Proper securement of oxygen and acetylene bottles

December 10, 2013
With gas and oil fields active in various parts of the country, sales of mechanic service trucks in those locations has brought numerous questions on the storage of oxygen and acetylene bottles in work trucks. Normally, the oxygen and acetylene bottles are a part of their welding/cutting tools. The proper securement and location of these bottles can easily be an area of confusion for many upfitters.
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