#1 Walther LP500 - Carbon Air Cylinder
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:35 am
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"LP500 - impressively different
Cylinder CARBON
Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is a material that Walther has successfully used in its sporting arms for many years. Its high strength and low weight make it ideal for components that must take a lot of stress. For the first time, Walther has succeeded in taking advantage of these characteristics for the new COMPOSITE compressed air cylinder.
The advantages:
Service life: 20 years (maximum)
Weight: 20% less than for comparable aluminum cylinders
Shooting characteristics: vibration damping
Safety: Walther subjects each cylinder to its HIGH PRESSURE test process to ensure maximum safety"
So the question - how soon before we see these for air rifles
"LP500 - impressively different
Cylinder CARBON
Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is a material that Walther has successfully used in its sporting arms for many years. Its high strength and low weight make it ideal for components that must take a lot of stress. For the first time, Walther has succeeded in taking advantage of these characteristics for the new COMPOSITE compressed air cylinder.
The advantages:
Service life: 20 years (maximum)
Weight: 20% less than for comparable aluminum cylinders
Shooting characteristics: vibration damping
Safety: Walther subjects each cylinder to its HIGH PRESSURE test process to ensure maximum safety"
So the question - how soon before we see these for air rifles