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Ensure Safe Transport of Hazardous Products with Jonda Oxyacetylene Cabinets

April 7, 2022

Various industries must use numerous products to carry out industrial processes. Some processes that require intricate products are cutting and welding.

What is common about these processes is they require gases to be successful. Pure oxygen, for instance, is maximised to effectively increase the flame temperature of the cutting and welding processes. The same processes can take advantage of acetylene. One thing that makes these gases similar is they are both dangerously reactive and volatile. This fact means that they have to be handled and stored properly to avoid causing trouble in industrial workplaces.

The Dangers of Oxygen and Acetylene

As mentioned, oxygen and acetylene are dangerous gases due to their natural properties. Without proper handling and storage, they can end up affecting the workplace negatively.

Acetylene is a flammable gas that can conveniently react with oxidising agents. The lack of safety measures may expose acetylene to these agents, which may eventually trigger an explosion once heated to a specific temperature. Pure oxygen is a non-flammable, oxidising gas, which can generate or intensify a fire. And just like acetylene, pure oxygen can also cause an explosion when exposed to heat.

Risks of Using Conventional Cylinders

Pure oxygen and acetylene must be stored in cylinders to ensure that they are not exposed to heat and other dangerous elements. But despite storing them in their respective cylinders, risks and hazards may still be present when utilising them, especially when not handled with care.

Acetylene cylinders, for instance, need to be stored and handled with extreme care so they can be protected against decomposition. Decomposition of these cylinders may be triggered due to flashbacks from welding and cutting tools, exposure to sunlight, hot works, industrial plant, and machines, reaction with incompatible substances like brass, copper, and mercury, and repetitive friction and shock.

Oxygen cylinders, alternatively, must also be stored and handled carefully so they can avoid gas leaks and exposure to combustible substances. Oxygen cylinders may be in danger if they have damaged hoses, worn and damaged valves, loose connections, and damaged surfaces. They are also at risk if they interact with combustible substances like oil, grease, and metals.

Invest in Jonda Oxyacetylene Cabinets

To ensure that you can handle, store, and transport pure oxygen and acetylene, you must invest in Jonda oxyacetylene cabinets. They are crafted for D size Colt 33 acetylene bottles, which are often utilised in vehicle transportation. They have also been tested for safety, making sure that they do not generate any risks and hazards when transporting these sensitive products.

Our cabinets integrate an easy-to-use trolley and a tidy compartment, enabling you to protect hoses and torches. They can likewise carry oxyacetylene or two acetylene bottles, giving you the liberty to transport a spare acetylene bottle.

Other features of our cabinets are lightweight and compact composition, durable steel body construction, airtight rubber door seal, fitted air vent, flexible hose connection, sturdy rubber wheels, and door markings indicating “flammable gas.” To buy our cabinets, feel free to call us at Jonda.

(03) 9457 1280

16 Kylta Rd, Heidelberg West VIC 3081
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