If you use a dive tank as a PCP (Pre-Charged Pneumatic) airgun filling station, safety and reliability should be your top priorities. Unlike tanks used in diving, airgun and paintball HPA cylinders often face different stresses, making regular testing essential to avoid serious accidents.
Here at Vector Air, we make safety a non-negotiable. That’s why we want to highlight the importance of mail-in cylinder testing services like those offered by Cylinder Testing Station (CTS).
What is Hydrostatic Testing, and Why Does It Matter?
Hydrostatic testing is the process that verifies the integrity of your tank by checking its structural soundness under pressure. Every cylinder used to fill PCP airguns or paintball equipment must undergo hydrostatic testing at least every five years.
Look at the stamped date on your tank; if it’s over five years old as of today, you’re past due for testing. Using out-of-date tanks can be catastrophic. When these tanks explode, it’s not only the tank that gets damaged—it risks the lives of everyone nearby and can cause extensive property damage.
Check out this explosive demonstration to see what happens when a cylinder fails under pressure, even in a safety chamber. No responsible filling station, airgun shop, or scuba centre will fill an out-of-date tank, and neither will we.
Cylinder Testing Station (CTS)
CTS offers a comprehensive range of services for all types of PCP and dive cylinders, including:
Testing for Various Cylinder Types: From older 200 or 232 BAR tanks with M25 or ¾ valves to high-pressure carbon fiber tanks, CTS has the expertise and equipment to ensure each tank meets current safety standards.
Valve and Thread Compatibility: Whether your cylinder has an A-Clamp, Din valve, M18, M25, M26, or even M14 threads, CTS can inspect and recertify it to ensure it’s safe to use.
Handling of High-Pressure Cylinders: CTS can test tanks up to 500 BAR, with most cylinders at TP 348 or 450 BAR.
Oxygen (O2) Cleaning: For cylinders intended for use with 100% oxygen or helium, CTS offers O2 cleaning to eliminate contaminants.
Compressor Testing and Service: CTS can test and service most air compressors, making it a convenient one-stop shop for keeping your PCP air supply safe.
How to Get Your Tank Tested
Testing with CTS is simple. Just mail your cylinder to them and let their team take care of the rest. They can also conduct internal shot-blasting and tumbling to remove any internal corrosion or impurities. Plus, they offer filtered, clean air supplies that are regularly tested to meet industry standards.
Reach out to CTS for more information on getting your tank tested
Phone: 01527 350614
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