Welding Cylinders
The purpose of this article is to introduce the welding beginner to the equipment used in the Oxy-Acetylene welding process. This will be done starting with the cylinders and ending with the torch tip.
CYLINDERS
Oxygen and Acetylene are stored under pressure in steel cylinders . They are sized by the cuft. of either Oxygen or Acetylene that they hold.Cylinders should be tested regularly with the date of the last test stamped on the top of the cylinder. Cylinders should always be secured and used in the upright position. When a cylinder is not being used, remember that the valve cap should always be in place.