KF Series Aircraft Oxygen Cylinders

Item number: CYL-XXXX

The lightest aircraft oxygen cylinder that technology has to offer. These Kevlar fiber-wrapped cylinders have been developed specifically for aircraft use.

The KF series cylinders are the perfect solution for cylinder installations far aft in the aircraft previously not possible before. A thin-wall, seamless aluminum (6061-T6) alloy 'liner-cylinder' is reinforced by a full over-wrapping of Kevlar fibers sealed in epoxy. This yields about a 50% to 60% weight savings over conventional cylinder technology without any compromise in safety.

These cylinders are preferred by many who build the state-of-the-art composite-fiber aircraft. They are made under a DOT mfg. protocol. If used in commercial applications or in a type-certified aircraft, the DOT service life is 15 years from the first hydro-test date and hydro-tests are done every three years. The KF series cylinders are complemented by our RCV/RCR remote-controlled-regulator system and built-in EDS system. The KF series cylinders can be secured for carry-about applications with the Full-Pack and Tuff-Pack cylinder carry-caddy harness systems.

KF-022 with Omega CMK (Cylinder Mounting Kit)

KF-050 with Alpha CMK (Cylinder Mounting Kit)

Kevlar Fiber cylinders are the lightest technology has to offer and are designed specifically and approved for aircraft applications. A simplified fabrication process is where the cylinder liner is made (steps 1,2,3 & 4) Fiber wrap (steps 5 & 6) are wrapped around the liner. Threads for the valving device is done after step 4 and before step 5. Epoxy is applied during the wrapping process. If the cylinder is to be used in type certified aircraft, by current DOT protocol, it must be hydro tested every three years and taken out of service if it fails or after 15 years from the first hydro test date comes about. Even if the cylinder passes hydro test. DOT protocol does not specifically detail any requirements for these cylinders if used in experimental aircraft.

KF SERIES CYLINDER LIST

Description (A): KF-115, For built-in applications
MAX DIAMETER: 23.11 cm. (9.11 in)
MAX LENGTH: 80.77 cm. (31.8 in)
AVG EMPTY WEIGHT: 8.21 kg. (18.1 lb)
SERVICE VOLUME: 3256 liters (115 cu. ft.)
SERVICE PRESSURE: 128 bar (1850 psig)
THREADS: 3/4-16 UNF (SAE-8)
Item # CYL1054
PRICE: USD $1500.00

Description (B): KF-077, For built-in applications
MAX DIAMETER: 19.38 cm. (7.6 in)
MAX LENGTH: 75.69 cm. (29.8 in)
AVG WEIGHT: 5.85kg. (12.9 lbs)
SERVICE VOLUME: 2180 liters (77 cu. ft.)
SERVICE PRESSURE: 128 bar (1850psig)
THREADS: 3/4-16 UNF (SAE-8)
Item #: CYL1052
PRICE: USD $1100.00

Description (C): KF-050, For built-in applications
MAX DIAMETER: 17.27 cm. (6.8 in)
MAX LENGTH: 64.00cm. (25.2 in)
AVG WEIGHT: 3.58kg. (7.9 lbs)
SERVICE VOLUME: 1416 liters (50 cu. ft.)
SERVICE PRESSURE: 128 bar (1850 psig)
THREADS: 3/4-16 UNF (SAE-8)
Item #: CYL1050
PRICE: USD MARKET PRICE--SPECIAL ORDER CYLINDER

Description (D): KF-040
This cylinder has been replaced by the CFFC-048 Carbon Fiber Cylnder

Description (E): KF-022, For two-place EDS portable systems
MAX DIAMETER: 13.21cm. (5.2 in)
MAX LENGTH: 51.05cm. (20.1 in)
AVG WEIGHT: 1.81kg. (4.0 lbs)
SERVICE VOLUME: 623 liter (22 cu. ft.)
SERVICE PRESSURE: 128 bar (1850 psig)
THREADS: 3/4-16 UNF (SAE-8)
Item #: CYL1046
PRICE: MARKET PRICE--SPECIAL ORDER
This cylinder has the same dimensions as the CFFC-022 cylinder

Description (F): KF-011, For built-in soaring aircraft & EDS portable applications
MAX DIAMETER: 9.27cm. (3.62 inch)
MAX LENGTH: 48.cm. (18.9 inch)
AVG EMPTY WEIGHT: 0.91 kg. (2.0 lbs)
SERVICE VOLUME: 311 liters (11 cu. ft.)
SERVICE PRESSURE: 128 bar (1850 psig.)
THREADS: 3/4-16 UNF (SAE-8)
Item #: CYL1044
PRICE: USD $450.00