Disaster Rescue - Australian Emergency Manual (Natural Disaster Organization, 183 p.): CHAPTER SIX - LIFTING EQUIPMENT: Air Bags (High Pressure): (introduction...)

Disaster Rescue - Australian Emergency Manual (Natural Disaster Organization, 183 p.)

CHAPTER SIX - LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Air Bags (High Pressure)

		*(introduction...)*
		Safety Warning
		Air Bag Advantages
		Set Up and Operation

(introduction...)

6.15 Air bags are available in a large range of sizes and designs to meet specific needs. The most common in use are the mini-bags which are supplied in sizes ranging in lifting capabilities from 9.6 tonnes to 67.7 tonnes.

Height of lift or width of spread will be governed by the size of the bag relevant to the amount of force required, ie:

Lifting Capacity	Lifting Height	Dimension of Bag	Weight of Bag
9.6t	203mm	370mm x 370mm	4.5kg
24.0t	306mm	520mm x 620mm	5.5kg
67.7t	520mm	950mm x 950mm	39.0kg