PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology, as used in Ultra Controlo's ULTRAOX® generators, produces medical-grade oxygen on-site from ambient air at purities up to 95%, eliminating the need for liquid oxygen deliveries, cryogenic storage tanks, or hazardous materials handling. Unlike liquid oxygen (LOX) systems that depend on supply chains and require regular tanker deliveries, a PSA generator provides continuous, fully independent oxygen production 24/7 at the point of care. This makes PSA the preferred choice for hospitals in remote regions or anywhere with unreliable supply logistics, as well as facilities seeking to reduce long-term gas procurement costs.

A Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS) is the complete network of pipes, valves, outlets, alarms, and control panels that distributes medical gases — such as oxygen, compressed air, nitrous oxide, and vacuum — from central supply sources to every patient care area in a hospital. Ultra Controlo's MGPS solutions include manifolds, area valve service units (AVSUs), zone valve boxes, alarm panels, bed-head units, ceiling pendants, gas outlets, flowmeters, second-stage regulators, medical-grade copper tubing, and trolley-mounted cylinder systems. All MGPS installations comply with EN ISO 7396-1 and HTM 02-01 international standards.

Ultra Controlo's ULTRAOX® PSA medical oxygen generators are available across a wide capacity range — from compact units producing 5 Nm³/h, suitable for small clinics or dental facilities, up to large-scale installations delivering 1,000 Nm³/h for major hospital complexes. All units deliver oxygen at a consistent purity of up to 95% at operating pressures up to 4.5 bar, and are CE-marked and certified as medical devices under EU Directive 93/42/EEC. Systems are modular and scalable, allowing future capacity expansion as a facility's patient care needs grow.

Oil-free scroll compressors, as used in Ultra Controlo's ULTRAAR medical air plants, operate without any lubricant in the compression chamber, guaranteeing zero oil contamination in the compressed air delivered to patients. Oil-lubricated compressors require additional downstream oil separators and filters, introducing risk if those components fail or are under-maintained. For medical use, oil-free technology is mandatory under EN ISO 7396-1 and HTM 02-01, which specify that medical air must meet Grade J purity (ISO 8573-1) — free of oil aerosols, particulates, and excess moisture. Ultra Controlo's air plants are INFARMED-registered and factory-validated to these exacting standards.

Yes. Ultra Controlo's ULTRAVAC medical vacuum plants are purpose-built for clinical environments, providing reliable surgical suction, anaesthetic gas scavenging (AGSS), and laboratory vacuum. They comply with EN ISO 7396-2 for anaesthetic gas scavenging systems and HTM 02-01 for medical vacuum. Every system includes oil-lubricated or dry-running vacuum pumps, bacterial inlet filters, vacuum receivers, safety valves, and continuous monitoring alarm panels. ULTRAVAC plants are modular and scalable — sized from small dental practices to large multi-ward hospitals — and backed by Ultra Controlo's 24/7 global technical support.

Ultra Controlo supplies both refrigeration dryers and adsorption (desiccant) dryers. Refrigeration dryers cool the compressed air to condense and remove water vapour, typically achieving a pressure dew point of +3°C — suitable for many industrial applications. Adsorption dryers use desiccant material to achieve much lower dew points (down to -40°C or below), which is required for medical air systems under EN ISO 7396-1. Both types are paired with downstream particulate and coalescing filters to achieve the purity grades required by international medical standards.

Ultra Controlo supplies a full range of bedside and point-of-care accessories: wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted gas outlets (for oxygen, air, vacuum, and nitrous oxide), bed-head units and trunking systems, pendant systems, flowmeters and flow regulators, humidifier bottle assemblies, suction collection jars, secondary pressure regulators, and medical gas hose assemblies. All accessories are colour-coded and labelled to ISO 32 and ISO 407 standards to prevent mis-connection between different gas types — a critical patient safety requirement.

