Safety: Maxiforce Air Lifting Bags are extremely tough. Made of Neoprene, they are embedded with three full layers of Aramid fiber reinforcement on each side, giving the bags tremendous strength at full inflation. Each Air Lifting Bag has been subjected to a stringent factory pressure test to assure maximum operator safety.

Capacity: Does the height/weight capacity match the task? Non-emergency applications may only require one or two sizes. Emergency Service providers need a variety of lifting capacities.

Shape: Match the shape of the bag to the contact area of the load to maximize your effectiveness. Use rectangular shaped bags against linear loads and when lifting on hills or inclines. Square bags are great for stacking on flat surfaces. Rescue crews should have both square and rectangle lifting bags.

Material: Neoprene with Aramid reinforcement comprise most of the Lift Bag materials. These materials provide strength, durability, flexibility, and chemical resistance. Maxiforce was the first Aramid reinforced high pressure lift bag.

Surface: Small molded raised dimples provide an interlocking surface for stacking two lift bags. Once again, Maxiforce was the first with an interlocking surface. Those larger "cleated" surfaces on other bags are not well suited to easy placement and should be avoided. Remember, it's not the size of the dimple, it's how many per square inch.

Positioning Eyelets: At least two on all lift bags with a 10 ton rating or higher. A must for rescue work. Allows for vertical placement, safe retrieval, and carrying.

Markings: Technical data is molded into the bag surface. Warnings are permanently labeled. The famous "X" marks the center of the load.

Air Inlet: Brass with maximum pull strength. The inlet is threaded to receive a brass inflation nipple. Why brass? No corrosion. Easy to repair.