THE FACTS - PBE Comparison

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

 
Item/Manufacturer Essex PB&R BE Aerospace Scott Draeger
Weight        
Weight (Stowed) - kg (lbs) 2.1 (4.7)* 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
Length - cm (in) 24.7 (9.7)* 25.4 (10) 24.1 (9.5) 25.9 (10.2)
Width - cm (in) 21.5 (8.5)* 23.6 (9.3) 21.3 (8.4) 22.1 (8.7)
Height - cm (in) 8.3 (3.3)* 10.9 (4.3) 10.9 (4.3) 11.9 (4.7)
Stowage Volume cm3 (in3) 4,407.7 (272.1)* 6,533.9 (399.9) 5,595.3 (343.1) 6,811.4 (417.1)
Available Stowage Options 13 1 1 1
User Unique Stowage Available Yes No No No
Serviceability        
Tamper Evident Seal(s)? Yes Yes No Yes
Serviceability Indicator? Yes No Yes No
Loss of Vacuum = Unserviceable? No Yes Yes Yes
Design        
Oxygen Source Compressed Oxygen O2 Generator O2 Generator O2 Generator
Does Oxygen Source Produce Heat? No Yes Yes Yes
Shelf Life 10 years and 6 months 10 years and 6 months** 10 years and 6 months 10 years and 6 months
Time Duration (minutes)< 15 Min-Minimum 60 Min-Maximum 15 Min 15 Min 20 Min
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 Required? No Yes No Yes
Visibility 270? 180? 150? 150?
Extra Weight on the Head? No Yes Yes No
Can Don Unit w/o Activating Oxygen? No Yes Yes Unknown
Purchase & Shipment        
New Units Air Transportable on Passenger Aircraft? Yes No*** No*** No***
Expired/Used Units Air Transportable? Yes No No No
Product Purchase Lead Time 10-14 days 4 Months 4 Months Unknown
Free Order Expediting? Yes No No Unknown
Overnight Shipping Availability? Yes No No No
Maintenance        
Recertification Cost $98-176 $550 Unknown Unknown
Disposal        
Does Manufacturer Dispose of Hazardous Waste Free of Charge? Yes No No Unknown
Pricing
Average List Pricing per Unit $800 $1,275 $787 $2,135
Stowage Bracket Included? Yes No - Added Charge $77 - $101+ No - Added Charge $20 - $40+ Yes

* Essex PB&R, PBE, Model # MR-10022N
** Units then have to be recertified at an added cost to the customer
*** Special Waiver Required

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