Gas welding is a process in
which you join metals wherein the ends of two pieces are heated at their
interface and joined by producing coalescence with one or more gas flames,
namely oxygen and acetylene, with or without the use of filler metal. What exactly happens here is a fuel gas such as
hydrogen, acetylene, natural gas, etc. is mixed with oxygen in proper
proportion to burn to get a flame which, if found suitable for melting a given
metal, can be used for fusing and assembling different parts of it. Here are a few tips for storage and handling:
Once you are done with the
gas welding procedure or gas welding equipment, always keep the gas and
oxygen cylinders at a minimum distance of 20 feet. The other thing that you can
also opt for is to divide them with the right
firewall.
The cylinders can easily
catch fire if not kept in a correct manner. So, make sure you keep the
combustible and flammable materials as far as you from the cylinders.
It is best advised to store
the cylinders away from heat and tampering. Store it in a cool place.
Another important point here
is that one must always maintain the cylinders in an upright position. If you
can then try chaining them steadily and keep the cylinders together in an
upright position as this will help them from falling over.
When you want to make some
movement with the cylinders make sure the cylinder valves have been closed
tightly before moving it.
Also, look for the defending
caps, as these caps and regulators must be well maintained and kept in the
right place.
It is advised that one must
not pull the cylinders while shifting them. You must rather roll the cylinders
to the bottom edges and move it accordingly while you want to shift it from one
place to another.
Transporting can be a tedious and daunting
task. In such circumstances, it is best to reduce cylinder movements as much as
possible.
-While lifting gas cylinders,
there are certain equipment’s that are provided for the same. Make sure you
only use those equipment’s; this will not only help in safety but also make
your life easier and simpler.
-Check torches and make sure
you clean them with the provided or rather suitable tools.
-If you are welding, it is
important that you use the blow-back protection torches.
-It is important that you
must keep a close check on all the equipment’s and make sure there are no
leakages at all connections. You can get this done by using an approved-test
solution.
-When at a welding site,
always keep fire extinguishers at an extremely reachable place. These
extinguishers can come handy in case of an
emergency.
-Always remember to stand at
the side while opening the cylinder valves.
So, make sure you always keep
in mind these safety tips.
