Where to buy tanks?

[Mk.32]

We are looking for more storage tanks, for our bot. Any recommendations and places to order them?
Thanks

[rcmolloy]

http://www.clippard.com/

Great storage tanks with various sizes. We have used them many times for our air storage.

[Molten]

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-S...cles/T-72-tank

Who knew tanks were that readily available?

[KC1AJT]

Originally Posted by Molten

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-S...cles/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]

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]

Originally Posted by Mk.32

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]

You can get 2005-2009 Sized Tanks from AndyMark. http://www.andymark.com/ProductDetai...ctCode=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]

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]

Originally Posted by Mk.32

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]

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.