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Unread 17-03-2014, 20:22
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Re: Destructive Air Tank Testing

First thank you for doing this type of testing. 1523 has always used metal tanks and are interested in seeing how they fail. For round 2 can you guys film it? I find it hard to visualize the amount of energy stored in a tiny plastic air tank causing the amount of damage documented in these cases. As for debris reduction methods:
1. a heavy sock zip tied around the tank
2. a layer of screen enclosure material wrapped around the tank (its tough and will let more air escape than bumper material)
3. electrical tape
4. a thin piece of sheet metal wrapped around the tank.
5. anything else quickly retrofitable for teams close to the weight limit and who have another event.