Acetylene Gas Generator and Holder
- Made:
- circa 1930 in Westminster
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Acetylene gas generator, and holder. Model ATOZ, Type 2A, Size 1, No. K2235. Holder consists of two iron feet (supports), with red painted base, and two iron fixable bars, with hole drilled through their centre. Manufactured by the Acetylene Corporation Ltd, Westminster.
Generates and stores acetylene gas from the reaction between calcium chloride and water, for use in an acetylene gas welding torch.
Details
- Category:
- Metallurgy
- Object Number:
- Y1990.22
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and iron
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1284 mm x 1208 mm x 992 mm,
- type:
- welding equipment
- credit:
- Gift of Mr. D.E. Butterworth