In the 1980's there was a variety of
tank manifolds on the market, each with its own center-to-center spacing.
Specialty tank band manufacturers entered the market and began offering bands
for each style of manifold.
Since the mid-1990's manifolds have been
standardized allowing tank bands to become fairly uniform in design. Specialized
tank bands are no longer necessary unless a diver is using an older manifold or
one that lacks double barrel o-ring seals.
Dive Rite Tank Bands are
tungsten inert gas welded (TIG) and have beveled edges that minimize scratching
of painted tanks during assembly. They are constructed of 18-gauge, 304
stainless steel, with a #3 polished finish and 11-gauge, 304 stainless steel
structural plates. 304 stainless steel is a high grade, low carbon alloy that
resists corrosion, even in saltwater.
Every band is precision sheared
and punched and goes through a stringent quality control test during each step
of the manufacturing process. Our bands also include an appropriately sized
stainless steel all-thread bolt kit which is also made of 304 stainless
steel.
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