Typical markings for a liquefied gas cylinder according to TPED

1. 25E = Thread Specification – Important to ensure the correct valve is used with your cylinder.
2. GB = Country of Manufacture
3. LUXFER = Cylinder Manufacturer
4. L2816Z ….= Cylinder Type Number and Serial Number – This number is recorded by Luxfer which means, if ever necessary, the entire manufacturing history of your cylinder can be traced.
5. AA6061 T6 = Alloy of Construction
6. 11,5MM = Design Minimum Wall Thickness.
7. 14,8KG = Empty Weight of Cylinder Only (kg)
8. 13,4L = Minimum Water Capacity (litres)
9. PH 250 BAR = (Test Pressure) – Shows the pressure that the cylinder should be tested to – this must not be exceeded.
10. TARE 16,1 KG = Weight of cylinder plus valve plus any accessories fitted at time of filling such as collar and cage.
11. 10 KG CO2 = Charge Weight.
12. p 0038 = The mark of Conformity and Notified Body reference number to the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive 1999/36/EC.
13. e2UK902 GB = Pattern Approval number according to Directive 84/526. Replaced by EN1975 when this specification is design basis.
14. [STAMP] = Stamp of Notified Body.
15. 2002/09 = Year and Month of initial test.