About Faber Low Pressure Steel Tank Set
Explanation on the Back Pressure Relief Feature
This "indent" on the insert is normal part of manufacturing process. It allows any built up pressure under o-ring to equalize to assure proper pressure seal of o-ring in o-ring groove. In addition it is a point that enables easier removal with o-ring pick and installation of the new “Yoke Seal” o-ring which is a wear item and should be replaced under normal periodic inspection/maintenance.
If you are not using steel cylinders, try to use one and you will soon realize what you have been missing. Faber can offer you the most comprehensive range of cylinders for scuba diving. Every year Faber produce and sell around the world 100,000 cylinders for scuba diving (out of 600,000 in totals). No other manufacturer in the world can match their capabilities and the breadth of their range. Faber Tanks and valves are nitrox ready.
The construction of the Faber cylinders allows the diver to remove lead weight from their weight belt or integrated weight system of the BCD, providing the diver to better distribute weight by moving it to the rear of the BCD which is a great advantage when wearing a back-inflation style (Wing) BCD. Aluminum cylinders, as we breathe the weight of air from them, create positive buoyancy at or near the end of a dive. The steel cylinder with its negative buoyancy throughout the dive allows you to shed the excess lead that is required to keep you properly trimmed while you dive an aluminum cylinder. Faber HP cylinders have a round bottom and come equipped with a cylinder boot. The Faber cylinders are 2640 psi (182 bar) working pressure cylinders with a 10% overfill rating, negatively buoyant from -2.43 lbs. to -4.87 lbs. (-1.1 kg to 2.2 kg) when full and are positively buoyant from 1.24 lbs. to 4.07 lbs. (0.56 kg to 1.85 kg) when empty. Cylinders are made from triple protected zinc sprayed and epoxy and polyurethane painted deep drawn chromium molybdenum steel. All cylinders come equipped with a tank boot. When shipped the tanks, valves will be removed and the tank will require re-inspection before being filled.
Note:
All Faber cylinders meet certificated specifications of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) with DOT-3AA specification and Transport Canada Safety and Security (TC) with TC-3AAM specifications.
The Faber Steel DIN/Yoke Manifold Kit easily converts back and forth from DIN to Yoke fitting depending on the type of first stage regulator to be used in conjunction with the cylinder increasing the versatility of the tank. Valves are made from durable marine grade chrome plated brass. Manifold valve is available for 3442 psi or 2400 psi (200/232 bar). Manifold has a female DIN connections with 5 threads when insert is removed. Manifold valve is designed with high flow characteristics to maximize regulator performance. Sturdy extended rubber handwheel grips for easy on/off even with gloved hand. Each component has a handwheel for left, right and isolator. Heavy duty valve mechanism (internal parts) designed for durability and smooth on/off operation. Integrated multi ported plug and disc design safety assembly for easy replacement and is recessed to protect against damage during diving or transportation. Dip tube incorporates hex wrench flats for easy installation and removal. The manifold valve to cylinder threads are standard 3/4" x 14 NPSM straight threaded cylinder connection with O-ring seal. Designed and tested to meet global valve manufacturing standards and manufactured with oxygen compatible materials and lubricants. Each manifold valve is packaged in heat sealed bag and individual box to assure oxygen compatibility. Manifold is designed to fit cylinders with diameters of 6.9" to 8.01" (17.53cm to 20.35cm).
Setting-up a twin cylinder rig for expanded depth or bottom time requires the proper hardware. The Faber Steel Cylinder Bands are made from a durable 304 stainless steel with high quality #4 finish and are complete with an 18-8 stainless steel bolt kit for mounting on cylinders. The band widths are 2.5" (6.35cm) for all sizes and fit Blue Steel cylinders and manifolds.
All Scuba cylinders need a tank boot to protect the lower surface from damage. The steel cylinders need a tank boot even more with their round bottom design. The boot allows the tank to stand up straight on a stable flat surface making mounting of buoyancy compensators, harness systems and regulators easier. Faber Steels tank boots are specially made for Faber steel cylinders. These self-draining flexible PVC boots are easy to assemble to the tank and provide a streamline profile for tank racks or double cylinder set-ups.
As a bonus the 2 Faber Steel DIN/Yoke type valves ready-to-use as independent single cylinders are included. The Faber Steel DIN/Yoke Valve easily converts back and forth from DIN to Yoke fitting depending on the type of first stage regulator to be used in conjunction with the cylinder increasing the versatility of the tank. Valves are made from durable marine grade chrome plated brass. Valve has a female DIN connection with 5 threads when insert is removed. Valve is designed with high flow characteristics to maximize regulator performance. Sturdy extended rubber handwheel grip for easy on/off even with gloved hand. Heavy duty valve mechanism (internal parts) designed for durability and smooth on/off operation. Integrated multi ported plug and disc design safety assembly for easy replacement and is recessed to protect against damage during diving or transportation. Dip tube incorporates hex wrench flats for easy installation and removal. The valve to cylinder threads are standard 3/4" x 14 NPSM straight threaded cylinder connection with O-ring seal. Designed and tested to meet global valve manufacturing standards and manufactured with oxygen compatible materials and lubricants. Each valve is packaged in heat sealed bag and individual box to assure oxygen compatibility.
