Aluminium Cylinders with TPED, DOT
Aluminium cylinders are a type of compressed gas cylinder that is made of aluminium and are significantly lighter than steel cylinders, making them portable and easy to handle in emergencies.
They are used to store gases for various applications, including ultra-high purity gases for electronics manufacturing, speciality and calibration gas, industrial gas, medical oxygen, food and beverage grade CO2, SCUBA, fire & rescue, alternative fuel, and aerospace.
State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in China
All Specialty, Calibration and Industrial Gas cylinders are Fabricated using premium-grade raw materials.
Conducting comprehensive on-site DOT inspections encompassing dimensional, visual, hydrostatic, tensile, and burst testing.
The internal surface of the aluminium cylinder goes through a unique process during manufacturing.
Implementing serialization to ensure meticulous traceability of cylinder production batches, test reports, and raw materials.
Personalized customer support – technical inquiries, new product development, logistics
Customizable colours, labels and graphics
Advantages
Aluminium cylinders are lightweight, corrosion-resistant and non-magnetic, making them highly suitable for standard and speciality gas applications.
- Lightweight: Aluminum cylinders are lighter than steel cylinders, making them easier to handle, transport, and manoeuvre, especially in portable applications like medical oxygen tanks and outdoor gas cylinders.
- Corrosion Resistance: Aluminum cylinders have exceptional corrosion resistance, making them ideal for applications exposed to harsh environments or corrosive substances. This resistance extends the cylinder’s lifespan and guarantees the integrity of stored gases.
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Aluminum cylinders possess a high strength-to-weight ratio, allowing them to withstand high internal pressures while maintaining safety despite being lightweight. This makes them well-suited for pressure containment applications like industrial gas storage and aerospace systems.
- Non-Magnetic: Aluminum’s non-magnetic properties are advantageous in environments where magnetic interference, such as medical settings, must be minimised. Aluminium cylinders are preferred as they do not interfere with sensitive electronic equipment or magnetic fields.
- Thermal Conductivity: Aluminum has high thermal conductivity, allowing for efficient heat transfer. This property is beneficial in applications where heat dissipation or temperature control is essential, such as in certain industrial processes or cryogenic storage.
- Recyclability: Aluminum is a highly recyclable material. At the end of their service life, aluminum cylinders can be recycled and used to produce new aluminum products, contributing to resource conservation and environmental sustainability.
Another advantage is that aluminium conducts heat much faster than other alloys. Aluminium alloys also offer excellent corrosion resistance for both the metal canisters themselves as well as the metal valves and other components used with the cylinders.
Aluminum cylinders Sizes
| NO. | Diameter(mm) | Working Pressure | Testing Pressure | Water Capacity (L) | Standards |
| 1 | 60 | 15MPa | 22.5MPa | 0.2~0.6 | GB/T 11640 |
| 2 | 60 | 30MPa | 45MPa | 0.2~0.5 | GB/T 11640 |
| 3 | 81.5 | 15MPa | 22.5MPa | 0.7~1.5 | GB/T 11640 |
| 4 | 111.3 | 20MPa | 30MPa | 1.1~4.0 | GB/T 11640 |
| 5 | 140 | 15MPa | 22.5MPa | 3.0~9.0 | GB/T 11640 |
| 6 | 140 | 20MPa | 30MPa | 3.0~9.0 | GB/T 11640 |
| 7 | 184 | 20MPa | 30MPa | 6.0~15.0 | GB/T 11640 |
| 8 | 203 | 15MPa | 22.5MPa | 8.0~20.0 | GB/T 11640 |
Applications
Aluminium Industrial Cylinders
Aluminum cylinders find application in various industries and sectors due to their advantageous properties. Some typical applications of aluminium cylinders include:
- Medical and Healthcare: Aluminum cylinders are widely used for storing and transporting medical gases, such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical air. They are utilized in hospitals, clinics, emergency medical services (EMS), and home healthcare settings.
- Speciality Gases: Aluminum cylinders store and deliver speciality gases used in laboratories, research facilities, and industrial processes. These gases can include calibration gases, welding gases, semiconductor gases, and other high-purity gases.
- Firefighting and Rescue: Aluminum cylinders are utilized in firefighting and rescue operations to store compressed air or other gases for breathing apparatus, such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) used by firefighters.
- Scuba Diving: Scuba divers use aluminium cylinders for underwater breathing. They provide a lightweight, portable solution for storing compressed air or other breathing gases for recreational and professional diving.
- Beverage Dispensing: Aluminum cylinders are used in the beverage industry to store and dispense carbon dioxide (CO2). They are commonly used in bars, restaurants, breweries, and other beverage production facilities to carbonate beverages, dispense beer, or operate soda fountain machines.
- Aerospace and Aviation: Aluminum cylinders are employed in various aerospace and aviation applications, including aircraft emergency oxygen systems, cabin pressurization, and pneumatic systems.
- Industrial and Manufacturing: Aluminum cylinders are used in different industrial and manufacturing processes that require the storage and transportation of compressed gases. They find applications in welding, metal fabrication, oil and gas, chemical processing, and automotive manufacturing.
- Portable Gas Applications: Aluminum cylinders are chosen for portable gas applications that require lightweight and easily transportable gas storage, such as camping stoves, portable heaters, torches, and other outdoor equipment.
It’s important to note that the specific applications of aluminum cylinders may vary depending on industry requirements, regulations, and safety standards. Their lightweight nature, corrosion resistance, and strength-to-weight ratio make them suitable for various gas storage and transportation applications.
