Why does Luxfer place so much emphasis on inspection?
• Proper inspection is crucial to scuba tank safety—and it cannot be overemphasized that the quality of inspection is far more important even than the frequency of inspection! An untrained or improperly trained inspector can look at a 6351-alloy cylinder numerous times without detecting SLC. Make sure that your inspector is well-trained and competent. • Unfortunately, many untrained or improperly trained technicians continue to inspect cylinders, and no uniform standards for inspector training and certification exist among regulatory authorities around the world. • Luxfer is working with industry groups and government agencies to help establish such standards.
