145 cu/Ft Acetylene Gas Cylinder CGA 510 - Full
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Acetylene Gas Cylinder - Full
145CF M size cylinder
PLEASE NOTE: Cylinders are for PICK UP ONLY and cannot be shipped. Please select this option at check-out for full details.
Cylinders are ready for pick up.
- No more leasing fee, you can now refill the bottle or swap it for a new one at the pick up location below.
- Standard Acetylene CGA 510 Bottle Connection
PICK UP LOCATION:
6829 Pacific Circle
L5T 1S6 Mississauga ON
L5T 1S6 Mississauga ON
HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Options:
- Full Cylinder: Select this option to purchase an 145 cu/ft cylinder filled with acetylene
- Refill - Exchange: Select this option if you have already purchased a full cylinder from us and are returning your empty to swap it for a full bottle. Please note that we can only exchange bottles that were purchased from us and we do not refill empty bottles on site.
High-Performance Dissolved Acetylene Fuel Gas
Product Overview
Our Industrial Acetylene is the ultimate fuel gas for applications requiring maximum flame temperatures and intense localized heat. When combined with industrial oxygen, acetylene delivers the hottest, most concentrated flame profile of any commercial fuel gas. This rapid heat transfer enables you to pierce, slice, shape, and weld metals with unmatched speed and efficiency.
Because acetylene is chemically unstable if compressed on its own, our cylinders are uniquely engineered with a porous internal mass saturated with a liquid solvent (typically acetone). This stabilizes the gas, allowing it to be safely stored, transported, and drawn from the cylinder on demand. It remains the top choice for heavy equipment maintenance, structural steel cutting, field repairs, and custom metal work.
Key Features & Benefits
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The Hottest Fuel Flame: Reaches an unrivaled oxy-fuel flame temperature of up to 3,160 DegC ($5,720 DegF), allowing for incredibly fast steel preheating times.
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Highly Localized Heat Zone: Unlike cooler gases like propane, acetylene creates a tight, highly focused primary flame cone, minimizing the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) and reducing metal distortion.
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True Fusion Welding Capability: Acetylene is the only standard fuel gas that can produce a truly neutral flame capable of fusion-welding mild steel without contaminating or embrittling the weld pool.
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Lower Overall Oxygen Consumption: Requires a much lower oxygen-to-fuel ratio for combustion compared to propane or propylene, optimizing your total gas usage and operating costs.
Primary Industrial Applications
| Process | Pairing Gas | Best Used For |
| Oxy-Acetylene Cutting | Oxygen |
Rapid piercing and clean cutting of carbon steels and demolition scrap.
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| Oxy-Fuel Welding | Oxygen |
Maintenance and repair work, thin sheet metal fusion, and pipe welding.
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| Brazing & Soldering | Oxygen or Air |
HVAC copper line installations, radiator repairs, and joining dissimilar metals.
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| Flame Heating | Oxygen |
Localized heating for bending structural steel, removing rusted nuts, and straightening panels.
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Technical Specifications
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Chemical Formula: C2H2
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Cylinder Valve Outlet: CGA 510
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Oxy-Acetylene Flame Temp: Approx. 3,160 DegC ($5,720 DegF)
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Gas Density: $1.097 kg/m3 (Lighter than air, preventing it from pooling in low areas)
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Solvent: Liquid Acetone (or DMF) soaked into a porous internal monolithic mass
TDG Shipping & Logistic Profile (Canada)
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TDG Shipping Name: ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED
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UN Number: UN1001
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Primary Class: 2.1 (Flammable gas)
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Typical Cylinder Pressure: ~250 psi at $21^\circ\text{C}$ ($17.2\text{ bar}$) when fully charged
⚠️ Critical Safety & Handling Information
The 15-psi Limit: NEVER regulate or draw free acetylene gas at pressures exceeding 15 psig. Above this pressure, acetylene gas becomes highly unstable and can spontaneously decompose violently.
Keep Cylinders Upright: Always store, transport, and use acetylene cylinders in an upright position. If a cylinder is laid horizontally, liquid acetone solvent can escape through the valve, ruining your regulators and fouling your torch equipment. If a tank has been horizontal, let it stand upright for at least 2 to 4 hours before use.
Flashback Arrestors Required: Because of acetylene's high flame velocity, high-quality flashback arrestors must be installed at both the regulator and torch ends to prevent a flame from traveling backward into the hoses or cylinder.