UNDERGROUND

Dräger launches smarter breathing apparatus

German breathing and protection equipment company Dräger has launched a new closed-circuit breathing apparatus that features technologies the company says are specifically designed to save the lives of miners deployed in longer tunnelling and mining rescue operations.

 The housing features reflectors and a buddy light system

The housing features reflectors and a buddy light system

The BG ProAir features a "positive pressure" breathing closed circuit that prevents toxic substances from entering the breathing system.  Both inhalation and exhalation are optimised by cooling and enriching...

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