- Medical gas system for oral surgery and other medical settings, designed to provide a continuous, high-pressure supply of nitrogen
- Use of three cylinders featuring an automatic changeover that switches to the next full cylinder when one is depleted, along with pressure regulation and safety features to ensure a stable and consistent flow
Uses
- Medical Procedures:
- Powers pneumatic surgical instruments and is used in cryosurgery and oral surgery
- Industrial applications:
- In industrial settings, the same type of manifold is used for processes like metal fabrication and die stamping, where consistent pressure is crucial for high-quality results
Features:
- Three-cylinder capacity:
- Connects up to three cylinders, providing a substantial reserve of gas and longer operation time before a changeover is needed
- Automatic changeover:
- If a cylinder runs out, the system automatically switches to the next one, preventing any interruption in the gas supply
- Pressure regulation:
- Includes regulators to control the pressure from the high-pressure gas cylinders to the lower, consistent pressure required by the downstream system
- Safety features:
- Incorporates components like tank restraints to secure the cylinders and often includes check valves and pressure relief valves to prevent backflow and over-pressurization
- Monitoring:
- May include pressure gauges for both the in-use and reserve cylinders, and often has an alarm system that provides visual and/or audible alerts when pressure is low
- Hoses and fittings:
- Comes with medical-grade hoses and approved fittings, such as Diameter Index Safety System (DISS), to ensure a secure and safe connection to the gas delivery system
- Legacy model:
- Belmed 4501 was previously designated as the Belmed 8143
Benefits
- Uninterrupted supply:
- Reduces the risk of a gas supply interruption during critical procedures, which can be crucial for patient safety and treatment effectiveness
- Increased safety:
- Centralizes the gas supply, which reduces the need for manual cylinder changes at individual workstations and improves overall safety
- Consistent performance:
- Delivers a steady and predictable gas pressure, which is essential for sensitive medical instruments and can lead to better outcomes and fewer errors
- Ease of use:
- Simplifies gas supply management by providing a single point for monitoring and, in the case of automatic models, managing cylinder changes
- Reduced downtime:
- Eliminates the need to stop a procedure to change a cylinder, increasing efficiency and reducing downtime in a medical or industrial setting
