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Industrial Grade Helium, Size 40 High Pressure Steel Cylinder (Industrial use Only), CGA 580
Airgas Part #:HE 40
Manufacturer Part #:40
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Cylinder
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Cylinder contains approximately 36 Cubic Foot (FT3)
About this product
- Helium (He) is a colorless, odorless, nonflammable, inert gas.
Product Attributes
CGA Connection
• CGA 580Gas Grade
• Industrial
Features
- Airgas operates its own dedicated blending facilities as well as maintains a national network of blending technology to ensure accurate, consistent production.
Applications
- Industrial grade Helium is used as a shielding gas in metal fabrication, especially for laser and arc welding, due to its inert properties and ability to create ideal arc temperatures for welding high-heat conductivity materials.
- Helium is used in diving and IMR (Inspection, Maintenance & Repair) work achieved subsea for oil & gas offshore operations.
- In the automotive industry, Helium is used to inflate car airbags.
- In science, Helium is used to cool down material below 4.2K mainly for superconductivity applications like particle accelerator, spallation source, light source, nuclear fusion, or quantum research and quantum computing.
Safety
- Always use in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Cylinder must be stored and used in an upright, secured position in a well-ventilated or monitored area.
- Major Hazards: Suffocation, High pressure, compressed gas
Specifications
Sizes may vary by location. Contact your local Airgas representative or local branch location for availability in your area.
DIMENSIONS
Size
40 Steel HP
DOT Specification
3AA - 2015 - Canada 3AA - M154
O.D.
6.73" - 172 mm
Length
17.4" - 442 mm
Weight
23.5 lbs - 10.7 kg
Water Volume
490 Cubic Inches - 8 ltrs
Airco/BOC
Y
Air Products
D1
