Over the years, breathing air cylinders have been providing BA users with a supply of breathable air. The original cylinders were made of steel and quite heavy. But today, advances in technology have enabled cylinders to become much lighter and less burdensome to the BA wearer. 3M™ Scott™ offers a complete assortment of cylinders to meet the needs and demands of all BA users – steel cylinders for infrequently used BA to carbon-wrapped cylinders for daily use. In addition, 3M™ Scott™ offers cylinders up to 75 minutes in duration (a 3M™ Scott™ exclusive).
The construction continues to be an aluminium liner wrapped with layers of carbon fibres and fibreglass all sealed with a protective epoxy resin coating which makes the cylinder easier to clean. At 25% higher pressure than the current 300 bar cylinders, these cylinders will offer significantly increased duration with a choice of 5.7 litre, 7.6 litre or 9.5 litre capacity (45, 60, or 75 minutes). The overall result is a lighter BA that reduces fatigue of the wearer, increases productivity and decreases injuries.
