Soft-vs-Hard ATA Reality Check

An honest tool: not every chamber delivers the same thing. Pick your need and we will tell you which side of the line fits — and where the soft-chamber marketing overstates.

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Chamber Capabilities Map

Feature	Soft Shell (mild HBOT)	Hard Shell (clinical)
Working pressure	1.3–1.5 ATA	2.0 ATA (up to 3.0 class)
Oxygen delivered	~24% ambient; up to 93% via mask	Up to ~100% medical-grade
Build	TPU fabric, inflatable, foldable	Stainless steel + acrylic, fixed
Setup	Plug & play, self-operated	Professional install, dedicated space
MACY-PAN models	ST801 / ST901 / ST1700 / ST2200	HP1501 / HP2202 / HE5000
Market price band	$3,000–$20,000	$20,000–$50,000+

FDA clears soft, low-pressure chambers for acute mountain sickness; sports recovery use is general-wellness/off-label. UHMS-recognized clinical HBOT requires ~100% oxygen at ≥2.0 ATA. We will not sell a soft chamber as clinical HBOT.

Need a hyperbaric chamber matched to your room, pressure target, and compliance documents?

MACY-PAN helps clinics, wellness centers, distributors, and home buyers compare soft-shell, hard-shell sitting, and medical-grade lying chambers before quotation. Send your intended use, available space, country, and preferred ATA range, and our team will recommend a practical model path.

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