BAUER High Pressure Air Storage Systems meet the code requirements of either the Department of Transportation or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Storage systems are available with 5000 PSI and 6000 PSI DOT cylinders or 5250/7000 PSI dual rated ASME cylinders. Optional mounting racks are available.
ASME vessels with working pressures of 5000 PSI, have a safety factor of 4 to 1.
ASME vessels with working pressures of 6000 PSI, have a safety factor of 3 to 1.
Technical Data
Vessel | DOT 5000 PSI | DOT 6000 PSI | ASME 5000 PSI | ASME 6000 PSI |
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Material | Lightweight Steel Alloy | Lightweight Steel Alloy | Steel ASME SA 372 Class V Type A AISI 4130 |
Steel ASME SA 372 Class V Type A AISI 4130 |
Capacity | 486 scf @ 5000 PSI | 509 scf @6000 PSI | 436 scf @ 5000 PSI | 491 scf @ 6000 PSI |
Working Pressure | 5000 PSI | 6000 PSI | 5000 PSI | 6000 PSI |
Test Pressure | 7500 PSI | 9000 PSI | 7875 PSI | 10,500 PSI |
Diameter | 9 3/8" | 9 9/32" | 9 5/8" | 9 5/8" |
Height | 55" with Valve | 55" with Valve | 54" without Valve | 54" without Valve |
Weight | 175 lbs. | 188 lbs. | 400 lbs. | 400 lbs. |
Cylinder Valve | CGA | DF | Standard Valve Supplied | Standard Valve Supplied |
Finish | Primer and Topcoat | Primer and Topcoat | Primer and Topcoat | Primer and Topcoat |
D.O.T. cylinders can be wall mounted or mounted in the welded steel rack.
BFP – Basic Fill Panel Designed for Conversion to a Cascade Panel. Suitable for Wall Mounting or for Attachment to DOT or ASME Storage Cylinders. Includes an Adjustable Regulator, Inlet/Outlet Gauges, Relief Valve, Fill Control Valves and Inlet Port for Storage Refill. (Available with Two or Four Fill Whips.)
BFP/CSCD – the Designation for Cascade Fill Includes a Shut-Off Valve and Gauge for up to Four Banks of Storage. This Feature can be Factory Installed or Easily Added Later by the User.
Available in High and Low Pressure Versions Supplied in Lockable Carrying Case.
BF450-FCP – Four Bank Fill Control Panel for Dual Function Cascade Control. Panel includes Adjustable Regulator, Air Inlet and Outlet Gauges, Fill Control Valves, Bank Valves and Gauges, and an Air Direction Valve allowing Single Point Air Management.