Thursday, 5 September 2013

Understanding The Importance Of Cylinder Valves

By Helene Norris


There are numerous industrial products that require unique and peculiar modes of transportation and storage, with each product having its own properties and functionality. Gas tanks have cylinder valves for this purpose. The need for different types of industrial products and a whole range of packaging and protective materials has arisen chiefly on account of the differences in the products that they are supposed to pack, protect and store, and also based on the various applications that the products may be subject to.

There are some special needs associated with a valve which is meant for use on gas cylinders. These needs are catered to by means of specially formulated materials to ensure that the parts making the valve are protected. Also they prevent the cylinders from over filling thereby containing to content within and keep the users of these facilities safe.

Since most gases are highly compressed and/or flammable, they are extremely sensitive to physical damage to their cylinder container. Something as mild as a vibration could cause an explosion. Therefore their proper handling is paramount.

It is important for your cylinder storage rooms to be perfectly safe. The storage room should be able to decrease physical damage as well as the spread of hazardous fumes. In order to be such, it must follow safety requirements. First, your store ought to be properly ventilated to prevent residual gases from forcing open the cylinder valves or otherwise causing accidental leakages. Your storing space should as well be freed from salt and any potential ignition sources like flames and sparks. Essentially this room should be freed from any corrosive material that can cause damages to the cylinders.

No leakages or damages whatsoever should be present on the valve during transportation of propane gas tanks. The products used for purposes of making a valve tend to be made of either Low Density Polyethylene or High Density Polyethylene. The overfill prevention device gas valve plug is generally made of high density polyethylene.

There various appliances in the house would then contain valves and other related devices in their structures. Some of these appliances would include your furnace, ovens, and heaters. A valve which is placed on these appliances would control the amount of fuel being used and also inhibit the fuel in periods when the appliance is not in usage.

There are other devices that are made with similar purposes as the gas valve. However, in the case of overfill prevention, the cylinder valve caps have a one-piece cap with a retaining strap attached to the valve. This is usually made to prevent damages to the valve or any scope for contamination. More or less all devices similar to a valve are made of the same materials and therefore their functioning is the same.

There are specific designs made with the intention of making cylinder valves tamper resistant as well. Other industrial products available in the market today are equipped with knobs and locks along with rubber gasket. This adds to the range of products available, geared to the protection of the gas tank valve as well as prevention of damage and contamination.




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