The best way to understand the needs of SCBA users is to simply listen. 3M™ Scott™ did just that by visiting SCBA users from across North America. The participants included fire chiefs, SCBA technicians, safety officers and firefighters. It was not exclusive to the fire service, as representatives from the military, general industry and law enforcement were also included. The overwhelming attribute that users requested was a reduction in weight, followed closely by a reduction in profile. Over the years, breathing air cylinders have been providing SCBA users with a supply of fresh 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 SCBA user. 3M™ Scott™ offers a complete assortment of cylinders to meet the needs and demands of all SCBA users – aluminum cylinders for infrequently used SCBA to carbon-wrapped cylinders for daily use. In addition, 3M™ Scott™ offers a variety of cylinders for its escape products.

3M™ Scott™ carbon cylinder for SCBA users has a lightweight, composite cylinder consisting of an aluminum alloy inner shell with a total overwrap of carbon fiber, fiberglass and an epoxy resin. Working pressure 5500 psig and rated for 45 minute duration based on NIOSH breathing rates.

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