Compressed Gas Valve Protection Guards
Plastic Valve Guards
Our plastic valve guards are designed to provide compressed gas valve protection, open access, and ease of cylinder handling. This type of guard is used primarily on cylinders weighing less than 110 lbs. The valve guard is available in two different thread sizes and four different plain bore sizes to match OEM cylinders of ACC adapter rings for cylinders without neck rings.
Features:
- Valve guard finger grips are molded into the handle to provide better ergonomic handling of small cylinders
- Proprietary resin formulation protects the guard against Ultraviolet light deterioration
- Valve guard permanently attaches to compressed gas cylinder either by threading or using snap ring or snap ring adapter ring combination
- Tag hole
- Guard is drop tested to meet the requirements of DOT 49 CRF, CSA B340, & ISO 11117
- Made in the USA
Options:
Our plastic valve guards are available in many colors with custom logos offered. Plain bore sizes for this compressed gas product include 2.27″, 2.41″, 2.65″ & 2.90″. The thread sizes for these guards are 3.125-11 and 3.500-112
Plastic valve guard kits with adapter rings and snaps to fit the cylinders without neck rings are available:
- Valve guard passes DOT seven-foot drop test with 110 lb. cylinder
- 500-11 is a non-stock item
Steel Valve Guards
The VG001 valve guards were developed to allow easy access to the valve with the additional protection of a halo strap. This strap permits the handler to roll the cylinder. This steel valve guard design is used by gas distributors as a permanent replacement to the standard cylinder cap. The large openings of the guard provide easy access to the valve and valve handle, while still maintaining a high level of protection for the valve from damage in the event of an accident.
Features:
- Allows easy access to the valve
- Top strap with knob for handling
- Meets ISO 11117, CSA B340, and DOT 49 CFR standards
- Locks in place with stainless steel clamp screw
- High strength steel construction
- Made in the USA
Options:
Our steel valve guards are available in powder-coated, plated, galvanized, and super durable finishes. Custom lettering and coarse threads 3-1/8 x 7 and 3-1/2 x 8 are additional options.
Cage Style Guards
Our Cage Style Valve Guards were created to provide protection and access to a combination valve/regulator. Once the valve guards have been mounted in position, access for filling and general operation of the valve/regulator can be achieved without ever removing the cage. Our Cage Style Valve Guard mounts to the standard 3-1/8 or 3-½ size threads (high and low-pressure cylinders). The compressed gas guard is also available in different thread sizes, overall heights, and cage configurations.
Features:
- Provides increased efficiency in filling compressed gas cylinders up to 150 kg
- Forged base design
- Permanent attachment to the cylinder
- Valve is accessible with guard attached
- Meets DOT 49 CFR, CSA B340, and ISO 1117 testing standards
- Custom configurations specific to any valve design
Options:
Our Cage Style Valve Guards are offered with a super durable multi-coat finish. Custom cage configurations are available to match valve/regulator specifications.
Tulip Guards
The Tulip Guards are designed for permanent or fixed use on the cylinder. Once the Tulip Guard is mounted onto the cylinder, this guard provides strength for valve protection while allowing access to the valve.
Features:
- Provides easy access to the valve
- Standard gloss black powder coat (500-hour salt spray)
- Can be utilized as a permanent guard
- Clamp locking design
- Forged base
- Meets ISO 1117, CSA B340, and DOT 49 CFR Standards
Options:
Our Tulip Style Guards are available in 3-1/2″ or 3-1/8″ diameter threads. This compressed gas product can also be powder coated to any custom color upon request of the customer. The Tulip Guard is offered with a super durable, multi-coat finish (1,000 Hour Salt Spray).
Compressed Gas Construction Collars
Our Construction Collars have been a staple in the construction industry for years as an economical, proven design that is used at construction sites around the world. The large openings of the construction collars provide easy access to the compressed gas valve and valve handle required by construction personnel while providing the safety necessary to protect the valves from damage in the event of an accident.
Features:
- Allows easy access to the valve
- Wide mouth opening for installing larger compressed gas valves
- Meets ISO 11117, CSA B340, &DOT 49 CFR Standards
- Locks in place with clamp screw
- High strength steel construction
Options:
Our Construction Collars are available in custom powder coated colors. The standard units are 3-1/8 11 UN and 3-1/2 11 UN, and they are also available in a 3-1/8 x 7 UN and 3-1/2 x 8 UN.
