Fortius 420 vs Fortius 420 EXP: specifications side by side
| Specification | Fortius 420 | Fortius 420 EXP |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber type | Clinical hard-sided chamber | Clinical hard-sided chamber |
| Operating pressure | Up to 4.0 ATA (44 psi) | Up to 4.0 ATA (44 psi) |
| Interior diameter | 42 inches | 42 inches |
| Length | 91 inches | 96 inches total (62 inch interior length) |
| Weight | 1,250 lbs | 1,400 lbs |
| Construction | Reinforced steel with powder coating | Reinforced steel with powder coating |
| Closure | See product page | See product page |
| Compressor | Double-headed, oil-less 1/3 hp CleanAir compressor | Double-headed, oil-less 1/3 hp CleanAir compressor |
| Power | 110-120V | 110-120V |
| Setup | Installed, assembled, and calibrated by OxyHealth certified technicians, with training. | Split design for simplified transport. Installed, assembled, and calibrated by OxyHealth certified technicians, with training. |
Specifications are taken from each model's product page. Confirm current specifications with OxyHealth before ordering.
Where they differ
Split design
The Fortius 420 EXP is built in sections for simplified transport and setup. It is intended for sites where a one-piece chamber is difficult to bring in.
Length and weight
The Fortius 420 is 91 inches long and weighs 1,250 lbs. The Fortius 420 EXP is 96 inches in total length, with a 62 inch interior length, and weighs 1,400 lbs.
What is the same
Both operate up to 4.0 ATA (44 psi), have a 42 inch interior diameter, use reinforced steel construction with powder coating, deliver oxygen through a hood assembly, and are installed and calibrated by OxyHealth certified technicians with training included.
Which setting each one suits
- Fortius 420: Clinics and practices with a straightforward delivery path for a one-piece chamber.
- Fortius 420 EXP: Clinics with narrow doorways, corridors, or elevators that call for a chamber delivered in sections.
Chamber pressure is one part of a hyperbaric dose. Breathing gas, session length, frequency, and total sessions matter too, and a qualified clinician determines those for each individual. Higher pressure is not automatically better, and lower pressure is not automatically safer.