THE FACTS - PBE Comparison

Below is a table comparing the four prominent PBEs available on the market today.

 
Item/Manufacturer

Essex PB&R

Puritan Bennett

Scott

Drager

Size & Weight

       

Weight-Stowed-kg (lbs)

2.2 (4.8)

2.4 (5.4)

2.6 (5.7)

2.5 (5.5)

Weight-Worn-kg (lbs)

1.5 (3.2)

1.7 (3.7)

1.7 (3.8)

2.1 (4.6)

Stowage        

Size-Stowed -cm 

Length
Width
Depth

Size-Stowed - (in)

Length
Width
Depth
 

cm

21.6
24.6
9.4

inches

8.5
9.7
3.7

cm

25.4
23.6
10.9

inches

10
9.3
4.3

cm

23.6
21.1
10.9

inches

9.3
8.3
4.3

cm

25.9
22.1
11.9

inches

10.2
8.7
4.7

Stowage Volume cm3 (in3)

4,994.8 (305.1)

6,533.9 (399.9)

5,542.8 (331.9)

6,811.4 (417.1)

Available Stowage Options

11

1

1

1

User Unique Stowage Available

Yes

No

No

No

Serviceability

       

Tamper Evident Seal

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Serviceability Indicator

Yes

No

Yes

No

Loss of Vacuum = Unserviceable

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Design

       

Oxygen Source

Compressed Gas

O2 Generator

O2 Generator

O2 Generator

Oxygen Source
Produces Heat
No Yes Yes Yes

Shelf Life

10 Years

10 Years

10 Years

5 Years

Time Duration 

15 Minutes Minimum

60 Minutes  Maximum

15 Minutes 

15 Minutes 

20 Minutes 

Anti-Suffocation Device

Yes (EOSI)

No

No

Yes

End of Service Indicator (EOSI)

Yes

No

No

No

Donning

       

Quickest Donning -FAA Fire Test

Yes

No

No

Not tested

Donning Steps

6

9

8

10

Internal Mask Rqd

No

Yes

No

Yes

Visibility

270˚

180˚

150˚

150˚

Extra Weight on the Head No Yes Yes No
Can Don Unit Without Activating Oxygen No Yes Yes No

Purchase & Shipment

       
Shipping Hazard Classification UN3072      
Standard Hazmat Shipping Fee $15.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00

New Units Air Transportable on Passenger Aircraft (* Special Waiver Required)

Yes

No*

No*

No*

Expired/Used Units Air   Transportable

Yes

No

No

No

Product Purchase Lead Time

4 Weeks or Less

4 Months

4 Months

?

Free Order Expediting

Yes

No

No

?

Overnight Shipping Availability

Yes

No

No

?

Maintenance

   

 

 

Recertification Cost

$94-$169

$420

?

$375

Disposal

       

Mfg Disposes of Hazardous  Waste Free of Charge

Yes

No

No

?

? = Data Not Available

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