Acetylene Gas
Energas, one of the UK's leading gas suppliers, manufactures pure acetylene gas to be used in many applications. Acetylene gas is a standard fuel gas used in conjunction with oxygen gas for welding metals and cutting steel and for allied oxy-acetylene or fuel gas processes for heating, forming and treating metals. Acetylene gas is a flammable gas and is supplied dissolved in acetone. An Acetylene cylinder contains a porous mass in which acetone is absorbed. Acetylene cylinders are available from all our Energas branches and stockists.
Acetylene gas for Metal Fabrication
Acetylene gas is used for localised or manual operations such as welding, brazing, cutting, straightening or heating. Often used in conjunction with Oxygen for fuel gas / oxyacetylene gas welding and cutting.
The ability to adjust the flame characteristics by varying the oxygen-to-acetylene mix makes Acetylene a versatile heat source for a range of welding and related applications.
Compared to other fuel gases like Propane, Acetylene generates a hotter flame, making it suitable for welding steel, which has a higher melting point.
Acetylene cylinders are available in small, midi and large cylinders. All acetylene cylinders should be stored and transported in an upright position for safety.
Creating Different Flame Types:
By adjusting the ratio of oxygen to acetylene in the torch, welders can create three distinct types of flames, each suited for different welding tasks:
- Neutral: Equal parts of oxygen and acetylene. This is the most commonly used flame for welding steel, cast iron, and some non-ferrous metals. It has a well-defined inner cone and a bluish outer flame.
- Carburizing (or Reducing): Excess acetylene. This type has three zones and is used for welding nickel, some steel alloys, and for applying hardfacing materials. The excess carbon in the flame can add carbon to the weld metal.
- Oxidizing: Excess oxygen. This type is hotter than the neutral flame and has a shorter, more pointed inner cone. It's used for welding brass, bronze, and some other non-ferrous metals.
Acetylene is a highly effective fuel gas for many applications, and specifically brazing when used with oxygen, providing the necessary high temperature and controllable heat for creating strong and reliable joints. However, strict adherence to safety guidelines is essential due to the flammable nature of acetylene.
Acetylene gas for Laboratories & Research Centres
Acetylene gas is used for analysis in research laboratories and quality control for industry and healthcare. Acetylene gas is mainly used as fuel gas for the flame required in atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
Acetylene gas for Electronic components
Acetylene Gas Equipment
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Single Stage Acetylene Gas Regulators
Single stage regulators are recommended for uses where there will be less fluctuation in pressure or where readjustments of pressure are not an issue.
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Multi Stage Acetylene Gas Regulators
A supply of constant pressure is one of the main advantages of using a Multi stage regulator as when gas leaves a gas cylinder, the pressure in the cylinder d ...
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Flashback Arrestors
Flashback arrestors are safety devices used in gas welding and cutting to prevent flame from travelling back into the gas supply hoses which could cause safet ...
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Acetylene Gas Hoses
Good quality length of red acetylene hoses complete with nut and tail at one end and a hose check valve at the other.
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Cutting Torches
Gas cutting torches use a combination of fuel gas, such as propane or acetylene, and mixed with oxygen to generate a high-temperature flame to cut through met ...
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Acetylene Cylinder Trolleys
Energas stock a high-quality range of gas cylinder trolleys for oxygen, acetylene, or propane gases. All our heavy duty gas cylinder trolley come complete wit ...
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