What Is Acetylene Gas?
Acetylene (C₂H₂) is a highly flammable, colorless gas widely used as a fuel for oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. It is composed of carbon and hydrogen and is stored dissolved in a solvent such as DMF inside specially designed cylinders. Acetylene is unique among fuel gases due to its exceptionally high flame temperature (over 3,000°C when combined with oxygen), making it ideal for precision heating and metalworking processes.
As a leading acetylene gas manufacturer, KIGL ensures safe, stable, and high-purity acetylene supply tailored to the rigorous demands of industrial operations.
Applications for Acetylene Gas
KIGL provides industrial acetylene gas for a wide range of industries and specialized applications:
- Welding, Cutting & Brazing: Acetylene is the preferred fuel gas for oxy-fuel welding due to its intense, localized flame. It allows fast, clean cutting and strong welds, particularly in ferrous metals and steel fabrication.
- Metal Fabrication: Used extensively in steel plants, shipyards, automotive, and machinery workshops, acetylene supports high-speed cutting, edge preparation, and flame hardening.
- Glass & Jewelry Production: In the glass and precious metals industry, acetylene is used for precision heating, melting, and forming due to its controllable heat and clean combustion.
- Laboratory & Analytical Use: In some analytical instruments, acetylene is used as a fuel gas in atomic absorption spectrophotometers (AAS) for element detection in samples.
- Heating Applications: Acetylene is used in flame heating, spot heating, and localized stress relieving of metals in manufacturing and construction.
Benefits of Acetylene Gas
Acetylene offers key advantages as a high-performance fuel gas:
- Highest flame temperature of any common fuel gas
- Efficient and precise cutting and welding with minimal slag
- Portable and versatile in on-site industrial work
- Quick ignition and stable combustion
- Reduced oxygen consumption compared to propane or LPG
- Clean flame ideal for fine detail work in metals and glass
Whether you're running a fabrication plant or a repair workshop, acetylene gas enables speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Our Acetylene Supply Capability
As a professional acetylene gas supplier, KIGL operates safe, certified acetylene production and filling systems. We supply:
- Dissolved Acetylene Gas in Acetone-filled cylinders
- Custom-built acetylene cascades and cylinder banks
- On-demand delivery for bulk or batch requirements
- Refill and exchange programs for high-volume users
- Expert safety consultation and MSDS support
Our infrastructure ensures dependable supply across Assam and neighboring states with full compliance to PESO and BIS standards.
Why Choose KIGL
KIGL brings over 75 years of gas manufacturing excellence to the field of acetylene gas supply. We support your business with:
- In-house acetylene plant operations
- Consistent gas purity and batch quality
- Safe cylinder handling and cascade systems
- Reliable regional delivery network
- Trained personnel and technical expertise
With KIGL, you get more than just acetylene—you get a partner committed to your performance, safety, and uptime.
Get a Custom Acetylene Gas Quote Today!
Need a dependable acetylene gas supplier for your welding or cutting operation? Partner with KIGL for safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of high-quality acetylene gas across North East India.
Let’s fuel your fabrication and manufacturing excellence.