The predecessor to the US Chemical Materials Agency developed thermal desorption tube monitoring methods for chemical warfare agents to be implemented at US sites associated with CW materials. That method became known as The Depot Area Air Monitoring System (DAAMS). The method has been in use for over 20 years now. Camsco has been a leader in the development of quality standards and innovations for DAAMS since 1991.

DAAMS tubes are used for historical monitoring and surveillance at worldwide military chemical weapons storage sites, research laboratories and NATO military theaters. PCTs are used in ACAMS and CMS Minicams for near real-time monitoring of chemical warfare agents.

All DAAMS tubes and PCTs are pressure drop tested to ensure proper flow rates. All sorbents are preconditioned. Certificates of Compliance are provided to address site specific requirements. Camsco provides many options, including our patented ceramic barcode, high temperature barcode labels, laser bonded color ceramic appliqués and color ceramic bands and dots facilitating lot identification and simplifying LIMS management. Additionally, we offer centerless grinding, ground ends, chamfers, lapping, annealing, polishing and fire-polishing.