Cylinder Inspection, Recertification, & Reconditioning Services

Comprehensive Visual Inspection

This process includes in-depth visual examinations of both the cylinder's interior and exterior, checking for damage, corrosion, or defects per 49 CFR requirements. Our trained technicians remove the valve, insert a high-intensity light probe, and examine all internal surfaces.

Advanced Ultrasonic Cylinder Testing (UE)

We utilize the latest Hexagon Digital Wave UE17 Ultrasonic Testing (UE) machine for a non-destructive, cutting-edge approach.

This allows for a precise, interior inspection of your cylinders without the need to remove the valve, preventing moisture and contaminants from entering the cylinder. Additionally, it measures wall thickness to ensure the container can withstand pressure without collapsing, ultimately maintaining the structural integrity of the cylinder.

Hydrostatic Cylinder Testing (High-Pressure Compliance Test)

Hydrostatic testing (or "hydrotesting") is the required industry standard for re-certifying compressed and packaged gas cylinders. This method is the definitive test for confirming the cylinder's safe operation under pressure.

Our technicians operate a Galiso Hydrostatic Tester to perform a precise water pressure test that subjects the container to a pressure far exceeding its normal operating level. This confirms the cylinder's pressure-holding ability and structural integrity. If a cylinder is structurally weak due to defects, this controlled test will cause it to permanently fail, ensuring the dangerous cylinder is safely removed from service before it can cause harm.

Cylinder Reconditioning (Blasting, Cleaning, & Painting)

For cylinders that are structurally sound but cosmetically worn from use, we provide a state-of-the-art blasting and painting operation to extend their service life and improve asset tracking.

• Blasting & Cleaning: Our machines remove rust, scale, and old paint, providing a clean surface. This process also allows our test department one last chance to closely inspect the cylinder exterior for any accidental damage or structural flaws.
• Painting: We apply a tough, new coat of paint that protects the asset from the elements and extends its overall useful life.

Compliance, Tracking, & Documentation

Our DOT-certified facility is licensed, certified, and monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. We take the paperwork burden off your shoulders by creating, collecting, maintaining, and storing all test records pertaining to each cylinder, ensuring your agency or business remains fully DOT 49 CFR compliant. We manage the entire cylinder tracking process.

Specialized Services

SCBA LEX Testing & Life Extension

The specialized SCBA LEX Testing solution is dedicated to safety and significant savings. This innovative service can legally add 15 years to the service life of compatible fiber-wrapped Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) cylinders, providing immense value to fire departments and emergency services.

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Cylinders We Test & Safety Testing Frequency

We are equipped to test a wide range of compressed gas cylinders used across various industries, including:

• HP Steel Cylinders
• Aluminum Cylinders
• Small Medical Cylinders
• CO₂ Cylinders
• Acetylene
• Propane
• Various Special Permit Cylinders
• SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)

Safety Note: Cylinders should not be used if they have exceeded their valid service life or re-test dates. Any cylinder that shows evidence of exposure to high heat or flame must be immediately removed from service and visually inspected and hydrostatically tested prior to any refilling.