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    What is an
    inflatable
    building?

    It’s a structure that achieves strength and stability by using internal air pressure to put tension into the envelope or skin of the building.

    Constructed of lightweight and flexible materials, inflatable buildings are ideal for a variety of temporary applications.

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    Why Fast Tent?

    • RAPID
      DEPLOYMENT

      Ready to protect your
      project in minutes

    • SIMPLE & MAINTENANCE
      FREE DESIGN

      No fiddly parts and
      components to lose

    • STRONG

      Resistant to impact,
      withstands snow and
      wind loads

    • LOW COST

      Affordable installation

    • NO FOUNDATIONS
      REQUIRED

      Surface doesn’t
      need preparation

    • SAFE

      No working at height
      required during setup
      or dismantle

    • COMPACT STORAGE
      VOLUME

      Easy to transport
      & redeploy

    • LIGHT

      Easy to move
      even after set-up

    • PROMOTE YOUR
      BUSINESS

      Choose from 18 colours
      & custom digital printing

    Module Widths

    Our standard tent range comprises seven widths:

    Sealed Air Range

    • 2m 7ft
    • 4m 13ft
    • 6m 20ft

    Constant Air Range

    • 6m 20ft
    • 8m 26ft
    • 10m 33ft
    • 12m 39ft
    • 14m 46ft

    Module Length

    Standard Fast Tent length is 5m | 16ft.

    Flexible Use

    Use standalone…

    …or remove walls…

    …and join together.

    Modules are joined with Dutch lacing and rain flap to create shelters of any lenght.

    Which type of tent is best for you?

    Constant Air

    Sometimes referred to as an ‘air cell’ structure, this is an inflatable building built by stitching two layers of interconnected PVC membrane. The gap between the layers is pressurised with air to create a double skin building.

    • Fans can maintain pressure, even if tent is damaged.
    • Great for larger tents (8m / 26’ widths and over).
    • Stitched PVC means fans must operate continuously to replace lost air
    • Double skin wall thickness reduces internal area.

    Constant Air Tent
    External Features

    Two orange Fast Tents inflated & connected together
    • Fan & filler pipe

      Fan & filler pipe

      Each section of tent has an air filler pipe on either side to allow flexibility of installation. A cover flap allows the filler pipe to be neatly tucked away when not required.

    • High level anchor points with ropes attached

      High-level anchors

       

    • Mid level anchor points with ropes attached.

      Mid-level anchors

       

    • Ground level anchor points

      Ground anchors

       

    • Pedestrian door shown in the rolled up position

      Roll-up door

       

    • Removeable banner being removed from side of Fast Tent

      Your logo

      Removable

    • Constant Air Fast Tent end wall with windows and doors

      Removable end walls

       

    • Windows in end wall of a Fast Tent

      Windows

       

    • Open walk in door in end wall of Constant Air Fast Tent

      Walk-in door

       

    • Rain flap covering join between tents

      Rain Flap

       

    Internal Features

    • Black inflation straps at bottom of Tent

      Inflation Straps

      Removable after inflation

    • Fast Tent building without floor

      Floor not included

      Optional

    • Ducting hole in end wall of the tent

      Ducting hole

      12” | 300mm`

    • PE Roof Light

      PE Roof Light

      Optional

    • Webbing loop ties

      Internal Webbing Loop Ties

       

    • Roll up window blinds

      Roll up window blinds

      With strapneck & com buckles

    • Extra ground protection

      Extra Ground Protection

       

    Sealed Air

    Sometimes related to as an ‘air beam’ structures, this is an inflatable building built by heat welding air inflated tubes to create arches and beams which support a single layer skin.

    • Quiet & economical – fans top up pressure intermittently.
    • Capable to handle power outages.
    • More costly to manufacture than constant air structures.
    • Not suitable for tents over 8m | 26’ wide.

    Sealed Air Tent
    External Features

    • Rain flap

      covers joint between tents

    • High-level
      anchor point

    • Mid-level anchor point

       

    • Ground level anchor point

       

    • End wall anchor

       

    • Removeable branding

       

    • Water ballast

       

    • Tent connection point

       

    • Grab handle

       

    • Inflation with automatic pressure sense

       

    • End wall windows

       

    • Side wall windows

       

    • Ducting collar

       

    • Roof light

       

    Internal Features

    • Internal partitions

      Optional

    • Roll up window blinds

       

    • Sealed air beam structure

       

    • Internal ties

      Anchors

    • Roof Light

       

    • Inflation & pressure monitoring point

       

    • Removeable end wall

       

    • Removeable floor

       

    What are the best tent options for you?

    Explore the Fast Tent range to find the right solution for your industry.

    If our standard range of tent widths is not suitable, we can design a completely custom size and shape tent. Contact our team with your requirements.

     

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