Steel Cylinder Hydro Dates
Blue Steel The Distributor of Faber tanks makes every effort to ship the newest possible hydro date on all cylinders. However, due to high manufacturing quantities on various models, fluctuating sales volumes due to market conditions, hydro inventory will very. Cylinders shipped within 16 months of Manufacture date are considered "current hydro"
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 48 months.
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Faber Low Pressure Steel Tank Set Features
- Faber Low Pressure Steel Tank Set:
- Complete Twin Steel Tank Set-Up
- Nitrox Ready Up to 40%
- Tank: Faber Steel Low Pressure
- Most Widely Sold Cylinder Type
- Triple Protected Zinc Sprayed & Epoxy w/Polyurethane Painted Finish
- Available in Multiple Sizes:
50 cu. ft. (7.8 liter)
85 cu. ft. (13 liter)
95 cu. ft. (15 liter)
108 cu. ft. (17 liter)
120 cu. ft. (19 liter) - Great Buoyancy Characteristics:
Buoyancy Full: From -2.43 lbs. to -4.87 lbs. (-1.1 kg to 2.2 kg), Size Dependent
Buoyancy Empty: From 1.24 lbs. to 4.07 lbs. (563 g to 1.85 kg)
Buoyancy Better for Back Inflation Style BCD's (Wings)
Shed the Lead - Better Weight Distribution
- Equipped with Cylinder Boot
- Working Pressure: 2640 psi (182 bar) w/10% Overfill Rating
- Weight: From: 18.9 lbs. to 44.9 lbs. (8.57 kg to 20.36 kg)
- Diameter: From: 5.51" to 8.02" (14cm to 20.37cm)
- Height: From: 25.2" to 29.33" (64cm to 74.5cm)
- Construction:
Deep Drawn Chromium Molybdenum Steel
Triple Protected Zinc Sprayed
Epoxy & Polyurethane Painted
Round Bottom Cylinder - Note:
Faber Cylinders Meet Certificated Specifications of US Department of Transportation (DOT) w/DOT-3AA
Meet Specification of Transport Canada Safety & Security (TC) with TC-3AAM - Faber Steel Manifold Kit:
- Duel DIN/Yoke Valve w/Removable Insert
- Easy Conversion from Yoke to DIN Connection
- Standard 200/232 bar (3442 psi or 2400 psi) Female DIN Connection
- 5 Threads when Insert is Removed
- High Flow Characteristics to Maximize Regulator Performance
- Sturdy Extended Rubber Handwheel Grip for Easy On/Off Even w/Gloved Hand
- Each Component: Handwheel for Left, Right and Isolator
- Durable Marine Grade Chrome Plated Brass
- Heavy Duty Internal Valve Mechanism
- Designed for Durability & Smooth On/Off Operation
- Integrated Multi Ported Safety Plug & Disc Design
- Safety Plug Assembly: Easy Replacement, Recessed to Protect Against Damage
- Dip Tube: Hex Wrench Flats for Easy Installation/Removal
- Standard 3/4" x 14 NPSM Straight Threaded Cylinder Connection
- O-Ring Sealed Valve to Cylinder
- Designed and Tested to Meet Global Valve Manufacturing Standards
- Oxygen Compatible Materials & Lubricants
- Packaged in Heat Sealed Bag to Assure Oxygen Compatibility
- Fit Cylinders w/Diameters of 5.51" to 8.02" (14cm to 20.37cm)
- Faber Cylinder Bands:
- For Setting-Up Twin Cylinder Rig for Expanded Depth or Bottom Time
- Heavy-Gauge for Strength and Durability
- Durable 304 Stainless Steel w/High Quality #4 Finish
- Complete w/18-8 Stainless Steel Bolt Kit
- Band Widths: 2.5" (6.35cm) for All Sizes
- Fits Blue Steel Cylinders and Manifolds
- Available for Cylinder Diameters:
- 5.51" to 8.02" (14cm to 20.37cm)
- Faber Pro DIN/Yoke Valve:
- Duel DIN/Yoke Valve with Removable Insert
- Easy Conversion from Yoke to DIN Connection
- Standard 200/232 bar (3442 psi or 2400 psi) Female DIN Connection
- 5 Threads when Insert is Removed
- Available in Left or Right Hand Configurations
- High Flow Characteristics to Maximize Regulator Performance
- Sturdy Extended Rubber Handwheel Grip for Easy On/Off Even w/Gloved Hand
- Durable Marine Grade Chrome Plated Brass
- Heavy Duty Internal Valve Mechanism
- Designed for Durability and Smooth On/Off Operation
- Integrated Multi Ported Safety Plug& Disc Design
- Safety Plug Assembly: Easy Replacement, Recessed to Protect Against Damage
- Dip Tube: Hex Wrench Flats for Easy Installation/Removal
- Standard 3/4" x 14 NPSM Straight Threaded Cylinder Connection
- O-Ring Sealed Valve to Cylinder
- Designed and Tested to Meet Global Valve Manufacturing Standards
- Oxygen Compatible Materials and Lubricants
- Packaged in Heat Sealed Bag to Assure Oxygen Compatibility
- Tank Boots for Faber Tanks:
- All Scuba Cylinders Need Tank Boot
- Protect Cylinders Lower Surface from Damage
- Steel Cylinders Round Bottom: Allows Tank to Stand-Up
- Easy Mounting of Dive Rig
- Specially Made for Faber Steel Cylinders
- Self-Draining Design
- Construction: Flexible PVC
- Streamline Profile for Tank Racks or Double Cylinder Set-Ups