LCX® ESCAPE – carbon composite type 3 cylinders

In 1997, Luxfer introduced its LCX® line of ultra-lightweight composite cylinders fully wrapped with aerospace-grade carbon fibre. Available in a wide range of sizes, LCX composites are now one of the leading SCBA and life-support cylinders in Europe. Luxfer’s LCX cylinders offer an unmatched record for safety and reliability. Features and benefits: Lightest-weight carbon composite SCBA cylinders. More than 70 percent lighter than steel cylinders and up to 30 percent lighter than all-aluminium cylinders with the same gas capacity. All carbon-wrapped models have a five-year requalification cycle. Complies with all regulatory standards and SCBA OEM requirements. Notes: All cylinders have a 15-year service life. All cylinders certified to TPED standards.