Acetylene Welding Gas Suppliers
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Acetylene welding gas bottles for Oxy Acetylene welding gas needs

Stargas is your source for all welding gas bottle supplies. We supply acetylene, oxygen and shielding gas bottles for all applications. Acetylene gas is available in G and E cylinder sizes.

We service and offer free delivery of acetylene gas bottles in Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast areas. Acetylene bottle hire and Acetylene gas bottle refills at great prices.
 
 

Acetylene Welding and Cutting Gas

 

Gas Code:

  • SG040

 

Gas Composition:

  • 98% acetylene

 

Cylinder ID:       

  • Cylinder colour (to AS 4484): Claret body, shoulder and neck. 

 

 

 

 

Description:             

  •  A highly flammable gas
  • Slightly lighter than air and will collect at ceiling level
  • Distinctive garlic-like smell, which is recognisable above 2% concentrations in the air

  • May cause dizziness in high concentrations

  • Highly reactive, acetylene is dissolved in acetone and contained within a porous mass inside the cylinder

  • The hottest and most efficient of all fuel gases

  • Low auto-ignition temperature – requires minimal energy to ignite in air or oxygen
  • Can react over time with some metals to form explosive acetylides

  • Acetylene is stored in specially designed cylinders to prevent decomposition

  • Unused gas will not collect in low-lying areas, ducts and drains causing a potential hazard


 

 

 

 

Uses:


  • The only fuel gas that can be used to weld steel 
  • Spot-heating applications

    • Brazing
    • Texturing
    • Profile cutting
    • Branding pallets
    • Wood-ageing

 

Cylinder Size

 

Cylinder Content (sm³)

Gauge Pressure

(1KPA @ 15oC)

Outlet Connection

 

G

7.0

1550

AS2473 Type 20

E

3.2

1550

AS2473 Type 20

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