How Are Oxygen Cylinders Made?
Introduction Oxygen cylinders are used to transport compressed oxygen gas. They are used in hospitals for artificially administering oxygen to patients. A good ambulance is always equipped with an oxygen cylinder to keep patients breathing while being carried to the hospital. Scuba divers and undersea explorers also carry oxygen cylinders with them to assist with normal breathing. Patients who suffer from respiratory disorders like emphysema, asthma and pneumonia are advised to keep an oxygen cylinder handy. The Shell The shell of the oxygen cylinder is made of aluminum or brushed steel. A single sheet of metal is cut to size by a saw on a conveyor belt. The metal sheet is then put through a metal press that rolls it into a cup shape. The mouth of the cup is closed by the press. Heating Heating the cylinder for added strength is done through two steps. One is the heating process and the other is the process of artificially aging the cylinder. For the heating process, the roll of metal
