Cylinder Valve And Cylinder

Question 1

What standard does the cylinder valve conform to?

Answer 1

EN144

Question 2

What is the cylinder valve constructed of?

Answer 2

Chrome played marine brass

Question 3

What is the hand wheel constructed of?

Answer 3

Glass filled nylon

Question 4

How is the cylinder valve situated?

Answer 4

Inline and right angled for ease of use

Handwheel fitted on side for easy operation with right ha d

Question 5

How does it prevent accidental shut down?

Answer 5

With a spring loaded ratchet system

Question 6

What filter is in the anti debris tube?

Answer 6

80 micron sintered bronze filter

Question 7

What is the material of the cylinder?

Answer 7

Ultra lightweight carbon composite material

Question 8

Explain the composition of the cylinder

Answer 8

Aluminium shell
Anti Corrosion Layer
Glass & carbon fire layer
Glass fibre layer 
Gel coat

Question 9

What is the purpose of the glass fibre layer?

Answer 9

Resistance to glass and abrasion

Question 10

What is the purpose of the gel coat?

Answer 10

Smooth and easy to clean

Question 11

What is the water capacity of a cylinder?

Answer 11

8 litres

Question 12

What is the compressed air capacity?

Answer 12

2160l

Question 13

What is it fully charged?

Answer 13

300bar

Question 14

How often is it hydraulically rested and to what pressure?

Answer 14

5 years t0 450 bar

Question 15

What to the black and white painted shoulders denote?

Answer 15

Medical grade breathable air

Question 16

What does it weigh full?

Answer 16

8.5kg

Question 17

What is the life span of a cylinder?

Answer 17

30 years