Airlock Zero Gravity Nano (.224)

[AirlockIndustries]

Starting another thread for the Zero Gravity Nano. Below are some videos I took earlier today comparing the ZG Nano to the SilencerCo Harvester for a baseline size/performance reference. These aren’t meant to be definitive dB numbers, but they do illustrate the performance-to-size ratio really well.

We also completed our 100-round durability test on a 16" 22 Creedmoor (plus a lot of rounds on an 18" .223). Video is below.

Notes:
Performance for its size is pretty incredible. We sold a lot of these during our Black Friday sale, so we’re looking forward to hearing feedback from other Roksliders as they start getting them in hand.

Specs:
• Length: 4.625"
• OD: 1.25"
• Weight: 3.75 oz
• Thread: 5/8-24 direct thread (includes 5/8 → 1/2 adapter)
• Rating: 16" 22 Creedmoor
• Sound: 126–127 dB(A) on 18" .223, 132–133 dB(A) on 16" 22 Creedmoor

Additional Notes:
• Due to the small internal volume and limited mass, it heats up very quickly on SBRs, we are only rating it for 16" rifles.
• For its intended use case (bolt rifles), it’s very durable. Use on SBR platforms can result in overheating and eventual failure.
• People who have shot it so far include @Dioni A and @bearcreekbandit (Tyler Freel) they can chime in with feedback if they’d like.

Let us know if you have any questions

 

[schmidty3]

Starting another thread for the Zero Gravity Nano. Below are some videos I took earlier today comparing the ZG Nano to the SilencerCo Harvester for a baseline size/performance reference. These aren’t meant to be definitive dB numbers, but they do illustrate the performance-to-size ratio really well.

We also completed our 100-round durability test on a 16" 22 Creedmoor (plus a lot of rounds on an 18" .223). Video is below.

Notes:
Performance for its size is pretty incredible. We sold a lot of these during our Black Friday sale, so we’re looking forward to hearing feedback from other Roksliders as they start getting them in hand.

Specs:
• Length: 4.625"
• OD: 1.25"
• Weight: 3.75 oz
• Thread: 5/8-24 direct thread (includes 5/8 → 1/2 adapter)
• Rating: 16" 22 Creedmoor
• Sound: 126–127 dB(A) on 18" .223, 132–133 dB(A) on 16" 22 Creedmoor

Additional Notes:
• Due to the small internal volume and limited mass, it heats up very quickly on SBRs, we are only rating it for 16" rifles.
• For its intended use case (bolt rifles), it’s very durable. Use on SBR platforms can result in overheating and eventual failure.
• People who have shot it so far include @Dioni A and @bearcreekbandit (Tyler Freel) they can chime in with feedback if they’d like.

Let us know if you have any questions

Any thoughts on use on a 5.7 pdw?

And what sort of failure would you expect if one ran it too hot?

(This thing is really tempting me to build a 22 creed, but if it could double as a tiny nimble home defense/truck gun can id probably get pushed over the edge...where...if i did dump a 30 round mag to failure, as long as bullets are still coming out the end somewhat accurately then we'd be fine).

 

[AirlockIndustries]

Any thoughts on use on a 5.7 pdw?

And what sort of failure would you expect if one ran it too hot?

(This thing is really tempting me to build a 22 creed, but if it could double as a tiny nimble home defense/truck gun can id probably get pushed over the edge...where...if i did dump a 30 round mag to failure, as long as bullets are still coming out the end somewhat accurately then we'd be fine).

The 5.7x28 cartridge has a much smaller powder charge and therefore significantly less sustained heat buildup; running a 30-round magazine with a 5.7 is not a concern for the suppressor. By contrast, a 10.3" 5.56 configuration generates substantially more heat (higher cyclic energy and faster barrel/suppressor heating), and that accelerated thermal load is what damages the suppressor.

