, audible Complex and Sensitive design. Location
alarm, plus mechanical pressure gauge. For increases susceptibility to damage. Dependent
safety no electronic components outside the on battery. Electronics and cabling located
SCBA housing. outside the SCBA housing.

Ice Pack Installation Reminder Yes No

Blue Flashing LED

Lower Operating Temperature Approved for use above -15°C Current Product Literature
Range states approval for use above
-5°C

Connection Design Positive threaded and clamped Slip-on connections

For safety, hoses and other connections use
Characteristics positive threaded or clamped connections.
 Maintenance Draeger BG4

Test Kit Simple/Inexpensive. Complex/Expensive

Includes all the tools you need. Costs thousands Tester does not include all the tools required and
less than the BG4 tester and tools. costs thousands more than the 240R test kit.

Test Procedures Very Simple Relatively Complex

Maintenance Costs Low Higher

No periodic manufacturer rebuilds or replacement Requires periodic manufacturer rebuilds and
of components. replacement of components.

Cost of Ownership Lowest Higher

Acquisition, Maintenance and Lowest Higher

Consumable Cost
 Maintenance Draeger BG4

Battery Replacement Six months Six Months

Inhalation and Exhalation Only Required if Damaged Every Three Years
Valve Replacement

O-Ring Replacement Only Required if Damaged Every Three Years

Ease of Tear Down and Turn Easy, only three components Complex.
Around Maintenance to remove and wash.

Required Component 15 Years: Oxygen Cylinder 3 Years: Oxygen Regulator

3 Year: O-Ring replacement
Replacement No other mandatory replacements-replace only 3 Year: Check Valve replacement
as needed 15 Years: Oxygen Cylinder
 BioPak 240R In Mining
Australia
Allegiance(2 locations), Zinafex,
St. Ives Goldfield, Peak Gold Cobar and
Copper Mines of Tasmania
China
Numerous mines in the following provinces
Hebei, ShanXi, ShaanXi, Sichuan, Guizhou,
Chongqing and Fushun
BioPak 240R In Mining
Canada
Cigar Lake, McArthur River, Rabbit Lake (Near
Arctic Circle) Esterhazy Mosaic, Rochanville,
PCS Lanigen and Imasco minerals
Europe
Ireland, Poland and Switzerland mines
 BioPak 240R In Mining
USA
Barrick Gold, Coal River Energy, Tunnel
Ridge,
BMP Resources, Alliance Coal (4 locations),
State of Nevada, State of Illinois, Peabody
Minerals, International Coal Group (ICG),
Magnum Coal, King Coal, Five Star Mining
Kentucky Community and Technical College
Vulcan,
 BioPak 240R In Mining

“ After almost 3 hours under oxygen, doing fairly arduous

work, all five of our team members had remaining bottle
pressures between 1500 and 1800 psi.” ( Sept 2009)

“This is why Mosaic Mine Rescue will not wear any other
BA.(breathing apparatus) You all have my thanks for your
attention to detail and customer focus.” (October 2009)

Quotes from our Canadian customers

BioPak 240R In Mining

BioPaks 240R and LW have been used in

underground incidents numerous times.

Sago Recovery
Cradall Canyon
Alliance Excell Mine Fire
McArthur Lake Fire
Multiple Fires in China
BioPak 240R Firefighting
USA
Numerous fire departments have the BioPak
for Special Operations.
• Atlanta, Georgia FD
• Boston, MA FD
• Houston TX FD
• Fairfax , VA FD
BioPak 240R Firefighting
Europe
Fire departments in Europe use rebreathers
for direct open flame fire fighting.
• Copenhagen Denmark
• Switzerland Swiss Army
BioPaks in the US military
BioPak 240R and LW
Both systems passed agent testing for use
by military and military support personnel.
• Army Disposal of chemical agents 240R/LW
• STEPO systems installed in 57 locations.
• Hart Building cleanup of anthrax.
• 911 Support of tunnel rescue
BioPaks in the US military
BioPak 240R and LW
US Coast Guard Strike teams(3)
• Pacific
• Gulf
• Atlantic
•Special Forces
•USAF Domestic and Overseas
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