MSA Air Cylinders
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Just because you have a heavy job doesn’t mean you have to carry a heavy
air cylinder on your back. MSA’s lightest cylinders (carbon) are standard on
all air masks, but you have other choices if budget or infrequent use is more
important than weight.
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Carbon Cylinders
MSA’s carbon cylinders reduce c ylinder weight by 6 to 10 pounds (over hoopwound
and aluminum c ylinders) thanks to their lightweight, highperformance
material (carbon fibers have a high strength-to-weight ratio).
Available in both high- and low-pressure models, carbon cylinders
incorporate the same proven technology found in earlier MSA fully-wound
composites.
Hazards
Confined Space
Fire
Oxygen Deficiency
Toxic Atmosphere IDLH
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Cylinders for MSA SCBA meet a wide range
of applications, needs, and budgets
❱ Choice of 8 cylinders, featuring carbon
with lightest weight
❱ High or low air pressure
❱ 30-, 45-, or 60-minute air supply duration
❱ Optional custom cylinder logos
The seamless aluminum liner is continuously inspected as it is precisionformed
in 6 steps; the neck is formed by a computer-controlled spinning
process. The c ylinder is wound thousands of times with high-strength carbon
fibers impregnated with epoxy resin. A final over-wrap of fiberglass fibers
enhances abrasion resistance. Then, a glow-in-the -dark luminescent band
is applied for improved night visibility.
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Carbon-Wrapped Cylinders also retain MSA’s proven cylinder valve design. Like all MSA cylinders, the valve features a handwheel mounted at a right angle to the valve stem. This design allows fast activation of the SCBA air supply, even when wearing bulky gloves. For higher quality and reliability, MSA manufactures its own cylinder valve.
Besides Carbon-Wrapped Cylinders, MSA offers two other air cylinders to meet your own needs and budget:
Fiberglass Hoop-Wound Composite Cylinder: Available in a 30-minute, low-pressure model, MSA’s hoop-wound cylinder features fiberglass wrapping and provides a cost-saving advantage over fully-wound composites. In general, hoop-wound cylinders are three to five pounds heavier than fully-wound fiberglass or carbonwrapped cylinders.
3AL Cylinder: Less expensive than MSA’s hoop-wound cylinder, this 30-minute low-pressure cylinder features all-aluminum construction. Because of its weight (approximately 18 pounds), it is designed primarily for customers who don’t use an SCBA frequently. The 3AL Cylinder also offers an indefinite service life.
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MSA’s self-manufactured, proven cylinder valve positions the valve hand wheel at a right angle to the valve stem for quick activation
of SCBA air supply, even while users wear bulky gloves.
For high-pressure air masks, choose from 4 4500 high-pressure psig carbon cylinders:
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High Pressure Cylinders
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NIOSH Service Life Rating
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H-30 Cylinder
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30-minute-rated air supply cylinder for lighter
weight maneuverability.
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H-45 or H-45LP cylinder (low-profile)
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45-minute air supply
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H-60 cylinder
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60-minute air supply
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For low-pressure air masks, choose between two lower-pressure carbon cylinders:
Ordering Information
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Low-Pressure Cylinders
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Pressure Contents
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L-30 cylinder
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30-minute rated, 2216 psig cylinder
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L-30+ cylinder
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30-minute rated, 3000 psig cylinder
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P/N
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Cylinder Type
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NIOSH Service Life Rating
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Pressure
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Weight (empty)
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807586
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L-30* carbon
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30-minute
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2216 psig
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8 lb. 0 oz.
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816115
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L-30+* carbon
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30-minute
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3000 psig
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9 lb. 8 oz.
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807587
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H-30* carbon
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30-minute
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4500 psig
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7 lb. 4 oz.
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807570
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H-45* carbon
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45-minute
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4500 psig
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9 lb. 7 oz.
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10035644
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H-45 low-profile* carbon
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45-minute
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4500 psig
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9 lb. 10 oz.
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807588
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H-60* carbon
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60-minute
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4500 psig
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11 lb. 12 oz.
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469619
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Fiberglass hoop-wound
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30-minute
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2216 psig
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13 lb. 0 oz.
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809872
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Aluminum
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30-minute
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2216 psig
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18 lb. 0 oz.
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Hoop-Wound & Aluminum Cylinders
Hoop-Wound & Aluminum Cylinders
Fiberglass Hoop-Wound Composite Cylinder
❱ 30-minute, low-pressure cylinder with fiberglass wrap
❱ Costs less than carbon cylinders
❱ Weighs 3 to 5 pounds more than carbon cylinders
Aluminum Cylinders
❱ 30-minute low-pressure all-aluminum cylinder
❱ Costs less than carbon or hoop-wound cylinders
❱ Weighs approximately 18 pounds
❱ Well-suited to users who do not use an SCBA frequently
❱ Offers an indefinite service life
Custom-Logoed Cylinders
For easy-to-read cylinder identification, MSA can place your
department logo under the clear coat of any carbon cylinder.
Choose one of three standard templates and customize the
text, or provide your customized logo, such as a county seal.
The logo will be placed on either a white background or a
luminescent band between the labels and cylinder valve, and
repeated, evenly spaced around the cylinder.
Choose one of 3 emblems for a 1-color red OR black logo to be
printed on the side of your new carbon cylinders. You can add
the name of your department and city for fast visual
identification of your department's property.
Any combination of MSA's popular carbon cylinders may be
printed to meet the 50-cylinder minimum requirement. MSA's
custom logo method is compliant with all applicable standards.
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