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Luxfer L6X® cylinders
Our cylinders have a proven record for dependability and safety, and we’re trusted across the world to deliver quality every time.
Compared to conventional alloys, L6X has been optimized to improve durability, fracture toughness and resistance to cracking and tearing, even under high pressures over long periods. More than 50 million Luxfer cylinders manufactured from L6X alloy have an exemplary record for safety, long service life and reliable performance.
Performance racing: L6X® – aluminum type 1 cylinders
(Metric)
| Part Number | Service Pressure | Length | Diameter | Weight | Water volume | N2 capacity 68% fill | Water Weight | Specification | Thread Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bar | mm | mm | kg | l | kg | kg | |||
| A1.2 | 124 | 241 | 81 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A1.5 | 124 | 292 | 81 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A1.75 | 124 | 318 | 81 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A218 | 124 | 229 | 112 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A25H | 124 | 264 | 112 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.7 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A005 | 124 | 361 | 135 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 3.4 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A010 | 124 | 422 | 175 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 6.7 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A015 | 124 | 589 | 175 | 7.8 | 10.0 | 6.8 | 10.0 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A020 | 124 | 592 | 203 | 10.4 | 13.4 | 9.1 | 13.3 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A035 | 124 | 965 | 203 | 16.9 | 23.4 | 15.9 | 23.4 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A050 | 124 | 1176 | 218 | 23.0 | 33.4 | 22.7 | 33.4 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
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Specifications subject to change.(Imperial)
| Part number | Service pressure | Length | Diameter | Weight | Water volume | N₂ capacity 68% fill | Water weight | Specification | Thread size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| psi | in | in | lb | in³ | lb | lb | |||
| A1.2 | 1800 | 9.5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 51 | 1.3 | 1.8 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A1.5 | 1800 | 11.5 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 65 | 1.6 | 2.3 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A1.75 | 1800 | 12.5 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 72 | 1.8 | 2.6 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A218 | 1800 | 9.0 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 82 | 2.0 | 3.0 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A25H | 1800 | 10.4 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 102 | 2.5 | 3.7 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 0.750-16UNF-2B |
| A005 | 1800 | 14.2 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 205 | 5.0 | 7.4 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A010 | 1800 | 16.6 | 6.9 | 12.9 | 408 | 10.0 | 14.7 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A015 | 1800 | 23.2 | 6.9 | 17.1 | 612 | 15.0 | 22.1 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A020 | 1800 | 23.3 | 8.0 | 23.0 | 816 | 20.0 | 29.4 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A035 | 1800 | 38.0 | 8.0 | 37.2 | 1429 | 35.0 | 51.5 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
| A050 | 1800 | 46.3 | 8.6 | 50.6 | 2040 | 50.0 | 73.6 | DOT-3AL / TC-3ALM | 1.125-12UNF-2B |
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Specifications subject to change.
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