Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder

Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder
Our PriceUS$249.95
CodeAL63BK AL63BU AL63BNC AL63NF AL63YL
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The aluminum 63 cu ft cylinder is most popular with divers of a smaller stature such as small women or teenage kids. Just like aluminum 80's the efficiency, price and weight all lead the AL63 to be the next most popular cylinder divers choose. The Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder is a great choice for your next scuba tank. Equipped with the XS Scuba Pro Valve and your choice of 5 different colors from natural finish to hi-viz yellow, there is a tank for everyone.

The Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder are made from 6061 alloy, an aluminum magnesium-silicon blend that improves durability and performance. Thunderbird Cylinders are the world's first aluminum scuba cylinders, developed in cooperation with Jacques Cousteau at their facility in Graham, North Carolina. With unmatched expertise, that legacy continues there at Thunderbird. Benefits of all that tried and tested, continued development are improved fracture toughness, resistance to tearing and cracking, corrosion-resistant interior and exteriors. The Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinders are made to U.S. DOT and Transport Canada standards and every cylinder is inspected and tested by DOT- and TC- authorized independent agencies. There's no doubt to the reliability and durability with DOT and TC requirements tested in excess of 10,000 cycles at test pressures with a minimum burst pressure tested to 2.5 times service.

Service pressure of the Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder is 3000 psi / 207 bar with a tru capacity of 63 cu ft / 9 liters. The empty weight of the Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder with no valve is 26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg. Outside diameter is 7.25 in / 184 mm and cylinder length with no valve is 21.9 in / 555 mm.

Buoyancy of the Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder when completely full is -2.4 lbs / -1.1 kg and gradually increases 4.1 lbs as the pressure decreases down to 500 psi with a total buoyancy of 1.7 lbs / 0.77 kg.

The Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder are cleaned for oxygen and oxygen-enriched service at the factory. If you intend to use this cylinder for oxygen or oxygen-enriched service (ie. with any gas combinations of 23.5% or more), all components with the cylinder must be oxygen compatible. It is the responsibility of the cylinder user to ensure that the cylinder and all components are maintained in proper state of oxygen cleanliness in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

The Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder has 5 different color choices to choose from. Those colors are Black, Brushed No Coat, Blue, Natural Finish and Yellow.

All cylinders ship with the freshest possible hydro date. Limited in some models and colors because of high manufacturing quantities and relatively low sales volume. Please understand that aluminum cylinders within 12 month of manufacture date are considered current hydro and not subject to discount.

Every Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder comes with a XS Scuba Pro Valve allowing the use of both standard yoke or DIN. With a spin-out DIN insert the valve converts from standard yoke to 230 bar DIN Outlet. The 3/4"-14 NPSM standard inlet threads match with the Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinders. The XS Scuba Pro Valve is cleaned for pre-blended Nitrox up to 40% oxygen. Equipped with the color indicating handwheel, it's easy to see whether the tank is on or off and with only a 1.5 rotation you can turn the tank fully on or fully off.


Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinder Features:

Service Pressure - 3000 psi / 207 bar

True Capacity - 63 cu ft / 9 liters

Buoyancy Full - -2.4 lbs / -1.1 kg

Buoyancy at 500 psi - 1.7 lbs / 0.77 kg

Empty Weight (No Valve) - 26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg

Outside Diameter - 7.25 in / 184 mm

Cylinder Length (No Valve) - 21.9 in / 555 mm

Cylinder Oxygen Compatible up to 23.5%

Hydro Dates within 12 months considered current hydro

High-pressure tanks for more time underwater

Improved fracture toughness

Resistant to tearing and cracking

Withstands high-pressure loads over long periods

Corrosion-resistant interior, exterior

Available in a range of exterior finishes

Made to U.S. DOT and Transport Canada standards

Cylinders made from 6061 alloy

aluminum magnesium-silicon blend

world's first aluminum cylinder manufacturer

developed in cooperation with Jacques Cousteau

 


XS Scuba Pro Valve Features:

Standard yoke outlet

3/4”-14 NPSM standard inlet threads

Air service only

1.5 handwheel rotations from fully on to fully off

Color indicating handwheel



Thunderbird 63 cu ft Aluminum Cylinders Available Options:

Color - Black, Brushed No Coat, Blue, Natural Finish and Yellow

Add-On - Black Plastic Hexagon Tank Boot





Tanks only ship to the contiguous 48 states. If you prefer to order a tank from outside of this area please give us a call as the shipping will not be the $30.00 displayed. You will have to receive a quote for shipping and order placed by phone. If ordered online we will contact you with the updated shipping costs before the order ships.
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