20 lb CO2 Cylinder with Handle Aluminum
- Carbon Dioxide Compressed Gas Cylinder with CGA320 Standard CO2 Valve
- High-Strength, Thick-Wall Aluminum Body
- DOT- and TC- Approved
- 1800 PSI Service Pressure, 3000 PSI Test Pressure
- 27.4″ Height (with valve and handle), 8″ Diameter
Description
One of the most popular, flexible, and most useful all-around cylinders in the world – a new aluminum 20 lb CO2 cylinder with handle.
Perfect for virtually any application – beverage delivery, industrial use, aquarium maintenance, hydroponics, and more.
This CO2 tank carries the same premium features as all of our aluminum carbon dioxide cylinders – precision-crafted bodies with thick, durable walls, pre-installed CGA320 valve, built-in corrosion resistance, great low-temperature performance, and brushed exteriors.
Siphon tube installation is available on select cylinders. Please contact your representative for details.
Applications include craft beer, homebrew, soda and other carbonated beverages, hydroponic and aquarium use, and more.
Cylinders can be customized with silk screened, stamped, stenciled, wrapped, or adhesive labeled logos and text – contact your representative for details.
More carbon dioxide cylinders in all sizes are available in our CO2 cylinder section.
Additional information
| Gas Type | CO2 |
|---|---|
| Material | |
| Valve | |
| Capacity | |
| Service Pressure | |
| Diameter | |
| Height | 23.3" / 592 mm |
| Certification | DOT/TC |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a 20 lb aluminum CO2 cylinder used for?
It is a common size across beverage dispensing, draft systems, brewing and general industrial CO2 service, where it balances useful capacity against a weight one person can handle. The handle is fitted for exactly that reason. Its specifications are listed on this page.
Why aluminum rather than steel for a CO2 cylinder?
Aluminum is lighter for the same capacity and does not rust, which matters in beverage environments where cylinders are moved regularly and exposed to moisture. Steel remains common where weight matters less and cost matters more. Both are filled to the same service pressure for a given specification.
What valve does this CO2 cylinder use?
It is supplied with a CGA320 valve installed, the standard connection for carbon dioxide. CGA320 is not interchangeable with CGA580, which is the inert gas connection, so confirm your regulator is CGA320 before first use. Forcing or adapting a mismatched regulator is unsafe.
Does the cylinder have a siphon or dip tube?
Siphon and standard configurations serve different applications: a siphon draws liquid CO2 and is needed for specific equipment, while a standard cylinder supplies gas. The configuration of this cylinder is as listed on this page, and it should be confirmed against your equipment before ordering, since the two are not interchangeable in use.
Does the cylinder ship filled?
No. All cylinders ship empty for transport safety and are filled by a qualified gas supplier. CO2 is filled by weight rather than to a pressure, which is why the cylinder’s tare weight is stamped on it.
Can we order 20 lb CO2 cylinders in volume?
Yes. All Safe Global supplies beverage distributors, gas distributors and industrial accounts at wholesale, and pricing improves with quantity. Send quantity, valve and configuration requirement and delivery point for a quote with availability and freight.
Can cylinders be supplied with custom paint or customer branding?
Yes. Blasting, repainting and customer branding are part of our service offer and are commonly specified by beverage brands and distributors on volume orders. Raise it at quote stage, since finishing affects lead time and cost.
What does DOT and TC approval mean?
The cylinder is manufactured and marked to United States Department of Transportation and Transport Canada specifications, which is what makes it legal to fill and transport in those markets. The specification, serial number and test date are stamped on the cylinder and read by the filler before every fill.
How often does a CO2 cylinder need requalification?
On a set DOT interval measured from the test date stamped on the cylinder. A filler checks it at every fill and refuses an out of date cylinder. All Safe Global is a DOT-authorized requalifier and can requalify cylinders already in service.
Can All Safe Global requalify and refurbish a CO2 cylinder fleet?
Yes. We provide hydrostatic and ultrasonic testing and visual inspection across four DOT-authorized centers, plus blasting and repainting. For beverage operators running a rotating cylinder fleet, scheduled requalification with refinishing is usually lower cost than replacement and keeps branded cylinders in service.
