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Cylinders and Dewars

  • Cylinders Shoulder. The cylinder's shoulder is painted with the color (Color Coded) that identifies each gas, according to CGA (Compressed Gas Association) standard.
  • Sticker. A sticker is placed in the cylinders shoulder, in which the gas and main handling precautions are mentioned, always check the gas content through this sticker. In case of medical oxygen another sticker with a Red Croos is added that identifies it for this use.
  • Valves. Each product is identified with a Color Coded valve according to CGA international standards that is specific to the use of each gas.

Additionally on the Cylinder's shoulder there is information concerning the cylinder's manufacture:

  • Manufacture specification is marked according to DOT standard followed by the service pressure in kg/cm2 or lb/in2
  • Serial number
  • Manufacturer and owner Symbol
  • Month and Year of each subsequent hydrostatic tests
  • DOT (US Department of Transport) identification of first manufacturers inspection.

Dewar Tank


  • Sticker. A sticker is placed on the tank body, in which the gas and main handling precautions are mentioned, always check the gas content through this sticker. In case of medical oxygen another sticker with a Red Croos is added that identifies it for this use.
  • Connections. Verify that the connections are correct, according to the required liquid and the CGA Standards, which are specific to to the content.