Product Description

Acetylene Gas for Industrial Applications

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Change over is easy, bring your empty compatible bottle (one of the 4 brands listed) into our Kilsyth South store. And we will change it over for a full bottle, pay only for the gas.

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Acetylene Gas for Cutting, Welding, and Heating

Acetylene gas is a versatile and essential industrial gas known for its high heat output, clean flame characteristics, and wide range of applications in welding, cutting, and heating processes. Our acetylene is ideal for various metalworking and fabrication applications, making it indispensable in industries such as automotive, construction, and manufacturing.

Description

Key Features and Benefits of Acetylene Gas:

1. High Heat Output: Acetylene is renowned for its high heat release during combustion, making it ideal for applications requiring intense heat and rapid energy transfer. This high heat output enables efficient welding, cutting, and heating in metalworking and fabrication industries. When using acetylene gas welding equipment, the flame produced by acetylene gas reaches temperatures of up to 3,160°C (5,720°F), making it suitable for welding and cutting even the thickest materials.
2. Clean Flame Characteristics: Acetylene gas produces a clean, stable flame with minimal soot and smoke, ensuring precise and clean welds and cuts. Its flame characteristics are particularly suitable for intricate welding tasks, fine cuts, and detailed metalwork, making it the preferred choice for sectors like automotive, construction, and manufacturing.
3. Versatile Applications: Acetylene is versatile and finds extensive use in various metalworking and fabrication processes, including oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, flame heating, brazing, and thermal spraying. Its reactive properties and high energy output make it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

Specification

Cylinder dimensions are approximate – variations occur due to manufacturing tolerances. Height includes the valve.

1. The pressure can vary between 1,350 and 2,300 kPa depending upon the ambient temperature.
2. Maximum withdrawal rate for short term use is 10% normal capacity. For special applications (flame, heating, etc) referral to suppliers’ equipment to determine withdrawal rates is recommended.

Material Safety Data Sheet: Download Acetylene

Acetylene Gas Equipment and Storage:

Our acetylene bottle sizes vary to provide the flexibility needed for different applications, from small-scale metalwork to large industrial fabrication projects. Whether you need a portable acetylene bottle or a larger acetylene cylinder for continuous operations, we have the right solution to suit your needs.

Why Choose Our Acetylene Gas?

Quality and Reliability: Our acetylene gas meets the highest standards for purity and performance, ensuring reliable results in all applications.
Comprehensive Range: We provide a full range of acetylene gas cylinder storage size options to meet your needs.
Expert Support: Our team is here to assist with selecting the right acetylene gas cylinders and ensuring safe and efficient use in your operations.

Application

Applications of Acetylene Gas:

Oxy-Acetylene Welding: Acetylene gas is the primary fuel gas used in oxy-acetylene welding processes. It provides the necessary heat and energy for melting metals and creating strong, durable welds. This makes it ideal for welding applications involving the joining of metals, fabrication, repair works, and metal artistry.

Oxy-Acetylene Cutting: Acetylene gas is widely used as a cutting gas in oxy-acetylene cutting processes. It reacts with oxygen to produce a high-temperature flame capable of cutting through thick materials, steel structures, and intricate shapes in fabrication and construction projects. The use of acetylene bottles or acetylene cylinders ensures a consistent and reliable supply of acetylene gas for continuous cutting operations.

Flame Heating and Brazing: Acetylene gas is essential for flame heating and brazing applications, where it produces a concentrated, high-temperature flame. This flame is used for joining metals, alloys, and heat-sensitive materials. Common uses include HVAC systems, plumbing, metalworking, and jewellery making, where precise heating and brazing operations are required.

Thermal Spraying: In thermal spraying processes, such as flame spraying and arc spraying, acetylene gas serves as a fuel gas to create a high-temperature flame. This flame is used for spraying metal coatings onto surfaces, enhancing coating adhesion, improving surface properties, and providing corrosion protection in various industrial applications.