Hi Guys & Girls,

To my knowledge, air driven surgical tools operate at a maximum of 7 bar (in the UK at least). Does any one know if there is a move to increase this maximum or any forthcoming development that will ultimately require an increase in pressure to say 9 or 10 bar?

One of our contractors who is designing a new medical air plant has asked the following question " It is our understanding that with the improvements in surgical tools a higher pressure is required at the terminal outlet (not inlet) which maybe 10 Bar and which is referred to in the HTM." and I'm not sure of the answer.

As usual, any help is gratefully received.

Brian


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