Compressed gas cylinders

What are compressed gas cylinders?

Compressed gas cylinders, or gas bottles, are typically made of steel or aluminum and are used for medium or small consumption, meaning when a large quantity of compressed gas is not used. This is the most common gas delivery system.

The contents of these cylinders, filled with high-pressure gas, are carefully monitored by temperature and pressure. In the case of acetylene and liquefied compressed gases, the cylinders are filled by weight.

Compressed gas cylinder capacities

Several sizes of compressed gas cylinders are available, ranging from 2 liters to 50 liters depending on the gas. The filling pressure can be either 200 bar or 300 bar.

OXIGEN Salud applies a traceability system to all its cylinders, which helps guarantee the quality and safety of its products. This system involves labeling the cylinders with barcodes that are recorded in the company's computer system.

In this way, the carrier and the customer are provided with the necessary information about the cylinder's contents, capacity, risk prevention, and other valuable data.

Uses and applications: Types of compressed gases

Compressed gas cylinders are used to contain a wide variety of gases, each suited to different needs and applications in sectors such as medicine, industry, research, and food. Some of the most common gases are:

1. Oxygen (O₂): Essential in medical applications for respiratory therapies and in industrial processes such as welding and cutting.
2. Nitrogen (N₂): Used in food preservation, cryopreservation, and as an inert gas in industrial processes.
3. Carbon dioxide (CO₂): Used in refrigeration systems, beverage carbonation, and fire suppression.
4. Helium (He): Used in cryogenics, balloon inflation, and as a carrier gas in chromatography.
5. Acetylene (C₂H₂): Primarily for welding and cutting processes due to its high combustion temperature.
6. Argon (Ar): Common in TIG and MIG welding, and also an inert gas for research and analytical applications.
7. Gas Mixtures: Customized combinations of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen, or argon and carbon dioxide, designed for specific uses such as welding or instrument calibration.

Each type of gas requires a suitable cylinder and valve that comply with safety regulations to ensure efficient and safe use. At OXIGEN Salud, we specialize in providing compressed gas cylinders tailored to your needs with the highest standards of quality and traceability. Contact us!

Types of valves

Compressed gas cylinders can be fitted with various types of valves depending on the type of gas and its application. The valves help deliver the gas at the correct flow rate and pressure and protect the regulating system from impacts and drops.

OXIGEN Health supplies its compact gas cylinders with standard valves or with integrated compact valves. The compact valves include both standard regulators and digital valves.

Unlike conventional compact valves, the digital or smart valves have an integrated pressure regulator. They also feature a digital display that shows values such as the fill level, remaining capacity based on the selected flow rate, and alarms indicating battery status, power failure, suboptimal temperature, etc.

The main advantage of this digital valve is its wireless communication via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, allowing for continuous monitoring of gas and cylinder status. This enables efficient, optimized, and more cost-effective product use.

All valves include a handle for easy manual transport and comply with applicable international standards.