Ultra Controlo supplies both refrigeration dryers and adsorption (desiccant) dryers. Refrigeration dryers cool compressed air to condense and remove water vapour, achieving a pressure dew point of +3°C — suitable for many industrial applications. Adsorption dryers use desiccant material to reach dew points down to -40°C or below, which is required for medical air under EN ISO 7396-1. Both types pair with downstream particulate and coalescing filters to achieve the purity grades required by international medical standards.

An Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging System (AGSS) is a dedicated medical vacuum system that safely captures and exhausts waste anaesthetic gases from operating theatres, preventing them from accumulating and exposing surgical staff to known occupational health hazards. AGSS is a mandatory requirement in compliant operating theatres under EN ISO 7396-2 and HTM 02-01. Ultra Controlo's ULTRAVAC systems include AGSS-compliant configurations with the appropriate flow rates, dedicated terminal units, and exhaust routes fully separated from surgical vacuum circuits.

Ultra Controlo supplies both refrigeration dryers and adsorption (desiccant) dryers. Refrigeration dryers cool compressed air to condense and remove water vapour, achieving a pressure dew point of +3°C — suitable for many industrial applications. Adsorption dryers use desiccant material to reach dew points as low as -40°C, which is required for medical air under EN ISO 7396-1. Both types are paired with downstream particulate and coalescing filters to achieve the purity grades required by international medical standards.

Ultra Controlo supplies both refrigeration dryers and adsorption (desiccant) dryers. Refrigeration dryers cool compressed air to condense and remove water vapour, achieving a pressure dew point of +3°C — suitable for many industrial applications. Adsorption dryers use desiccant material to reach dew points as low as -40°C, required for medical air under EN ISO 7396-1. Both types pair with downstream particulate and coalescing filters to achieve the purity grades demanded by international medical standards.

Ultra Controlo supplies a full range of bedside and point-of-care accessories: wall and ceiling gas outlets (for oxygen, air, vacuum, and nitrous oxide), bed-head units, pendant systems, flowmeters, humidifier bottle assemblies, suction collection jars, secondary pressure regulators, and gas hose assemblies. All accessories are colour-coded and labelled to ISO 32 and ISO 407 standards to prevent mis-connection between different gas types — a critical patient safety requirement.

Ultra Controlo supplies a full range of bedside accessories: wall and ceiling gas outlets (for oxygen, air, vacuum, and nitrous oxide), bed-head units, pendant systems, flowmeters, humidifier bottle assemblies, suction collection jars, secondary pressure regulators, and gas hose assemblies. All accessories are colour-coded to ISO 32 and ISO 407 standards to prevent mis-connection between gas types — a critical patient safety requirement.

An AGSS safely captures and exhausts waste anaesthetic gases from operating theatres, preventing them from accumulating and exposing surgical staff to occupational health hazards. It is mandatory in compliant theatres under EN ISO 7396-2 and HTM 02-01. Ultra Controlo's ULTRAVAC systems include AGSS-compliant configurations with appropriate flow rates, dedicated terminal units, and exhaust routes fully separated from surgical vacuum circuits.

Yes. Ultra Controlo's alarm panels and monitoring units can output signals compatible with standard hospital BMS and nurse call systems. Digital volt-free alarm contacts allow the BMS to receive real-time alerts for low pressure, high pressure, plant failure, and changeover events. For advanced integration, Modbus or BACnet protocols can be supported on request — allowing facilities teams to monitor all medical gas plants from a single central control room.

Medical oxygen pipeline systems typically operate at 4 bar (400 kPa) at the point of use, per EN ISO 7396-1 and HTM 02-01. The central supply — PSA generator, manifold, or liquid oxygen — delivers at higher pressure, regulated down at zone valve boxes and terminal units. Secondary regulators at each outlet further reduce pressure for ventilators, flowmeters, and anaesthetic machines. Ultra Controlo's systems are designed and tested to these parameters as standard.

Ultra Controlo designs, manufactures, and delivers turnkey medical and industrial gas plants—including medical oxygen generators, oil-free medical air systems, vacuum plants, and complete pipeline installations—to hospitals and healthcare units around the globe.

