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Pure Gases

Acetylene

Acetylene, also called Ethyne, is commonly used as a fuel in oxyacetylene welding and metal cutting. Approximately 20% of acetylene is consumed by various industries for this purpose because of the extremely high temperature of the flame it produces. In a high quality torch, the flame reaches the highest temperature of any other mixture of combustible gases. Oxyactylene cutting is also used in many metal fabrication shops.

Acetylene is also used as a raw material in the synthesis of organic chemicals, plastics and acrylic derivatives, such as:

  • Neoprene
  • Paints
  • vinyl Fabric and Floor Coverings
  • Dry-cleaning Solvents
  • Insecticide Sprays
  • Acrylic Fibers
  • Glasses
  • Resins
  • Polymers

The vast majority of Acetylene distributed by Encore Gas & Supply is used for welding and cutting applications. Encore provides Acetylene in low pressure cylinders ranging from 35 cubic feet to 440 cubic feet, and the product is available for delivery to your facility or jobsite. Alternatively, Acetylene cylinders can be picked up via will call at our Long Beach and Ontario branch stores.

For more information about Encore's Acetylene supply services, please…