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Why Buy SCI

Safety

With millions of cylinders in use today, no other cylinder manufacturer can match SCI's quality, durability and safety record. SCI cylinders meet or exceed the DOT's strictest manufacturing standards. In addition, SCI is the leading SCBA cylinder supplier to the international market where quality and safety standards are also strongly enforced to protect the safety of firefighters worldwide.

Value

SCI can provide Fire & Rescue personnel, Industrial Safety and other SCBA users with a significant reduction on the cost of their SCBA cylinders. By marketing direct and through our channel of dealers.

SCI will deliver a better quality cylinder for less money than those currently selling SCBA cylinders.

Quality

In 1976, Structural Composites Industries became the world's first producer of DOT approved composite cylinders for commercial, military, marine, and aerospace applications. With over 100 different models designed and qualified at pressures up to 10,000 psi, chances are very good we have a lightweight cylinder to meet your needs. The majority of SCI's cylinders begin with precision aluminum liners which are then wrapped with either fiberglass, carbon, Kevlar or other aramid fibers in an epoxy matrix. The cylinders are then cured, individually pressure tested by 3rd Party representatives of the US Department of Transportation, and then coated per customer specifications with one or more of the many available colors.

Durability

While nothing is Firefighter proof, SCI is the only manufacturer to have NEVER had a field service failure nor been part of a major product recall. In addition, with the introduction of the DURA-LITE 15 cylinder, only SCI can offer and improved durability and extend the service life of your cylinders.

SCBA Fast Facts

D.O.T Approved

SCI is the first composite cylinder manufacturers to receive D.O.T approval for SCBA cylinders.

Industry Leader

SCI has manufactured over 2 million units without a field service failure

Huge Saving

Buying through SCI's Dealer Network, Fire Departments can save substantially, using the money saved for other worthwhile initiatives.

Superior Quality

DURA-LITE 15 cylinders are manufactured with a uniquely formulated, highly durable, exterior coating that substantially improves abrasions and impact resistance to reduce premature cylinder attrition.