Installation timelines vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. A standard medical oxygen generator for a mid-size hospital typically takes 2 to 4 weeks from equipment delivery to full commissioning. Large multi-system installations — covering oxygen, medical air, vacuum, and a complete pipeline network — can take 4 to 12 weeks. Ultra Controlo's project teams manage the entire scope: site survey, equipment placement, piping, electrical connections, commissioning, and staff handover training. Every system is factory-tested and validated at our facilities in Portugal before shipment.

Yes. As part of every turnkey project, Ultra Controlo provides hands-on installation training and a full operational handover to the hospital's engineering and clinical teams. Training covers system operation, alarm response procedures, routine maintenance tasks, and emergency shutdown protocols. Documentation is provided in the client's local language wherever possible. Ultra Controlo can also support third-party certification and compliance audits required by local health authorities as part of the formal commissioning and sign-off process.

UltraCare is Ultra Controlo's comprehensive after-sales service program, designed to maximise system uptime and extend equipment lifespan. It covers scheduled preventive maintenance visits (typically every 6 or 12 months), on-site corrective maintenance in the event of a failure, remote system diagnostics, priority dispatch of original spare parts, and access to a 24/7 emergency technical hotline. Clients on a UltraCare contract receive guaranteed response times, a dedicated service engineer, and full maintenance reporting — ensuring regulatory compliance and peace of mind for hospital management.

Ultra Controlo maintains a comprehensive spare-parts inventory at its logistics centre in Sintra, Portugal. For standard components — including filters, valves, compressor airends, control modules, and sensor kits — dispatch typically occurs within 24 to 48 hours of order confirmation. International shipments are coordinated through established express freight networks, ensuring rapid delivery to any of the 80+ countries Ultra Controlo serves. For critical system emergencies, expedited airfreight options are available to minimise downtime at the facility.

Yes. Ultra Controlo's technical team offers full system audits, retrofits, and capacity upgrades for existing medical gas installations — regardless of the original manufacturer. Common scenarios include adding on-site PSA oxygen generation to replace or supplement cylinder banks, expanding pipeline distribution to new hospital wings, replacing aged oil-lubricated compressors with modern oil-free scroll units, and integrating digital monitoring and alarm systems. All retrofit work begins with an on-site assessment, after which a formal technical and commercial proposal is produced before any work commences.

Yes. Ultra Controlo can provide remote monitoring solutions that allow system status, alarm conditions, and key performance data to be accessed by technical teams without an on-site visit. Remote monitoring is configured via secure internet connection or GSM modem, depending on the hospital's IT infrastructure. This is especially valuable for facilities in remote locations, ensuring early fault detection and faster response times — and is available as part of the UltraCare service program.

Ultra Controlo has installed medical gas systems in more than 80 countries across five continents, including Western and Eastern Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Notable projects include hospitals in Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé e Príncipe, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, India, and Brazil. The company's strong Lusophone network makes it a preferred supplier in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) in particular.

Contact Ultra Controlo's commercial team by phone at +351 219 154 350 or by email at comercial@ultra-controlo.com. You will be asked for basic project information — facility type, location, planned bed capacity, and gases required — so the right technical specialist can be assigned. For international projects, Ultra Controlo coordinates with its local distributor in your country. A formal site survey report and system sizing recommendation is then produced at no charge as part of the initial project proposal.

Ultra Controlo provides a standard warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship — typically 12 months from commissioning for capital equipment such as oxygen generators, medical air plants, and vacuum systems. Extended warranty coverage is available through the UltraCare maintenance program. During the warranty period, Ultra Controlo covers replacement parts and, where applicable, on-site corrective service, coordinated through the International Assistance Center and local service partners.

Ultra Controlo's global support model operates on three tiers. First, remote diagnosis via phone or video call with the International Assistance Center in Portugal, available 24/7. Second, rapid spare parts dispatch from our central warehouse in Sintra — typically within 24 to 48 hours via express international freight. Third, on-site intervention through Ultra Controlo's network of trained local distributor engineers in 80+ countries. Where no local partner exists, Ultra Controlo can deploy its own field engineers. UltraCare contract clients receive priority access across all three tiers.