Propylene Gas
Propylene Gas for Industrial Applications
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Propylene gas has hundreds of uses across many industries. Learn about its applications and why you should choose OSC as your next propylene gas provider.
What Is Propylene Gas?
Propylene, also known as propene, is an unsaturated organic compound. Propylene is a multi-purpose industrial fuel gas that provides safety and performance. This gas has a sweet odor and is colorless, flammable, and liquefied.
What Is Propylene Used For?
Propylene gas offers greater advantages over natural gas and acetylene, including significantly improved cut speeds. Propylene gas has been used for over 30 years in various industries for applications like heating, stress relieving, flame hardening, flame cutting, soldering, brazing, and metalizing.
What Do You Need To Use Propylene Gas?
Propylene is a safe gas to use, but err on the side of caution. The primary item you need for using propylene gas is a fitted propane-grade hose. This element is flame- and oil-resistant, further increasing safety. Listed below are a few other pieces of equipment commonly used in the propylene process:
- Propane-grade hose
- Propylene safety sheet
- Steel cutting equipment
Propylene Gas Delivered Across the Midwest
OSC supplies propylene for cutting, heating, and industrial applications throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, and Iowa. Contact us to confirm availability and set up delivery.
Benefits of Propylene Gas
Acetylene was once the leading gas source for heating and cutting applications across all industries. Today, many manufacturers and welders have shifted to using propylene gas for increased safety measures and cost savings. Propylene is also more versatile, offering more extended cutting tips farther away from working surfaces. Provided below are the benefits of using propylene gas:
Fewer Equipment Requirements
With other gas sources, you need extensive equipment to guarantee safety and complete the operational process. Safety is streamlined with propylene gas, and fewer materials are required. You only need to switch gas and cutting tips to begin a new project, assuming you already have a propane hose.
Extra Safety
Safety should be your first consideration when determining what types of gas to use. Luckily, you’re in good hands with OSC’s propylene gas, the safest in the industry. Other gasses like acetylene experience increased pressure, which can result in dangerous flashbacks.
Effective Heat Transfer
No other gas supports your productivity and efficiency like propylene gas. Its cutting results in more effective heat transfers in thick metal and large machinery parts. The chemistry breakdown of propylene provides the basis for stronger heat transfer, increasing production.
Better Cutting Tips
Cutting tips last considerably longer when using propylene. The tip is farther from work surfaces, decreasing impact and boosting lifespan. Also, propylene doesn’t produce soot because of its chemical makeup, so it’s a cleaner burning fuel.
Improved Propylene Cylinders
Long-lasting propylene cylinders increase productivity and lower labor costs. Each propylene gas cylinder has more product than any other source on the market. This decreases your facility’s product and delivery costs since you spend less time changing cylinders. Reduction in labor costs can reach up to 80%.
Propylene Gas Applications
Various propylene tanks are available on the market for specific businesses and industries. Check out a few applications of propylene tanks:
Choose OSC as Your Next Supplier of Propylene Gas
Don’t wait for the second you need propylene gas; contact our team ahead of schedule. OSC offers the best selection of propylene and quick delivery to make the process convenient. We have over 65 years of experience helping the Midwest address its manufacturing, gas, and welding needs. Give us a call to experience the OSC difference.
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