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Tyler O'Brien | 7 minutes | 08/01/2025

Propane Safety Guide: Essential Best Practices for Businesses

Propane safely powers countless businesses every day, but improper handling can lead to serious accidents. This guide covers essential safety practices that protect your business, employees, and customers from preventable propane hazards.  Below, we will cover: Is Propane Dangerous? Yes, propane is dangerous because it is highly flammable and can cause fires, explosions, and suffocation …

Tyler O'Brien | 5 minutes | 07/31/2025

Is Hydrogen Sulfide Dangerous?

Hydrogen sulfide is extremely dangerous due to its high toxicity and flammability characteristics. Exposure to levels above 100 ppm causes severe symptoms including loss of smell and respiratory irritation, while loss of consciousness typically occurs at 500 ppm or higher. In this guide, we’ll explore the specific dangers of hydrogen sulfide. You’ll learn about: Is …

Tyler O'Brien | 3 minutes | 07/31/2025

What Is Hydrogen Sulfide Used For?

Hydrogen sulfide gas is used for sulfur production and various chemical manufacturing procedures. It also plays a role in laboratory research and acts as a signaling molecule in biological systems at low concentrations. In this guide, we’ll explore the four major use cases where hydrogen sulfide proves indispensable. Chemical Manufacturing and Sulfur Production The main …

Lawrence Haynes | 4 minutes | 07/31/2025

What is Nitrous Oxide Used For?

Nitrous oxide is used across industries, from medical applications to automotive performance enhancement and food processing. Its unique properties make it invaluable in various professional settings, which you’ll learn about in this guide. To help you leverage nitrous oxide in your operations, we’ll also cover its environmental impact and the key safety guidelines to follow. …

Nick Vasco | 4 minutes | 12/17/2024

What is Telemetry? Definition, Benefits, and Implementation

Learn what telemetry is and how it helps industrial gas management through real-time monitoring. See how telemetry improves efficiency and cuts costs.

Nick Vasco | 4 minutes | 12/17/2024

What Is Hydrogen Gas Used For? 3 Popular Use Cases

Explore hydrogen gas applications in industry, clean energy, and medicine. Learn how this versatile element is transforming businesses and driving innovation.

Andy Castiglione | 8 minutes | 12/17/2024

What is Helium and Why is There a Global Helium Shortage?

Learn what helium is, where it comes from, and why it’s crucial to our everyday activities. Discover the reasons behind the current helium shortage.

Nick Vasco | 4 minutes | 12/17/2024

What Tools Are Needed for Gas Welding? A Concise Breakdown

Discover essential gas welding tools: cylinders, regulators, torches, hoses, and safety gear. Learn why each is crucial for safe, effective welding.

Andy Castiglione | 8 minutes | 09/14/2017

Exploring the Most Underappreciated Uses for Helium

Learn about the common but often overlooked uses for helium. Discover the most effective ways businesses are dealing with the ongoing helium shortage.

Andy Castiglione | 7 minutes | 09/14/2017

To Know Your Dewar Is to Love Your Dewar

Learn what a dewar is and how it differs from a liquid cylinder. Understand the key parts of your liquid cylinders

Dan Fairchild | 5 minutes | 01/19/2016

Don’t Let a Bad Apple Spoil Your Laser Cutting Operations

Discover the best practices for effective laser assist gas management. Learn how to manage the transition to bottle-certified laser gases.

Dan Fairchild | 4 minutes | 06/16/2015

MAP Gases – Protecting and Preserving Food Naturally

Learn what makes modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) the most effective food preservation method. Find out what MAP gas mixtures are made of

Dan Fairchild | 3 minutes | 03/10/2015

Microbrewery Equipment – Optimizing Long Draw Lines for the Perfect Pour

Learn about the two essential factors that contribute to a perfect pour. See which gas is ideal for long draw lines and what it consists of.

Dan Fairchild | 5 minutes | 02/18/2015

Should You Still Care About Oxy Acetylene Gas?

Discover the basics of oxy-acetylene gas and oxyfuel cutting. Learn how to choose between plasma and oxyfuel when cutting different metals.