exploding plastic storage tanks

[Tristan Lall]

Originally Posted by jwfoss

Has anyone used the air tanks from Robart? I stumbled across them when looking for an alternative lightweight air storage solution.

They have a rather ugly connector on them—like a bayonet fitting, without the tapered ribs. I wouldn't use them for FRC without substantial testing. They work fine on model aircraft for the landing gear.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by jwfoss

Has anyone used the air tanks from Robart? I stumbled across them when looking for an alternative lightweight air storage solution.

I've used them, that fitting has a very small orifice so I'm curious if that would show up as an issue in FRC.

They are not robust in the FRC sense if exposed to direct impact (very thin walls), but would be completely fine if not capable of being hit.

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by jwfoss

Has anyone used the air tanks from Robart? I stumbled across them when looking for an alternative lightweight air storage solution.

Team 174 has a few on the robot. They seemed to really like them.