Acetylene Gas Generator and Holder
- Made:
- circa 1930 in Westminster
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: 209 kg
- type:
- welding equipment
- credit:
- Gift of Mr. D.E. Butterworth