Strata Safety Metal/Non-Metal Refuge Chamber
The Strata Safety Metal/Non-Metal Refuge Chamber attaches to the mine’s main air lines and power source for an indefinite supply of fresh air and power. The power source operates the lights, optional air conditioning and the CO2 Scrubber. A specialized filtration system performs a complete cleansing of the air in the chamber every 3 to 4 hours. This prevents CO2 and heat build-up.
Strata Safety Refuge Chamber for Metal/Non-Metal Mines.
Metal/Non-Metal Refuge Chambers are also equipped with 48 hours of battery back-up power and a back-up air supply system. This system is upgradeable to 96 hrs. The back-up air supply is provided by oxygen cylinders and an active soda lime scrubber. This innovative, patent pending CO2 Scrubber is powered by mine power and also has its own built-in battery backup. It utilizes soda lime chemicals to remove carbon dioxide. An optional air conditioning unit is used to maintain chamber environment. The Strata Safety Refuge Chamber is delivered with water, food supplies and a first aid kit neatly stowed on-board.
Technical advancements of the Strata Safety Refuge Station for Metal/Non-Metal mines include:
- Robust Construction-Engineered and constructed to withstand 15 psi overpressure.
- Quality Air Supply System-Provides up to 96 hour air supply from medical grade oxygen tanks if mine air is not available.
- CO2 Scrubber System-Patent pending CO2 Scrubber powered by batteries removes carbon dioxide using soda lime chemicals.
- Air Conditioning-Remote control reverse cycle air conditioner maintains comfort.
- Standard & Custom Sizes-Strata Safety Refuge Chambers are available in standard & custom sizes to meet individual customer needs. This includes custom length and heights of the structure.
- Air-Tight Design-Air-tight chamber design provides immediate supply of breathable air upon entry.
- Air-Lock Entry-Air-lock entry minimizes contaminants entering the main chamber.
- 12 Volt Lighting-Internal 12V lighting system.
- Drinking Water & Food-Includes food & drinking water in storage compartments.
- Moves Readily-Built-in fork lift guides, lifting facility and skid base assist with moving & relocating the refuge chamber.
- Environmental Toilet-Toilet & waste bags in a private compartment with external waste disposal.
- Cushioned Seating & Storage Areas-Cushioned seating for all occupants & storage areas for additional supplies/equipment.
- Fire Extinguisher-Chamber includes fire extinguisher.
- Escape Hatch-Built-in emergency escape hatch.
- External Location Lights-External location lights & warning siren.
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Strata Safety Refuge Chamber Wheel and Hitch Package
In order to assist moving the chambers into and around the mines and in restrictive areas, Strata Safety has engineered a robust wheel and hitch package to be added during construction of the unit or retrofitted later. These additions will significantly reduce wear and tear during movement.
Metal/Non-Metal Refuge Chamber with Wheel and Hitch Package.
Each chamber is fitted with four smooth, solid rubber wheels and six wheel mounts (three on each side). The choice of wheel mountings is relevant to the direction the chamber will be pulled. Placing the wheels next to each other on each side facilitates easier turning and placing the wheels on the end most mounts allows the Chamber to balance itself. The wheel location can be changed while underground. Standard ground clearance is 5 ½". Custom set up to increase or decrease ground clearance is available.
The chamber hitch is a removable drawbar supplied at varying lengths. The hitch can be used on either end of the chamber to facilitate pulling in either direction.
Removable draw bar can be customized to varying lengths.