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GIAX delivers the perfect solution, together with building materials and inventories in relation to required needs and size.

GIAX has used many years in order to develop their products. Close cooperation with The Norwegian Ministry of Defense and SINTEF, has resulted in a concept to establish an “equipment package”, which has gained great acclaim for its quality and flexibility for tents and equipment both nationally and internationally.

GIAX has supplied to the Norwegian Ministry of Defence (MOD) for 35 years and has, in addition to the production of standard components, also undertaken many development tasks for the MOD, as mentioned below:

• NM 240 tent system, which has been tried in all climatic zones and conditions. It is extremely flexible, has good insulation qualities and can also be affiliated with, connected to, the MOD’s vehicles and containers. This equipment can be utilized for all MOD operations abroad.
• Surgical Field Washbasin, for use in the field, has been developed to the high standard required in relationship to medical work and comprises of both a water pump and heater.
• Standard Washbasin, needed for daily sanitation required, for example outside the dining tent.
• Field Chair, which can be utilized in an office, dining hall, or in the accommodation tent. Extremely solid in construction.
• Field Table; can be used for numerous tasks anywhere.
• Field Bed; can be delivered with splinter-proof overhead armour, as a bunk bed and with mosquito net(s) - mattress included.
• We also develop and produce all brackets/mountings for electrical/signals equipment for all vehicles used by the Norwegian MOD

THE GIAX MULTIPURPOSE/SYSTEM TENT NM240

WHERE can this tent be of use?
In any part of the world! Whether the climate is hot and humid, or cold and dry!

WHEN could this tent be of essential use?
During times of military unrest – long term operations. When there is a requirement for hospital accommodation in the field.

WHY is this tent at the top of its class?
Quality. The tent is not made from the usual traditional cotton material, which allows heat and cold to pass through, but of an extremely strong PVC material, you can actually walk on the flysheet. In other words you can rely on the tent to be capable of providing what you need it for. The inner canvas is made from an airtight two, or three-ply PVC material, which prevents the passage of heat and which has been designed to save as much as 60% in energy use. You get what you pay for, in other words value for money.

Durability. The tent is made to last and withstand the different climatic challenges worldwide. It has been tested to withstand temperature differences of between +45oC to -40oC. Has been in constant use by the Norwegian military forces in Afghanistan for over three years and has proved to be both flexible in use and durable enough not to have required the renewing of any major part.

Safety. Safety was also an important aspect when designing the tent. This means that you will not find any protruding screw/bolt ends to catch on clothing, or cause physical injury while moving around inside the tent. Likewise you will not find cables for lighting etc. lying around on the floor area, they have been concealed behind protective overlapping flaps both in the roof and walls, fixed with Velcro. In fact Velcro played an important part in the tent’s safety factor during construction. Being soft and hard wearing it enables the joining of walls to doorframe, floor canvases etc. to be carried out without injury to hands/fingers during cold/wet weather. An overlapping flap, again fixed with Velcro ensures that no dangerous animal, insect can enter the tent through the surrounding floor canvas edges. The air-condition air ducts have small holes along the sides which direct the hot/cold air away from the person sleeping underneath, helping to avoid possible sore throats, or other unpleasant effects from sleeping in an air-conditioned tent.

Simplicity. The simplicity factor also plays an important part in the assembling of the tent. The framework of the tent has been designed so that inserting the canvases is simplicity in itself. Guidelines along the edges of the canvas are simply inserted into tracks in the framework and drawn into place and when fixing the floor canvas to the wall. Velcro strips simply and strongly seal the two together. In fact all joints are sealed with Velcro, even the accommodation units are secured with Velcro for ease of construction. When fixing the lighting, both for the main roof light and emergency exit light, again all that’s required are that the two butterfly screws are tightened after sliding the lamps into the required position within the track, already provided in the framework and the cables inserted behind the safety flaps in the roof. Lights used for personal purposes are also fixed above the bed in the sleeping units simply by placing them against the Velcro strips already in place. The air-condition air ducts and securing wall vents are also easily assembled and are an integral part of the tent. The actual air-condition generator is sold as a separate item.

The tent is very hard wearing and also relatively cheap when considering longevity.

Each tent is stored in its own crate(s) to avoid damage and loss. (2 crates for each tent)

A newly developed adjustable flooring system, to a height of 50cm, with insulated reversible panels, one side smooth for hospital use (cleanliness) and the other for nonslip requirements is also now available.

The tent is just one of the innovative products that GIAX has to offer.