Pictures from History - Cylinder's Stamping

In the coming weeks, we'll bring you a mini-series of historical photographs brought to life with AI. These vivid recreations will take you back in time, showcasing the production and transportation of our steel pressure cylinders in days gone by.

Cylinder stamping is a critical operation when it comes to safety. Its scope is strictly defined by standards and must remain fully legible throughout the cylinder's entire lifespan. This ensures that customers always have access to essential details—not just the serial number, but also the manufacturer, working pressure, gas type, and the standard under which the cylinder was produced. In turn, this clarifies where and for what purpose the cylinder can safely be used. Today, automated stamping machines handle the process efficiently, but in the past, it was a painstaking manual task that demanded immense time and precision: