20 vs 40 Air Bags: How to Choose the Right Compression Suit
Both configurations cover the whole body, but they behave differently in a real treatment room. A practical comparison of coverage, program flexibility and price.
Coverage
A 20-bag suit uses 10 pairs of air bags covering the legs, arms and torso. Each pair inflates and deflates as a unit, so the compression is smooth and even. It is the classic configuration for a dedicated pressotherapy room with a mat.
A 40-bag suit splits the same body areas into more segments. This gives the program finer control - for example, working one calf at a time or applying asymmetric pressure - and suits locations that combine compression with electrode stimulation on selected zones.
Programs and operator experience
With 40 bags the machine can store and run more pre-set programs, and a touchscreen body map makes it intuitive for the operator to select the area of the body. With 20 bags, a simple button panel is usually enough: pick a program, set the time, start.
If your staff changes often or you run several rooms from one machine, the 40-bag / touchscreen combination tends to reduce training time. If you run a focused, single-program service, the 20-bag system is fully capable and simpler to maintain.
Consumables and maintenance
Air bags are consumables. More bags means a larger surface to inspect over time; when bags need replacing, a 40-bag suit typically costs more to refurbish. On the other hand, the finer segmentation of 40 bags can extend the life of each bag because any single bag carries a smaller pressure load.
A practical rule: buy the suit that matches the program you will actually sell, and confirm with the factory that replacement bags and tubes are always stocked. Ongoing spare-part availability matters more than the entry price difference.
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