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Why should I use an alternative fuel gas instead of acetylene?
There are several advantages in using Mapp. First, Mapp gas is much safer to store and handle than acetylene; cylinders are relatively insensitive to shock of blow or rough handling.
Second, Mapp is much more concentrated than acetylene, thus a 20# cylinder (the size of a five gallon propane tank) contains the same heat energy as 300 cubic feet of acetylene weighing several hundred pounds and is much easier to handle. It also means that larger Mapp cylinders can be used to reduce frequency of cylinder changes saving time and reducing safety hazards.
Third, Mapp cylinders can be quickly filled in the islands and are not sent to the mainland for filling, reducing turn around time and shipping costs.
Fourth, Mapp in automated systems is faster and less sensitive to the distance the tips must be maintained from the work surface, saving setup time and cutting time.
Finally, Mapp creates no environmental problems, unlike acetylene. Simply put, Mapp gas is better than acetylene because it is safer, faster, and easier to work with, resulting in cost savings.
MAPP® (C3H4) – MAPP® is a stabilized mixture of Methylacetylene and Propadiene. MAPP gas is a very versatile fuel gas with a flame temperature (5301° F) second only to acetylene. The BTU value of mapp gas also makes it an excellent fuel gas for pre-heating and stress relieving metals. Mapp is available in cylinders from 8 lbs. to 100 lbs. and in bulk tanks of 1000 or 1850 gallons
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