 

[TradLife406]

The 5.7x28 cartridge has a much smaller powder charge and therefore significantly less sustained heat buildup; running a 30-round magazine with a 5.7 is not a concern for the suppressor. By contrast, a 10.3" 5.56 configuration generates substantially more heat (higher cyclic energy and faster barrel/suppressor heating), and that accelerated thermal load is what damages the suppressor.

Would be interesting to see what you guys could do for a specific 5.56 can for a 10-12" SBR.
Would be nice to have something lighter than a traditional blow through steel can. But could handle the rare occasional mag dump.

 

[ebrownw2]

If you don’t think I’m impressed ask my credit card

Really looking forward to putting one of these on my ultralight 223.

 

[Chanimal]

@AirlockIndustries hows production tracking for the Black Friday orders?

 

[AirlockIndustries]

@AirlockIndustries hows production tracking for the Black Friday orders?

Good, we have all of our Nanos in hand. We’re just waiting for our new HAAS to arrive next week, get it set up, and begin post-machining.

We originally scheduled pre-orders shipping for January/February and backorders for March. Based on current progress, it looks like we will have all printing completed by the end of January, which means most backorders should ship in February as well.

 

[Braaap]

Good, we have all of our Nanos in hand. We’re just waiting for our new HAAS to arrive next week, get it set up, and begin post-machining.

We originally scheduled pre-orders shipping for January/February and backorders for March. Based on current progress, it looks like we will have all printing completed by the end of January, which means most backorders should ship in February as well.

Are you going to test with 22lr before shipping? I ordered one but would love to see some real numbers before shooting 22lr with my kids. Thanks

 

[AirlockIndustries]

Are you going to test with 22lr before shipping? I ordered one but would love to see some real numbers before shooting 22lr with my kids. Thanks

I can meter it this weekend on a 22LR. What do you want to see?

 

[Braaap]

Just curious what it meters at on a bolt gun with a 16” barrel and/or semi like a 10/22.

 

[TN deer hunter]

Any idea when we might expect the 6mm?

 

[AirlockIndustries]

I can meter a 22LR tomorrow.

6mm is in development. Hoping for late spring.

 

[AirlockIndustries]

Scythe vs. Nano Testing

We had a local come out to test a Nano vs. a Scythe on a 16.5" 22 Creedmoor. Ammo was limited, but we were able to run a couple of 3-shot strings and meter the results.

I’ll be posting a video to YouTube soon so I can re-share it here, but in this limited test the Nano edged out the Scythe, averaging 132.3 dB(a) SE vs. 133.0 dB(a) SE.

That said, these are not definitive numbers. A true comparison would require more data collected across multiple days and conditions. Even so, we were extremely pleased with the results.

 

[AirlockIndustries]

Weights.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Jeeze man the visual size reference is insane with those numbers.

 

[T_Widdy]

@AirlockIndustries for a hunting can, why the debris funnel on the end and not flat. Looks hard to tape.

 

[Okie_Poke]

Man that thing is tiny! Definitely thinking about getting one for my 223 trainer/my girls’ rifle. Would be perfect for that little Tikka compact.

 

[AirlockIndustries]

@AirlockIndustries for a hunting can, why the debris funnel on the end and not flat. Looks hard to tape.

We kept a flat lip around the edge to ensure good adhesion. The cone-shaped end cap was chosen to reduce weight while maintaining strength, by using a concave geometry, we’re able to remove material yet preserve structural integrity through the angle itself.

With that said, this is what a standard piece of electrical tape looks like, and taping it won’t be difficult at all.

 

[T_Widdy]

We kept a flat lip around the edge to ensure good adhesion. The cone-shaped end cap was chosen to reduce weight while maintaining strength, by using a concave geometry, we’re able to remove material yet preserve structural integrity through the angle itself.

With that said, this is what a standard piece of electrical tape looks like, and taping it won’t be difficult at all.

Good deal, the picture looked like the cone was wider that 3/4”. Thanks!

 

[AirlockIndustries]