Gas Cylinders - General Stores, Hardware and Tools
Marine gas cylinders are refillable pressure vessels used aboard ships for welding and cutting gases, breathing-air systems, calibration gases, and other industrial gases. Selection depends on gas compatibility, working pressure, capacity, valve type, and applicable flag-state and classification requirements.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Gas Cylinders |
|---|---|
| Product Category | General Stores, Hardware and Tools |
| Product Reference | 1105 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Worthington Industries, Faber Industrie |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Seamless steel or aluminum pressure-vessel construction |
| 2. Available for oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, acetylene, and breathing air |
| 3. Gas-specific valves and outlet connections |
| 4. Defined working pressure, test pressure, and water capacity |
| 5. Requires periodic inspection, testing, secure stowage, and protective caps |
Applications of Gas Cylinders
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Shipboard welding, brazing, and thermal cutting |
| 2. Breathing-air and emergency respiratory equipment |
| 3. Refrigeration, instrumentation, and gas-system servicing |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Common requirements include ISO 9809 for seamless steel gas cylinders, ISO 7866 for seamless aluminum cylinders, EN 1964 for steel cylinders, and applicable IMDG Code, ADR, RID, or national pressure-equipment regulations. The exact requirement depends on gas, cylinder design, flag state, and service. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Approval or acceptance may be required from DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, or another recognized organization when specified by the vessel's flag state, system design, or procurement specification. Certification is product- and service-specific. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Verify gas identity, cylinder marking, valve connection, pressure rating, and certification before connection. Install upright where applicable, secure against movement, protect valves with caps, separate incompatible gases, and keep away from heat and ignition sources. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect for corrosion, dents, abrasion, leakage, damaged valves, and unreadable markings. Keep cylinders clean and capped when not connected. Perform periodic inspection and hydrostatic or proof testing at the interval required by the applicable standard and local regulations. |
| Safety Notes | Do not use a cylinder for a gas or pressure outside its certification. Keep oxygen equipment free from oil and grease. Do not drop, drag, heat, modify, refill, or repair cylinders onboard unless authorized. Handle and store according to the Safety Data Sheet, IMDG Code, and vessel procedures. |
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