Tag Archives | Oxyacetylene Welding

In oxyacetylene welding, the two gases used for producing flame are oxygen and acetylene. Oxygen is used to support and intensify combustion. It is generally prepared in factories by liquefying air and then separating it into its component parts by rectification. From factories, it can be obtained under high pressure in cylinders which are fitted with pressure regulators to get [...]

The following points highlight the equipments used for oxyacetylene welding. The equipments are: 1. Welding Torch 2. Pressure Regulator 3. Hose and Fittings 4. Cylinders 5. Goggles 6. Spark Lighter 7. Apron 8. Gloves 9. Welding Rods 10. Fluxes. Equipment # 1. Welding Torch: It is a tool for mixing the two gases in the desired volumes and burning the [...]