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Special Notice -- 6351 T6 Aluminum
Alloy Cylinders: |
Effective June 17, 2020 Scuba Center made the decision that we will no longer fill any Aluminum Cylinder made from 6351 T6
Aluminum Alloy. These cylinders have exhibited a history of potential SCL (Sustained
Load Cracking) and / or rupturing. While these cylinders have not been
recalled, this decision was made by Scuba Center with the safety of our staff and
customers as the utmost priority. |
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For further information on Sustained Load
Cracking (SLC): |
Luxfer |
PSI - PCI |
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The following is a list of cylinders made of
6351 Alloy that will no longer be filled by Scuba Center: |
All Luxfer Cylinders Manufactured Prior to
June 1988. All aluminum tanks under Special Permit # 6498, 922, 7042,
8107, 8364, 8422. All Kaiser aluminum cylinders (Special Permit #
SP6576 expired). All Norris aluminum cylinders (Special Permit # SP6688
expired). All Walter Kidde 3AL Cylinders. All Cliff Impact
Cylinders. |
Note: Catalina
Cylinders began making aluminum cylinders in 1986 using a 6061 alloy that
is NOT susceptible to SLC. |
Thank you for understanding this important
safety decision. |
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