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Mk.32
30-01-2011, 02:25
We are looking for more storage tanks, for our bot. Any recommendations and places to order them?
Thanks
rcmolloy
30-01-2011, 02:30
http://www.clippard.com/

Great storage tanks with various sizes. We have used them many times for our air storage.
Molten
30-01-2011, 03:50
I did a double-take when I saw the title of this thread. Then I thought I'd find a link suiting the title.

http://www.stvgroup.cz/en/PRODUCTS-SERVICES/Sale-military-vehicles/T-72-tank

Who knew tanks were that readily available?
KC1AJT
30-01-2011, 11:24
I did a double-take when I saw the title of this thread. Then I thought I'd find a link suiting the title.

http://www.stvgroup.cz/en/PRODUCTS-SERVICES/Sale-military-vehicles/T-72-tank

Who knew tanks were that readily available?
Ya you can buy them but they aren't able to fire anything if you ship it to the US
Mk.32
30-01-2011, 15:05
Lookig at that supplier, can't seem to find a tank that is bigger then 16inch^3 we are looking for just about the biggest think we can stick in. And suggestions?
KC1AJT
02-02-2011, 15:34
Lookig at that supplier, can't seem to find a tank that is bigger then 16inch^3 we are looking for just about the biggest think we can stick in. And suggestions?
what's the legality of a portable air tank for sports balls? they're usually around a cubic foot
thefro526
02-02-2011, 16:04
You can get 2005-2009 Sized Tanks from AndyMark. http://www.andymark.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=am-0845

If you want something larger, I know that McMaster has some decent sized Portable Air Tanks, though they might be a bit overkill for a robot.
Mk.32
02-02-2011, 16:14
Yeah we ended up getting an 1 gallon tank off McMaster B-)
232 inch^3 of air for a total of 263 inch^3.
We are using the 2x24inch cylinders for a forklift so overkill is good.
thefro526
02-02-2011, 18:17
Yeah we ended up getting an 1 gallon tank off McMaster B-)
232 inch^3 of air for a total of 263 inch^3.
We are using the 2x24inch cylinders for a forklift so overkill is good.

Yowzah.

If memory serves me right, a 2x24 Cylinder operating at 60psi will drain the entire maximum air capacity of a pre-2011 robot in one Cycle. (Extend & Retract) Now I see why you need so much air.
Mk.32
03-02-2011, 00:22
Yes, we ordered from McMaster today and got our 1gal tank the same day :O
After plugging everything up that tank + the one they gave us in the KOP took 5:42mins to fully fill from the tiny compressor they gave us lol.
However this will provide us enough air and then some for a 2:15 match. Also we are running the system at about 40 PSI.