A new robot-based service has been launched to help fight fires and support other major incidents, in particular those where acetylene gas cylinders which can become highly unstable are involved. The ...

OSHA has revised its acetylene standard. The agency said its new final rule replaces references to outdated industry standards with updated references reflecting current industry practices. The ...

FIREFIGHTERS are backing a campaign for the safer storage of gas cylinders, following a dangerous fire earlier this year. Up to 600 people were evacuated from homes near Southend Farm, off Southend ...

One reason fuel gases are so useful is they easily ignite. That is also one reason they are so dangerous. A flame need not be present, a hot surface (only 600ºF) can do the job. These gases ignite at ...

Whether it is nitrogen for cleaning weapons and night vision devices, oxygen and acetylene for welding and torch operations, or tetrafluoroethane to keep air conditioning systems blowing cold, ...

HOLDEN — One person was seriously injured after an acetylene tank exploded in the trunk of his car Saturday morning, according to the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s office. Along with Fire Chief ...

BUSINESSES are being warned by the council about the dangers of acetylene gas. Lewisham Council is launching a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of acetylene gas cylinders and how to ...

A fire ignited tank after tank of acetylene gas at an East Texas welders supply lot, firing tanks and shrapnel high into the air but injuring no one. The episode began just before 4 p.m. Tuesday at ...

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR), branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has said that Tuesday’s explosion at Ladipo Spare Part Market, Lagos was ...

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) today announced its Norris Cylinder business is now officially a “Made in the USA” designated manufacturer. Even before achieving this ...