TMS Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions about the TMS System.
Q. What does TMS stand for?
A. TMS stands for Temperature Management Systems
Q. Is this air or water?
A. Cool Dry Filtered Air
Q. Is the medical data from U.F.R.F. (University of Florida Research Foundation) available?
A. Yes, You may access it through our website under the tab TMS.
Q. Who invented it?
A. Medical doctors and research scientist from the University of Florida Research Foundation
Q. Why was this invented?
A. To help fight heat stress illness and possible fatalities in football players which occurs much too often.
Questions about usage
Q. Who needs the TMS system?
A. Anytime a players body core temperature increases there is a potential for adverse effects.
Q. Is the TMS System easy to use?
A. Yes, set up and take down at practices and games only takes minutes and is being used in every level of football being played today, from PeeWee Football to the NFL.
Q. Can it be used at practice as well as games?
A. Yes, depending on the number of breaks and length of time at practice and number of hook ups available. In a game or scrimmage setting the TMS System is used every time the offense or defense comes off the field.
Q. How much manpower is needed to operate the system?
A. During a game it usually requires someone behind each bench to connect and disconnect players as they come and go.
Q. How easy is it to connect and disconnect a player from the TMS system?
A. Very easy, please watch our video for a demonstration.
Q. Can it also heat?
A. It can be converted to heat. It requires two small heat units added to the cooler to heat the air to a comfortable temperature. Heating is basically a comfort issue. Cooling the body down is the real concern.
Questions about Compressors
Q. Where do you get the air from?
A. Air is obtained from an electric or fuel type compressor which produces at least 90 CFM.
Q. Can you buy any compressor?
A. As long as it produces at least 90 CFM and is rated at 125psi.
Q. Is it noisy?
A. Depending on the compressor and how it is set up. Compressors are usually set up out of the end zone or moved a ways off at practice fields so noise will not be an issue.
Q. Does it use electric or liquid fuel (diesel) ?
A. You can purchase or rent either.
Questions about Air Bladders
Q. What is a air bladder ?
A. The TMS air bladder is a small insert that allows the air to flow into the front and back of the shoulder pad. This allows the cool dry air to cover the chest and back of the athlete.
Q. Is the air bladder uncomfortable in the shoulder pad?
A. The player does not even know he has the air bladder installed until the air comes on. Then it's "OH WOW", where has this been !
Questions about shoulder pads
Q. Does it require special shoulder pads?
A. No, a special shoulder pad is not necessary. Most TMS Brand Pads (Williams), Riddell or Douglas shoulder pads ( check w/ TMS Sports on brands ) will work just fine when fitted with a TMS air bladder. The only requirement is that the pad needs to have loop type Velcro in the shoulder area typically where the channel cushions are attached. That is where the air bladder is secured. If the pads do not have the Velcro for attaching the air bladder, the air bladder can be sewn in.
TMS Shoulder Pads
Q. Are there shoulder pads ready made with the TMS Air Bladder ?
A. Yes, The TMS shoulder pads are made by TMS Sports in Jacksonville Florida, Riddell Sports and Douglas Pads and Sports.. The pads have the Air Bladder system already sewn ready to deliver cool dry air over the players chest and back.
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