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WestAir proudly supports California’s railroad industry with high-purity gases and exceptional service. We offer railroad operations a wide-range of package types for gases like Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Helium, Acetylene and Propane – let us help you create the safest environments for greater production and efficiency.
We are proud to offer standard next day delivery, same-day delivery, and available 24/7 monitoring.
From the first walkthrough to delivery and beyond, our team is always ready to serve.
Our gas experts walk through your setup to build systems that prioritize safety and efficiency.
No matter the volume or type of gas, our state-of-the-art labs and highly-skilled production teams deliver.
Our drivers consistently perform in high-pressure environments and champion things such as customer care, road, and onsite safety.
Stop paying rent on cylinders that aren’t in your possession. And enjoy sustainable service with less deliveries thanks to telemetry’s mobile alerts, real-time measurements, and usage trends.
The days of chasing invoices and updating billing info are gone — access your account and re-order with confidence (and ease).
With WestAir cylinder tracking only pay for the cylinders that you are using. Never overpay for storing empty unused cylinders ever again.
Learn more about the different gases commonly used in the railroad industry.
Used in combination with fuel gases like acetylene or propane for oxy-fuel cutting, welding, and brazing of railway tracks and components.
Paired with oxygen in oxy-acetylene torches for cutting, welding, and brazing metal components during the construction and repair of railway tracks and rolling stock.
Utilized as a fuel for cutting, heating, soldering, and brazing operations. Propane torches are used for rail stress relieving and heating applications.
Employed as a shielding gas in TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) and MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding to protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination, ensuring high-quality welds on critical components.
Used as a shielding gas in MIG welding, often mixed with argon, to prevent oxidation and contamination of the weld pool. CO2 is also used in fire suppression systems.
Utilized for purging and blanketing fuel tanks and pipelines to prevent oxidation and reduce the risk of explosion. Nitrogen is also used in pressurizing systems and maintaining inert atmospheres.
Used in leak detection systems for various components, ensuring the integrity and safety of fuel and air systems.
Used in high-temperature brazing and welding processes, and increasingly being explored as a fuel source for hydrogen-powered trains as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Used in natural gas-powered maintenance equipment and locomotives, providing a cleaner alternative to diesel fuel in some applications.
Learn more about the railroad manufacturing gases and services we offer.
The railroad industry uses oxygen and acetylene for welding and maintenance of tracks and components, and compressed air in braking systems and other pneumatic applications.
Yes. We offer real-time monitoring for most of our gas applications to make sure you never run out. Our solution provides you (and us) with accurate updates on your levels so we can optimize your gas delivery, detect leaks and other issues – saving you money while supporting our sustainability commitments.
Yes. We make true same-day deliveries with no qualifications. If you call at 4:55 pm and you need a same-day delivery, we will deliver that day.
We offer cost-effective bulk gas solutions including oxygen, acetylene, and compressed air for railroad companies. Your products will be safely delivered by our modern fleet of fuel-efficient trucks, equipped for cylinder and bulk gas delivery.
Yes. WestAir barcodes each cylinder and will scan each cylinder when it enters and leaves your location. This eliminates the need for you to perform time-consuming and error-prone inventory tracking. This process also guarantees accurate monthly billing statements.
Yes. Our dedicated account management and 24/7 emergency service is there to make a bad day better.
Enhancing melting, refining, welding, and cutting processes for superior metal production.
Supporting welding, cutting, heating, and forming processes, ensuring high-quality metal fabrication.
Enhancing welding, cutting, heating, cooling, and manufacturing processes for high-quality machinery production.
Supporting manufacturing, cooling, and cleaning processes, ensuring high-quality computer equipment production.
Supporting welding, cutting, heating, and manufacturing processes for high-quality automotive production.
Supporting welding, cutting, heating, cooling, and manufacturing processes for high-quality aircraft production and maintenance.
Supporting welding, cutting, heating, and fabrication processes, ensuring high-quality construction and maintenance.
Enhancing refining, processing, and safety operations for optimal efficiency and performance.
Supporting production, processing, and safety in chemical manufacturing operations.
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