Collars for compressed gas cylinders.

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.42

In ordering collars, the storekeeper should remember

that a collar is not required on the top pallet.

Figure 4-77. Collars used in the storage of glass carboys.

for support, it is necessary that this unit be reinforced.

(2) Collars for compressed gas cylinders.

All cylinders palletized in an upright position must be

The valves on acetylene and similar type cylinders must

bound with steel strapping to stabilize the load and to

be protected from the superimposed weight of the upper

prevent accidental tipping of a cylinder during

pallets; this is accomplished by the use of wooden

transporting or stacking operations.

collars (fig 4-78). However, since this collar depends

upon the cylinder (the neck of which has a slight slope)

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