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Hyperbaric Chambers by Pressure: 1.3, 1.5 & 2.0 ATA Models
Match the chamber to how you’ll actually use it, soft 1.3–1.5 ATA systems for home wellness and recovery, or hard-shell 2.0 ATA clinical and multiplace chambers for professional settings. Built and shipped direct by MACY-PAN.
Why Working Pressure (ATA) Is Your First Decision
A hyperbaric chamber’s working pressure, expressed in ATA, or atmospheres absolute, sets everything that follows: the oxygen dose, the conditions it suits, the build standard it must meet, and the price you pay. Higher pressure dissolves more oxygen directly into blood plasma, governed by Henry’s Law (dissolved gas rises with partial pressure). Pick the wrong pressure and you either overpay for capability you never use, or buy a chamber that can’t reach your goal.
Chambers line up on a simple ladder. Per the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, 1.4 ATA sits at the clinical floor, runs most professional protocols at 2.0 ATA, and generally requires that level for its approved indications.
- soft / mild
- home wellness, athletic recovery
- the home consistency sweet spot
- soft or hard lying
- UHMS clinical standard
- hard-shell, 100% mask oxygen
- clinics, hospitals
- wellness resorts
MACY-PAN Chambers by Pressure Tier
MACY-PAN has manufactured chambers spanning the entire pressure spectrum under a single ISO 13485 quality standard – a lone provider offering solutions to everyone from a home buyer through a single-room clinic to a multi-bay wellness center. Every version of their hyperbaric chamber equipment is fully realized at time of shipment, with compressor, oxygen concentrator, and tank delivered as a ready-to-install package; below, their best and most representative units for each classification are called out, but compare each chamber in the table and download sheet to see all available options.
The mistake buyers make is matching a chamber to a spec sheet instead of a routine. Whereas single-tier suppliers push you toward whatever they stock, MACY-PAN engineers the whole ladder because the right answer changes with the room: a home user, a one-room clinic, and a hospital each have different problems. That breadth, 9+ models, ISO 13485 certified, CE marked, is the differentiator.
ST & L1 Soft-Shell Series
Medical-grade SGS-certified TPU chambers – The practical hyperbaric chamber for your at-home wellness, anti-aging, and your quick recovering athlete. Light, portable and oil-free.
- ST1700 — 1-person sitting, 170×70×110 cm, ~18 kg
- ST2200 — 2-person (adult + child), 220×70×110 cm
- L1 — vertical sitting, 140×100×160 cm, BPA-free TPU
- ST701–ST1001 — lying, 220×70–100 cm
HP1501 · HP2202 · MC750
304 stainless-steel rehab lying chambers – ideal for sports recovery facilities and single-patient clinics seeking that solid-shell rigidity.
- HP1501 — 1.5 ATA, 220×75–100 cm, 130–180 kg
- HP2202 — true 2.0 ATA (100 kPa), SUS304, PC door
- MC750 — stretcher entry for incapacitated patients, 1.0–1.5 ATA
HE5000 Series · DIA-HE5000
4.0 mm 304 stainless steel, six-layer pressure safety, dual touchscreens. The workhorse for any clinic or multiplace room.
- HE5000 Mono — 1 person, 2.0 ATA, ~480 kg
- HE5000 / Fort / PLUS — 2 to 4–5 people
- DIA-HE5000 — vertical multiplace, 280 L/min air, 20 L/min O₂
Engineering Note, What “True 2.0 ATA” Means
In truth, some “hard” units cap out near 1.5 ATA. MACY-PAN’s HP2202, HE5000 sitting series, and DIA-HE5000 hold a verified 100 kPa (2.0 ATA ±3) — the level UHMS ties to its strongest evidence base. Its HE5000 line carries six independent pressure layers, two emergency relief, two constant-pressure, two safety valves, because redundancy matters most at full clinical pressure.
Soft (1.3–1.5 ATA) vs Hard (2.0 ATA): Performance, Throughput & Cost
Soft and hard chambers aren’t better-or-worse, they’re built for different jobs, and the tradeoff is real. Choosing on price alone risks a chamber that can’t do what you bought it for. Soft TPU systems are geared toward portability and home use; hard 304 stainless systems reach clinical pressure and meet the construction codes professional settings require. Each row below uses real specifications, not High/Medium/Low labels.
| Factor | PORTABLE & HOME Soft Tier (ST / L1) | CLINICAL & REHAB Hard Lying (HP1501 / HP2202) | MULTI-USER PROFESSIONAL Clinical (HE5000 / DIA-HE5000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working pressure | 1.3–1.5 ATA | 1.5–2.0 ATA | 2.0 ATA (100 kPa) |
| Shell material | Medical TPU + nylon | 304 stainless steel | 304 SS, 4.0 mm |
| Capacity | 1–2 people | 1 person (lying) | 1–5 people |
| Air flow | Concentrator-fed | 70–72 L/min | 120–280 L/min |
| Oxygen output | 5–10 L/min · 93% | 5–10 L/min · ≥93% | 20 L/min · 93%+ |
| Net weight | 18–40 kg | 130–285 kg | 480–850 kg |
| Best fit | Home, recovery, travel | Clinic, rehab, sports | Clinic, hospital, multi-user |
| Build standard | SGS TPU, ISO 13485 | ISO 13485, PVHO-grade | ISO 13485 · CE · ASME PVHO-1 |
What does that matter on the clinic floor? The same way it does a machine’s throughput on the floor; if you make use of the pressure range in 2.0 ATA for the whole session the HE5000-Fort is a fast, one or two user-per session solution. Alternatively, the DIA-HE5000 multi-person platform handles multiple clients simultaneously, reducing chair-time in order to create revenue, not delays.
