Refurbishing cylinders
The refurbishement process of cylinders that are in poor condition takes three days and consists of four steps. Firstly, the cylinder will undergo a hydrostatic pressure test. Secondly, the cylinder will be sandblasted and painted. Thirdly, each cylinder will be thorougly inspected. Finally, the cylinder will be refilled with medical oxygen.
How we work:
- Send a request containing the following information:
- Amount of cylinders;
- Cylinder sizes;
- Picture (if possible).
- Seafarma will reply with an offer.
- After approval an order can be placed, specifying when the cylinder needs to be refurbished.
- Seafarma will make arrangements and email the packing list and further details.
- The cylinders can be brought to our warehouse in Woerden.
- Seafarma will notify when the cylinders can be picked up in Woerden.
Note:
- A surcharge will apply if the cylinders need to be emptied.
- Lead time for refurbishing cylinders is three days.
Is the lead time refurbishing cylinders too long?
If you require cylinders urgently and do not have time to wait for refurbishment, you may want to consider trading your cylinders for refurbished ones. See our trading cylinders page for more information about this service.
Frequently asked questions
The lead time for filling cylinders with medical Oxygen is approximately 1.5L/pm.
| Sizes | Minutes |
| 40L | 60 |
| 10L | 15 |
| 5L | 7,5 |
| 2L | 3 |
Yes, we can arrange transport for the cylinders from our warehouse in Spijkenisse to our warehouse in Woerden.
The date of the hydrostatic pressure test should be engraved in the shoulder of the cylinder. If you cannot find any engravement on the cylinder, the cylinder needs to be hydrostatic pressure tested before it can be filled. If you do not understand the engravement on your cylinder, you can send a picture to our staff.
It takes one day to hydrostatic pressure test cylinders. Cylinders of 40L and larger can only be hydrostatic pressure tested on Tuesday.
Cylinders have to be hydrostatic pressure tested every 5 years.
We can refurbish cylinders. See our page regarding refurbishing cylinders.
If you are uncertain whether your cylinders are in sufficient condition for refilling, you can send pictures to our staff for evaluation.
Medical Oxygen has a limited shelf life of 3 years and therefore should be refilled before it expires.
The composition of our medical Oxygen is 100% v/v inhalation gas.