Oxygen Cylinders - Medical and Hospital Equipment

High-pressure oxygen cylinders supply medical-grade oxygen for onboard sickbays, hospital spaces, emergency treatment and resuscitation equipment. Marine cylinders are typically refillable steel or aluminium composite vessels fitted with oxygen-service valves and regulators.

ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Oxygen Cylinders for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	Oxygen Cylinders
Product Category	Medical and Hospital Equipment
Product Reference	1580
Brands / Manufacturers	Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Worthington Industries, Catalina Cylinders
Unit of Measure	Piece

Key Features

Key Feature
1. Medical-grade oxygen service
2. High-pressure refillable construction
3. Oxygen-clean internal surfaces
4. Cylinder valve with protective cap
5. Compatible medical oxygen regulator

Applications of Oxygen Cylinders

Application
1. Ship hospital and sickbay oxygen supply
2. Emergency resuscitation and first aid
3. Portable oxygen delivery for patients during evacuation or treatment

Technical Specifications

Model	Specification	Value	Unit
Typical medical oxygen cylinder	Service pressure	150-300	bar
Typical medical oxygen cylinder	Water capacity	2-50	L
Typical medical oxygen cylinder	Gas contents	Medical oxygen, typically 99.5% minimum purity	—
Typical medical oxygen cylinder	Cylinder material	Seamless steel, aluminium alloy or composite	—

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	Applicable requirements may include ISO 9809-1 for seamless steel gas cylinders, ISO 7866 for seamless aluminium alloy cylinders, EN 13322-1 where applicable, ISO 32 for medical gas identification, and national pressure-equipment or transport regulations. Medical oxygen supply installations may follow ISO 7396-1.
Class Approval	Individual cylinders are generally certified under applicable pressure-vessel and dangerous-goods regulations rather than universally class-approved. Where required by the vessel specification, installation or securing arrangements may be reviewed by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas or ClassNK.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	Secure cylinders upright in approved racks or brackets with protective caps fitted when not connected. Use oxygen-compatible valves, regulators, hoses and fittings. Keep away from heat, oil, grease and combustible materials, and verify correct medical oxygen connections before use.
Maintenance Tips	Inspect cylinder body, valve, markings, cap, brackets and hoses before use. Check pressure and leakage regularly. Keep oxygen equipment clean and oil-free, and arrange periodic inspection, hydrostatic testing and refill by an authorized gas supplier according to local regulations.
Safety Notes	Oxygen strongly accelerates combustion. Do not smoke or use open flames nearby, and never apply oil or grease to oxygen equipment. Open valves slowly, prevent cylinders from falling, use only approved regulators, and ensure adequate ventilation during release or use.