Companion LOX Reservoirs Concentrator

CAIRE Companion Liquid Oxygen Reservoirs feature a reliable design. CAIRE Companion 31 and 41 models have capacities ranging from 31 to 41 liters of oxygen. The vessel design of the reservoirs is rugged and easy to use. Low maintenance and long life make them cost-effective to own. Compatible with all CAIRE top fill portable units.

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Companion Portable Liquid Oxygen (LOX) offers medical oxygen therapy for patients who require continuous oxygen flow. The advantage of Portable Liquid Oxygen over oxygen concentrators is less weight, longer supply, very few parts subject to wear, and higher oxygen flows. Compared with oxygen cylinders or oxygen tanks, the LOX portable oxygen machine generally offers less weight, longer supply, greater mobility, better treatment outcomes and better patient health. The trade-off for these advantages is costs. Oxygen concentrators are the low cost option while LOX remains the best option for patient health. (See the 6-month LOX study Domiciliary liquid oxygen versus concentrator treatment in chronic hypoxaemia: a cost-utility analysis) For patients requiring medical oxygen with continuous flow above 3 LPM, portable oxygen concentrators are unable to meet patient requirements. Portable Liquid Oxygen can offer patients up to 15 LPM of continuous oxygen flow, or fives times the amount of most portable oxygen concentrators.

SPECIFICATIONS

1000 Portable Liquid Oxygen Unit (product ID #B-775099-00)

The reliable Companion 1000 portable oxygen machine combines comfort and convenience in a durable, lightweight, simple-to-use liquid oxygen system. Manufactured by Caire, the Companion fills quickly and easily from the Companion Reservoir, or HELiOS Universal, or Liberator Reservoir. The Companion 1000 provides continuous oxygen flow up to 6 LPM.

Companion 1000 Specifications

Width: 5.5 Inch
Height: 13.8 Inch
Depth: 6 Inch
Weight (Empty): 5 lbs.
Weight (Filled): 8.1 lbs.
LOX Capacity: 3.1 lbs
Gaseous Equivalent Capacity: 1058 Liters
Refill Time: 1.1 minutes.
Continuous oxygen flow: Up to 6 LPM
Oxygen Output: 1.4 to 6 LPM
Operating Pressure: 22 PSI
Normal Evaporation: 1.5 lbs/day
Supply Duration @ Continuous Flow: 7.7 hours at 2 LPM
Supply Duration @ Pulse Flow: 21.5 hours at 2 LPM
Warranty: 2 years plumbing, 5 years vacuum

1000T Portable High-Flow Liquid Oxygen Unit (product ID #B-775532-00)

The Companion C1000T unit offers the same design features and lightweight package as the C1000, plus extended liters per minute settings for higher flow rates. The Companion 1000T provides continuous oxygen flow up to 15 LPM and fills quickly and easily from any Companion, Liberator, or HELiOS Universal Reservoir.

1000T Portable High-Flow Liquid Oxygen Unit Specifications

Continuous oxygen flow: Up to 15 LPM
Width: 5.75 Inch
Height: 14.5 Inch
Depth: 6.25 Inch
Weight (Empty): 5.7 lbs.
Weight (Filled): 8.8 lbs.
Capacity: 3.1 lbs.
Gaseous Equivalent Capacity: 1058 Liters.
Refill Time: 1.1 minute
Oxygen Output: .5 to 15 LPM
Operating Pressure: 22 PSI
Normal Evaporation: 1.5 lbs/day
Supply Duration Continuous Flow @ 2 LPM: 7.7 hours
Supply Duration Pulse Flow @ 2 LPM: 21.5 hours
Warranty: 2 years plumbing, 5 years vacuum

CAIRE Companion LOX Reservoirs are stationary components of liquid oxygen systems that store liquid oxygen and deliver gaseous oxygen to patients. They are designed to be easy to use, low maintenance, and long-lasting. The reservoirs are made up of four main assemblies:

Cryogenic container

A double-walled, vacuum-insulated Dewar that stores liquid oxygen at approximately -173°C/-280°F. The inner vessel is protected from over-pressurization by a primary relief valve, and the vacuum insulation prevents outside heat from causing the liquid to evaporate.
Plumbing system

Includes warming and breathing coils, a vent valve, R/E valve, SRV, high and low pressure lines, pressure gauge, FCV, and QDV (fill connector).
Shroud assembly

Includes a shroud and top cover made of durable plastic to protect the plumbing system’s internal components.

There are two types of CAIRE Companion LOX Reservoirs: standard units and Low Loss units. Standard units can be used to supply breathing oxygen in the home, while Low Loss units can hold liquid oxygen for longer periods of time but don’t provide a direct source of oxygen for breathing. A liquid oxygen supplier will need to periodically refill the reservoir, and the frequency of refills depends on how much oxygen is being used.

Here are some of the different models of CAIRE Companion LOX Reservoirs:

Companion 1000

This model has a LOX capacity of 3.1 lbs, a gaseous equivalent capacity of 1058 liters, and can provide continuous oxygen flow of up to 6 LPM. It has a refill time of 1.1 minutes, an operating pressure of 22 PSI, and a normal evaporation rate of 1.5 lbs/day.
Companion 31 and 41

These models have capacities of 31 and 41 liters of oxygen, respectively. They are compatible with all CAIRE top fill portable units and have an internal control valve that provides settings ranging from 1/4 to 6 LPM. They also have mechanical contents indicators that provide reliable readings of remaining oxygen levels.