SCBA Cylinders - Safety and Protection
High-pressure breathing-air cylinders used with marine self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for firefighting, emergency escape, rescue, and entry into oxygen-deficient or toxic atmospheres aboard ships. Cylinders are commonly steel or composite, with typical working pressures of 200 or 300 bar.
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Product Information
| Product Name | SCBA Cylinders |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Safety and Protection |
| Product Reference | 877 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Luxfer, Faber, Worthington Industries |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. High-pressure breathing-air storage |
| 2. Steel or carbon-fibre composite construction |
| 3. Typical 200 or 300 bar working pressure |
| 4. Available in common 6.8, 9.0 and 12.0 litre water capacities |
| 5. Compatible with approved SCBA valves and harness assemblies |
Applications of SCBA Cylinders
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Shipboard firefighting and emergency response |
| 2. Entry into smoke-filled, toxic or oxygen-deficient spaces |
| 3. Rescue operations and enclosed-space emergencies |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Type 3 composite SCBA cylinder | Luxfer |
| Type 4 composite SCBA cylinder | Faber |
| Steel SCBA cylinder | Worthington Industries |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 3 composite SCBA cylinder | Typical working pressure | 200 or 300 | bar |
| Type 3 composite SCBA cylinder | Typical water capacity | 6.8 to 9.0 | litres |
| Type 4 composite SCBA cylinder | Construction | Fully wrapped carbon-fibre composite with polymer liner | — |
| Steel SCBA cylinder | Typical working pressure | 200 or 300 | bar |
| Steel SCBA cylinder | Typical water capacity | 6.0 to 9.0 | litres |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Common requirements include EN 12245 for fully wrapped composite gas cylinders, ISO 11119-2 or ISO 11119-3 for composite cylinders, EN 144 valve interfaces, and applicable national pressure-vessel regulations such as TPED, PED, DOT or TC approval. Complete marine SCBA sets may require MED or SOLAS compliance. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Approval depends on the cylinder design, pressure-vessel authority and complete SCBA assembly. Marine equipment may be accepted under MED or flag-state requirements, with DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas or ClassNK involvement where specified by the vessel, owner or flag administration. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Fit only to the manufacturer-approved SCBA valve, reducer and harness system. Verify cylinder pressure, connection thread, water capacity, inspection date and compatibility before installation. Secure cylinders against movement and protect them from heat, impact, oil and contamination. |
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| Maintenance Tips | Inspect regularly for corrosion, cuts, abrasion, impact damage, valve leakage and damaged markings. Keep cylinders clean and dry, store secured with protective caps, and refill only with certified breathing air. Perform periodic hydrostatic or visual inspections at the interval required by the approval authority and manufacturer. |
| Safety Notes | Treat cylinders as high-pressure vessels. Do not exceed the marked working pressure, modify valves, use compressed oxygen, or expose cylinders to excessive heat. Open valves slowly, prevent oil or grease contamination, and remove any cylinder that has suffered severe impact or shows damage. |
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