High-grip soft rubber reinforced opening handwheel, designed for technical cylinder valves, Stage cylinders, and Twinset systems in a DIR configuration.
The TEK Scubatec Rubber Knob, available at DIR-STORE, is the essential accessory for transforming or restoring your scuba cylinder valves to the most rigorous technical standards. Unlike traditional rigid plastic knobs, the "TEK" rubber compound ensures exceptional grip in all conditions. In technical and cave diving, the use of flexible knobs is an essential safety requirement: it absorbs violent impacts against rocks or the overheads of wrecks, preventing the valve stem from breaking or seizing and facilitating emergency shut-off maneuvers (valve drill).
Technical Features:
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Superior Grip and Shock-Absorbing Compound: Made of high-density vulcanized thermoplastic rubber. The deep ribbed finish provides a solid, non-slip grip even when wearing thick dry gloves or wet neoprene gloves. The structural flexibility dampens impacts, protecting the internal pin of the valve.
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Reinforced Internal Insert: Houses a profiled metal internal core designed to perfectly couple with the square shaft of Scubatec valves (and compatible ones), preventing the knob from stripping or slipping under strain.
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Optimized Design for DIR Standards: The compact and efficient shape minimizes the valve's footprint, reducing the risk of entanglement with guidelines, safety lines, or ascent lines during dives in confined environments.
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Extreme Resistance: The rubber polymer is formulated to resist the degrading action of UV rays, marine salinity, chlorine, and significant temperature fluctuations, remaining elastic over time without hardening or cracking.
Technical Specifications:
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Manufacturer: Scubatec (100% Made in Italy)
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Material: Reinforced elastomeric rubber with metal insert
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Compatibility: Designed for Scubatec valves and technical valves equipped with a standard square shaft connection
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Recommended Use: Setup and configuration of technical twinsets, Stage cylinders, travel cylinders, and Sidemount systems.
