Firefighter Cylinder
Firefighter Cylinder (SCBA Cylinder) – Overview
A Firefighter Cylinder is a core component of the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), allowing firefighters to breathe clean, compressed air in dangerous environments filled with smoke, toxic gases, or low oxygen levels.
🔧 Key Features
Feature Description
Name SCBA Air Cylinder
Purpose Supplies breathable compressed air during firefighting and rescue operations
Material - Steel (heavier, durable)
- Aluminum (lighter)
- Carbon fiber composite (lightest and most common today)
Air Type Compressed ambient air (not pure oxygen)
Capacity Common sizes: 6.8L, 6.9L, 9.0L
Provides 30, 45, or 60 minutes of air (depending on use and cylinder size)
Working Pressure - 2216 psi (153 bar)
- 4500 psi (310 bar) – most common
Weight Ranges from 6 to 10 kg (varies with size and material)
Valve On/off valve with integrated pressure gauge and burst disc
Safety Features - Pressure relief valve
- Low-air warning alarm
- Hydrostatic test markings
