An Oxygen Concentrator takes in the air around us and separates it using molecular sieves, leaving behind a high concentration of around 90-95% oxygen.

There are two types of oxygen concentrators, a stationary/mains powered oxygen concentrator and a portable oxygen concentrator (POC). Stationary oxygen concentrators are heavier and bigger in size. They run on electricity and therefore must be plugged into an electrical outlet in your home in order to start producing oxygen. Stationary machines are able to deliver a much higher quantity of oxygen and are therefore more suited to users prescribed with a high flow rate. A mains oxygen concentrator usually delivers between 1-10 litres of oxygen per minute (LPM) Portable oxygen concentrators are much smaller and lighter. This type of concentrator uses rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to function, making it the perfect option when it comes to travel.

A portable oxygen concentrator is a Lithium Battery operated device that helps people who have difficulty breathing on their own or who suffer with Pulmonary Fibrosis or other respiratory conditions to get the oxygen they need. It is a small machine that works by taking in air from the surrounding environment and converting it into concentrated oxygen for the user to inhale. Typically a Portable Oxygen Concentrator can deliver between 0.5 LPM and up to the equivalent of 6 Litres per minute.