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. |