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1) Why use Composite Cylinders?

Composite Cylinders offer the lightest weight and outstanding performance combined with a safety factor which exceeds steel or aluminum. Anytime weight or performance is a concern a composite cylinders are the best choice.

2) Why should I select SCI Composite Cylinders?

SCI is the oldest and largest producer of composite cylinder with the broadest selection available. SCI’s aluminum lined composite cylinders have a perfect safety record with over 1.6 million put into service in the last 30 years.

3) What type and size of products does SCI manufacture?

SCI produces DOT approved composite cylinders ranging from .75 liters to 90 liters and have operating service pressures from 1800psi to 5000psi. SCI also produces DOT FMVSS304 up to 320 liters for use in Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

4) Are SCI's DOT Carbon Composite Cylinders approved for a five-year re-test period?

Yes, SCI DOT Carbon Composite Cylinders hydrostatic test life has been extended to 5 years by the Department of Transportation. This improvement reduces overall costs of maintaining Carbon Composite Cylinders Certification.

5) Does SCI refurbish and re-test Composite Cylinders.

Yes, SCI is a DOT certified full service re-test facility for all SCI Composite Cylinders. SCI specializes in refurbishing cylinders in SCBA high use environment.

6) What are the benefits of SCI's Aluminum lined carbon composite cylinders for use in Alternate Fuel Vehicles.

SCI’s aluminum lined carbon composite cylinders offer the light weight and highest safety margin available. SCI has an un-matched safety record for Alternate Fuel Cylinders.

7) Does SCI sell replacement parts for commercial aircraft applications?

Yes, SCI sells spare parts for those systems that SCI holds Federal Aviation Administration (FAA / Parts Manufacture Authority (PMA) approval. Please see our Spare Parts Price List and PMA Approval List located under Products / Aviation cylinders.