FXD Vs. ACETYLENE
Description | FXD | ACETYLENE |
---|---|---|
Shock Sensitivity |
Stable/Safe |
Unstable/Less Safe |
Percent Useable Pressure |
Full Cylinder |
15 Pounds Limit |
Tendency to Backfire |
Slight |
Considerable |
Cylinder Weight Empty |
75# |
220# Large |
Cylinder Weight Full |
175# |
240# |
Cylinder Comparison |
One |
7" - 325 Cu. Ft. Cylinder |
FLAMEX PROS | ACETYLENE CONS |
---|---|
Less Cylinder Handling |
Seven Times More Handling |
Economic Advantages |
Much More Costly |
Total Heat Value Greater |
Less Heat Value |
Primary Flame Less |
Primary Flame More |
Secondary Flame Greater |
Secondary Flame Less |
Tips: Only two piece Run Cooler Longer Life Less Cleaning Less Downtime |
Tips: One piece Shorter Life More Cleaning More Downtime More Costly |
Bulk Availability |
Bulk Not Available |
Uses Standard 340 PSI Rated propane cylinders (less cost) |
Costly Acetylene cylinders |
Reduction of cylinder quantity, handling and turnaround. |
More cylinders required for handling and turnaround. |