There’s an honest caveat buyers deserve, and the trade-off matters. Published HBOT research and UHMS approved indications are based on hard-shell chambers at 2.0 ATA; soft 1.3 ATA chambers are a wellness and recovery tool, not a substitute for medical-grade therapy. Unlike sellers who blur that line, MACY-PAN positions our soft tier exactly that way, because honest positioning is what a 17-year manufacturer owes a professional buyer.
Comparing a soft home unit against a clinical build for your use case?
Request a custom side-by-side comparison →Match Your Pressure to Your Use Case
This is the question every buyer actually asks: which pressure, and which model, for my situation? Overbuying is the expensive mistake here, and the opposite, under buying, wastes the whole purchase.
Use the matrix below to map your real use case to a pressure tier and a MACY-PAN model, so you buy capability you’ll use, not specifications that sit idle.
Unlike a generic “buy the biggest” pitch, this mapping is built around the trade-off you actually face, because MACY-PAN engineers across all four tiers and has no incentive to push one. After fitting chambers for clinics and homes in 126 countries, the right call is almost always the model that matches the routine.
Home wellness, recovery, travel
Couples / parent-child at home
Single-room clinic / rehab / spa
Hospital / immobile patients
Premium clinic, VIP single
Multi-bay clinic / hospital / resort
Certifications & Compliance
For professional buyers, the construction standard is the whole conversation. NFPA 99 (2024), Chapter 14, §14.2.2.1 requires hyperbaric chambers for human occupancy to be designed and fabricated to ASME PVHO-1, the Safety Standard for Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy. PVHO compliance is enforced in 11 U.S. states.
MACY-PAN holds that exact certification, plus the medical-device quality system behind it.
2023 · pressure vessel for human occupancy
ASME PVHO-1
Medical device QMS
ISO 13485
Quality management
EU conformity
Material & safety testing
Electrical & substance compliance
EMC · RoHS
Buying Guide: Factory-Direct Pricing, Lead Time, OEM & Global Shipping
What drives a hyperbaric chamber’s price is rarely a single number, it’s pressure tier, shell material, capacity, oxygen system, and where you buy it. The hidden trap is the distributor margin: the same chamber can carry a five-figure markup once it passes through a reseller. Unlike a reseller, MACY-PAN sells factory-direct, because we build the unit, there’s no middle layer to feed.
Pricing Factors, What Moves Your Quote
Pressure tier (soft vs 2.0 ATA hard-shell hyperbaric), shell material and thickness, capacity (1 to 4-5 people), number and flow rate of oxygen concentrators, control system (single or dual touchscreens), voltage. Stainless-steel hard-shell shell durability and warranty terms also come into play. Each is a lever; we give you a quote versus your tangible configuration, not a shelf price.
The same MACY-PAN clinical chamber a U.S. reseller lists near $78,650 ships to you direct from the ISO 13485 manufacturer — you pay for the chamber, not the markup.
For operational aspects – shipped with 110V / 220V / 230V / 240V models with minimum order quantity (MOQ) of one set – full OEMs/ODMs such as personalized Pantone / RAL exterior color – customer-defined branding and logo – custom package design – localized manuals. Up to 126 countries around the world with Macy-Pan direct sales & after-sales engineering support and communication facilities available at your doorstep.
Reselling or private-labeling these chambers?
Request the OEM catalog and MOQ terms →Interactive Engineering Tools
Access our specialized calculators and comparators to evaluate pressure tiers, clinical throughput, and system specifications.
Select the appropriate hyperbaric chamber model based on your target working pressure and capacity requirements.
Estimate daily patient throughput and calculate the financial payback period for your clinical installation.
Perform a side-by-side specification comparison across our soft-shell and hard-shell chamber line.
Get the Right Pressure for Your Use Case
Describe how your chamber will be used – for personal use at home, in your clinical practice or facility that serves multiple individuals, and we’ll tailor your chamber selection accordingly, providing a factory-direct price based on your needs and target working pressure.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
The questions are the ones buyers get wrong most often, the pressure-vs-use mistake, the soft-shell trade-off, and the compliance gap. Unlike generic answers, these reflect what MACY-PAN engineers field across 126 countries.
Pressure sets the oxygen dose and the use case, because every chamber pressurizes to a different level. A 1.3–1.5 ATA soft oxygen chamber suits home wellness, athletic recovery, and travel; a 2.0 ATA hard-shell hyperbaric chamber reaches the UHMS clinical standard for professional hyperbaric therapy and meets the construction codes serious treatment settings require. Higher isn’t automatically better, an athlete running daily sessions at 1.5 ATA often gets more out of a portable hyperbaric unit than a clinical one used twice a month. Match the pressure to how you’ll actually use it.
For daily home care there’s no choice to compete with the 1.3-1.5 ATA soft chamber (ST1700, L1). In your clinic or rehab space, a 1.5-2.0 ATA HP1501/HP2202 hard shell is ideal. In a multi patient, maximum throughput setting, there’s none more efficient than the 2.0 ATA HE5000-PLUS or DIA-HE5000 multiplace system.
In the United States there’s no federal ban on personal ownership of HBOT chambers. Higher-pressure clinical models typically call for a prescription and trained operation. Requirements vary by state, so confirm local rules before you buy.
They serve different goals. Published HBOT studies and UHMS approved indications are based on hard-shell chambers at 2.0 ATA, so soft 1.3–1.5 ATA chambers are best thought of as wellness and recovery tools rather than medical-grade therapy.
We feature single, monoplace chambers which offer one occupant per session (example models include: HE5000 Mono, HP2202) or our multiple, multiplace chambers for group sessions (example models: HE5000-PLUS, DIA-HE5000).
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.



