DESIGN • ENGINEER • MANUFACTURE • INSTALL • MAINTAIN
DESIGN • ENGINEER • MANUFACTURE • INSTALL • MAINTAIN
Every PCCI chamber shares the same foundational engineering philosophy, regardless of size, shape, or configuration.
Medical-grade, FDA 510(k) cleared, PVHO-rated, NFPA 99 compliant fire suppression systems for maximum patient & operator safety.
Engineered to perform consistently over decades of operation with forward-thinking design decisions.
Designed and fabricated to perform in challenging environments of tunneling operations. Our tunneling chambers are designed and built to be transported between multiple work sites, installed in confined space environments and withstand rugged construction zones underground.
Built for endurance, with a low-maintenance profile that tunneling intervention crews can easily manage.
PCCI Hyperbaric Systems offers customized intervention solutions for tunneling construction projects, engineered to perform in the most challenging excavation environments.
Compact. Reliable. Built for the Tunnel Face.
Purpose-built for installation on Tunnel Boring Machine shields, providing safe and efficient
worker entry and exit in demanding underground environments.
Worker entry/exit at tunnel face via TBM
Dual
3+1 Main, 3+1 Entry
Up to 10 bar (147 psig)
8 stations
Deluge System Primary, Water-based fire extinguisher as back-up
ASME Section VIII Div. I
PVHO-1
EN 12110 European Standard
OSHA for Compressed Air 1926-803
Any Local OSHA Standards
88.96 in (226 cm)
Seamless Transfer. Every Time.
Dual-lock system engineered to safely transport tunnel workers under pressure from the TBM Manlock to a topside Medical Air Lock or Saturation System.
Worker transfer under pressure, TBM to topside
Dual
No electric power required; detachable console
Primary + Back-up Systems
Rail Car & Craine with detachable protective frame
6+1 Main / 1+1 Entry
54 in (138 cm)
17 ft (524 cm)
ASME Section VIII Div. I
PVHO-1
EN 12110 European Standard
OSHA for Compressed Air 1926-803
Any Local OSHA Standards
Topside Treatment. No Compromises.
Dual-lock system designed and built to ASME-PVHO-1 for operating pressure ranges between 5 and 10 bar. Container-integrated for fast, straightforward deployment.
Extended topside medical treatment
Dual
6+1 Main / 1+1 Entry
Up to 5 bar (73.5 psig)
FDA Cleared
NFPA 99 Compliant
ASME Section VIII Div. I
PVHO-1
EN 12110 European Standard
OSHA for Compressed Air 1926-803
Any Local OSHA Standards
Customized ISO shipping container
78 in (198 cm)
15 ft (457 cm)
Maximum Flexibility for Maximum Depth.
Custom designed for 6 to 25 occupants, with pressure capability up to 18 bar (~270 psig). Multiple lock configurations with universal NATO-style adapter flange.
Main Up to 25 / Entry 1+1
Up to 18 bar (~270 psig)
Compatible with TBM & Shuttle
Multiple lock configurations
Mandatory
78 in (198 cm)
Customized ISO shipping containers
ASME Section VIII Div. I
PVHO-1
EN 12110 European Standard
OSHA for Compressed Air 1926-803
Any Local OSHA Standards
Custom-engineered for your TBM and project specifications.
Built to the highest global safety standards.
Engineering expertise and safety pedigree.
Global support to keep your project moving.
All pressure vessels associated with PCCI Hyperbaric Chamber Systems are built to ASME PVBC, Section VIII, Div. 1 for certified structural integrity.
The pressure vessel accommodating patients and attendants is built to PVHO-1 standards, the most rigorous for safe human occupancy.
All PCCI multiplace chambers include fire suppression systems compliant with NFPA 99, Chap. 14, Hyperbaric Facilities.
All chambers are designed and fabricated to internationally recognized QMS standard ISO 9001-2015, certifying proven, repeatable processes with consistent results.
Compliant with European EN 12110 standard for design and fabrication requirements specific to tunneling chambers and related equipment.
Built to align with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.803 establishing safety and health standards for construction workers operating in compressed air environments, including tunneling. Any applicable local OSHA standards are followed as well.
Every PCCI tunneling system is custom-designed for your specific excavation requirements.
