Safety
For safety reasons, it is extremely important to Ultrasonically or hydrostatically test cylinders by the end of the requalification periods. For most cylinders this 5 years from the last test dates. If you have and questions on when your cylinder needs to be requalified, please consult the PDF below: requalification period
Requalification Period
Aluminum cylinders containing 6351-T6 alloy are known to be susceptible to sustained load cracking in the shoulder and neck area. They can rupture as pictured below, causing death or serious injury to user/filler. The DOT mandates that all oxygen, SCUBA and SCBA be visual Eddy Current tested. To find out if your aluminum cylinder contains the alloy consult the PDF below, or call us at (407)-293-5481
Advisory on 6351-T6 Cylinders
