Safety Air Reservoir Tank

Safety Air Reservoir Tank

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces its new safety air reservoir tank. Its purpose is to feed an air chuck with a reserved air supply should you encounter a loss of shop air. This system can keep a chuck in the clamped position for up to 20 minutes, depending on conditions.

April 14, 2016

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces its new safety air reservoir tank. Its purpose is to feed an air chuck with a reserved air supply should you encounter a loss of shop air. This system can keep a chuck in the clamped position for up to 20 minutes, depending on conditions.

The system includes a check valve, a filter-regulator unit, and a 3-gallon air tank with a safe operating pressure of up to 150 psi; unit is burst tested up to 300 psi.

Glossary terms in this article

  • shop air
    Pressurized air system that cools the workpiece and tool when machining dry. Also refers to central pneumatic system.