Groundbreaking “firsts” require new thinking

After developing the world’s first all-Titanium regulator, we were faced with a unique problem, what could we do for act two? The success of the Atomic Aquatics T1 confirmed that divers want products born from new thinking. They embrace new materials and designs and realize the benefits of improved performance. So we launched an aggressive R&D program to seek materials and employ new designs that enhance the diving experience for divers of every skill level.

The Atomic Aquatics DNA starts with the metals

Every Atomic Aquatics product design starts with the careful selection of the perfect material. We don’t let cost or manufacturing difficulty limit us. The number one priority is choosing the right metal to deliver the best diving performance. In many cases, this requires the development of new manufacturing processes never before utilized in the scuba industry.

Atomic Aquatics Metallurgy

What’s an Alloy? An alloy is a combination of two or more metal elements that results in a new specialty metal with enhanced physical and mechanical properties. Why are Atomic Aquatics alloys better? Our engineers carefully choose metals to provide a superior level of diving performance, minimal maintenance, and greater product longevity. How do divers select the Atomic Aquatics metal that’s right for them? Atomic Aquatics regulators offer a choice of specialty metal alloys designed to suit your diving style and affordability level.

It’s Elemental

The letter in the name of our regulators stands for the primary metal featured in the product:

  • T3 – Titanium
  • ST1 – Stainless Steel/Titanium
  • M1 – Monel
  • B2 – Brass
  • Z2 – Zirconium

It’s All About Titanium

Alloy Ti-6AL-4V

Titanium is the most elite metal for diving regulators. The Atomic Aquatics Titanium alloy is our signature metal and established the cornerstone for every product design that followed. It delivers extraordinary strength, is very lightweight, and is highly corrosion-resistant. Atomic Aquatics Titanium alloy gives divers superior corrosion-resistance and is able to survive 300 years in sea water without showing a hint of corrosion. Our Titanium components are precision-machined with a machine-turned finish that does not require plating.

Alloy Grade 316

The Atomic Aquatics ST1 Regulator is built from 316 SS to offer divers an environmentally-conscious metal choice. Stainless Steel is a high-strength and corrosion-resistant metal that has a beautiful silver machine-turned finish. The process for manufacturing SS is the most environmentally friendly and the metal is 100% recyclable. This stainless steel alloy does not require plating to protect and is nearly as resistant to sea water corrosion as Titanium.

Alloy R405 Nickel-Copper

Monel was developed specifically for marine environments. The Atomic Aquatics Monel alloy is as strong as steel with excellent corrosion resistance in sea water. The properties of Monel make it the best metal choice for components subject to flammability in oxygen-enriched compressed air such as Nitrox. This enables the Atomic Aquatics M1 Regulator to accommodate oxygen mixes up to 80% when special guidelines are followed. Monel does not require plating.

Alloy CDA 360 Copper-Zinc

Atomic Aquatics utilizes CDA 360 Brass to offer divers the option for a cost-effective and highly corrosion-resistant metal. Yet, all Brasses are not the same. This is the best alloy for our applications. Atomic Aquatics also developed a more resilient Type 3 Copper, Nickel, and decorative Chrome plating to protect the Brass from tarnishing.

Zirconium Nitride PVD Coating

Atomic Aquatics Zirconium Nitride is a highly corrosion resistant and super hard metal used as a protective layer over chrome-plated Brass components in the Z2 Regulator. In our PVD (physical vapor deposition) process, Zirconium Nitride coating is vacuum-chamber deposited over type 3 chrome-plated Brass. The result is an exponential improvement in corrosion resistance over conventional chrome plating. Adding Nitride during the PVD process improves hardness and changes the normally gray metal to a bright yellow-gold color.

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