Check out our series of Welding Essentials videos for tips on how to weld, including oxy-acetylene, MIG and TIG welding, plus the gases you need to get the job done.
Just like our current Trade N Go Gas range, we recognised the need for a cost effective, easy to handle and readily available solution for the plumbing industry and we have come up with The Mini Series. The Mini Series consist of B sized cylinders that are smaller, lighter, and more convenient to handle than other cylinders, while still having the right amount of gas to get the jobs done. This new innovated offer extends our range supporting the no contract, no rental mantra – Never pay rental again ™.
Trade N Go Gas – The Mini Series is available in both Oxygen and Acetylene B sized cylinders through plumbing world stores national wide.
See how it works
1 Pay a Deposit
Simply pay a one-time flat-fee deposit on the cylinder of your choice.
2 Buy your gas
Purchase your gas and you're on your way.
3 Trade the cylinder
Once the cylinder is empty, return it to your local supplier and with a simple transaction you can trade it in for a full cylinder. If you don't need another refill, simply trade the cylinder back for your deposit back in full.
Partnership with Plumbing World
Coregas has partnered up with Plumbing World!
Our partnership with Plumbing World creates a strong and complete offer readily available nationwide. To support The Mini Series offer, available at Plumbing World stores will have the brazing kit & cylinder carry tote that can be purchased as either a complete package or as individual items - Misplace a part or need a new item, no need to locate another supplier, pop into your local store and they will help you out.
The brazing kit is made up of quality equipment, designed specifically for the plumbing applications. All products within the kit can either be purchased as a complete set or purchased separately making it completely customisable to your requirements from your local Plumbing World store.
All Trade N Go Gas can be purchased directly from Coregas or from one of our stockist - no account is required.
How is acetylene stored?
An acetylene tank should always be stored upright and secured in place with chains or other suitable restraints. This is because acetylene gas is mixed with a solvent (usually acetone) to prevent decomposition, which can lead to explosions. Storing the cylinder tanks upright ensures the gas does not separate from the solvent. Additionally, the distance between acetylene cylinder tanks and other cylinders, goods and features should be to Australian Standard 4332-2004 in order to ensure safe storage.
How long does acetylene last?
Your acetylene usage will depend on the specific application but for safety reasons, it is not advisable to use flow rates greater than one tenth of the cylinder tank’s capacity. For example: with a single cylinder tank that holds 9.3 cubic metres, your flow rate should not exceed 0.93 cubic metres per hour.
Can acetylene burn without oxygen?
Acetylene gas can burn in normal air without a supply of pure oxygen but for heavy duty heating applications, an oxy-acetylene mix is needed to reach the required flame temperature.
Why should oxygen and acetylene be stored separately?
Due to the potential for dangerous reactions when mixed, oxygen and acetylene cylinder tanks should never be stored together. Please refer to Australian Standard AS 4332-2004 for additional information on storage for acetylene.
Why is acetylene used in welding?
An oxy-acetylene gas mixture is capable of producing a flame with a temperature of around 3,100 degrees Celsius, which makes it an excellent choice for industrial steel welding applications in Australia, New Zealand and across the globe. Unlike propane, acetylene gas produces a reducing zone when burned in oxygen, cleaning the metal surfaces being welded.
What size oxy/acetylene cylinder tank should I get?
This depends on the required flow rate and usage requirements. Multiply your required hourly flow rate by 10 and this is the minimum acetylene cylinder tank size you will need. For flow rates that exceed our largest cylinder tank size, manifolding several cylinder tanks together may be the best solution.
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