About Chemtane 2
Is Chemtane 2 Better?
In starting a cut on plate, pipe, or any structural shape, the preheat time will be noticeably less than competitive fuels. This is due to the flame temperature of Chemtane 2 being several hundred degrees hotter than other fuel gases including acetylene, which brings the steel to ignition temperature more quickly. The cutting speed is appreciably greater when making straight cuts, beveling, and gouging due to the higher flame temperature which preheats the surface rapidly as the torch advances.
At the same time the heat release of the high energy secondary flame adds to the heat of combustion of the burning steel beneath the surface. The flame temperature-secondary flame combination allows intricate patterns to be accurately cut and sharp turns to be made without “losing the preheat”. Piercing is accomplished quickly and cleanly. Cuts are smooth with no gouge marks. There are no rolled edges. Preheating with another torch is often eliminated. These results are obtained with either a hand or machine torch.
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Chemtane 2 Product Features
- Reduced Fuel Costs Up to 50%
- High Cutting Speed - Reduced Labour
- Equal Oxygen Consumption
- Reduced Handling and Storage
- Reduced Change Out Time
- Extremely high flame tempareture
- Minimum Slag and Weldback
- Burns clean - no soot or smoke
- Limited Torch Back
- Narrow Explosive Limits
- Stable, Not sensitive to Shock
- None Toxic-odorized For Detection
Product Specifications
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) on both Chemtane 2 gas and Chemtane 2 concentrate are available upon request.
Codes for customs and regulatory purposes: U.S. Department of Transportation blendedfuel gas classification No. = UN 1075
Chemtane 2 users and customers can use Grade T hoses, regulators and gauges which are standard in the industry.
With acetylene, up to 20% is trapped in the cylinder and can thus never be used. This factor becomes important when comparing cylinder quantities of acetylene vs. Chemtane 2.
Another factor to consider is production. Acetylene cuts 25mm steel at 325mm per minute. Chemtane 2 cuts 25mm steel at 500mm per minute or about 40% more than acetylene.
Roughly consumes same oxygen when performing same tasks as acetylene, Chemtane 2 consumes 42% less oxygen when that same cutting task is performed with propane.
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