A general purpose regulator with rugged construction for use with Acetylene gas.

Applications

• Acetylene gas service
• Applications with high duty cycle/demanding operating conditions 

Acetylene is extremely flammable and explosive. MATHESON strongly recommends that a flash arrestor be used on the outlet of any Acetylene regulator. Click here for more Acetylene safety information.

Design Features

• Forged brass body
• Neoprene diaphragm
• 2” inlet and delivery pressure gauges
• Equipped with outlet needle valve
• Left Hand 9/16-18 outlet connection (Acetylene hose fitting connection)
• Porous metal filter to protect seat from contamination

*Note: For Acetylene Service Only

Materials of Construction

• Gauges: Brass, Painted steel covers
• Body: Forged brass
• Bonnet: Chrome plated brass
• Diaphragm: Neoprene
• Seat: PTFE Teflon
• Seals: Neoprene 

Do you have cylinder holders and carts? Cylinders should be properly secured at all times. Movement of cylinders should only be done with care using approved cylinder handling equipment.

Specifications

• Maximum Inlet Pressure: 400 psi (2,760 kPa)
• Maximum Flow Rate (At 400 psi, N2):
          Model 18A: 500 SCFH (236 LPM)
• Flow Capacity (Cv): 0.17 without outlet valve
• Operating Temperature: -20°F to 140°F (-29°C to 60°C)
• Porting (Regulator Body): 1/4” NPT Female
• Porting Configuration: 2 High, 2 Low

	Mounting Options
	53 Series Protocol Station This brass manifold is designed to provide a safe, reliable way of wall-mounting a cylinder regulator. Manifolds are provided a durable stainless steel bracket, stainless steel flex hose (3 ft std.), and a CGA connection with integral check valve.

Instructions

Instructions, Economy Regulator