Helium cylinders, balloon tanks and packs

Balloon, industrial and high-purity helium in tanks, cylinders and manifolded packs.

GradesBalloon · Industrial · High purity

Formats7 L to 50 L · packs

UN number1046

Grades

Three grades by purity

Balloon

Balloon grade

Balloons, events and retail.

Typical purity

From 99.0%

Industrial

Industrial grade

Welding shielding, leak detection and purging.

Typical purity

From 99.99%

High purity

High-purity grade

Analytical instruments and research.

Typical purity

From 99.999%

Typical thresholds. The certified purity for each shipment is on its certificate of conformance.

Sizes

7 L, 13 L and 40 L compared

  • 7 L and 13 L: non-refillable, integral valve, plain carton
  • 40 L and above: refillable, CGA 580 or DIN 477 connection
  • Printed and private-label cartons quoted separately
A 7 litre and a 13 litre non-refillable helium balloon tank side by side, each with a wing handle and valve handwheel, beside a plain kraft carton
Handling comparison for the 7 L and 13 L balloon tanks and the 40 L cylinder
FormatWater capacityHandlingWhere it fitsPacking
Compact balloon tankHE-B077 LOne person, by the integral handleBalloon counter, small venue, floristPalletised, 24 per layer
Mid balloon tankHE-B1313 LOne person, by the integral handleParty supplier, regular balloon programmesPalletised, 12 per layer
Depot balloon cylinderHE-B4040 LTrolley or stillage onlyDistributor depot, continuous fillingPalletised or stillaged

Formats

Cylinders and packs

Capacity, fill pressure, valve and grade are confirmed on the quotation.

Typical helium tank, cylinder and pack formats
FormatWater capacityFill pressureValve / connectionGradePacking
Balloon helium tank, 7 LHE-B077 LNominal, stated on the unitIntegral non-refillable valveBalloonPalletised, 24 per layer
Balloon helium tank, 13 LHE-B1313 LNominal, stated on the unitIntegral non-refillable valveBalloonPalletised, 12 per layer
Balloon helium cylinderHE-B1010 L150 / 200 barCGA 580 or DIN 477BalloonPalletised, 12 per layer
Balloon helium cylinderHE-B4040 L200 barCGA 580 or DIN 477Balloon · IndustrialPalletised
Industrial helium cylinderHE-I4747 L200 barCGA 580 or DIN 477IndustrialStillage
High-purity helium cylinderHE-P5050 L200 barCGA 580 or DIN 477High purityStillage, capped
Helium cylinder packHE-K1212 × 40 L200 barManifolded, single outletIndustrialSkid-mounted
Helium cylinder packHE-K1616 × 50 L200 barManifolded, single outletIndustrial · High puritySkid-mounted
Plain latex balloons rising beside a helium cylinder with a filling nozzle
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Applications

Where it is used

Balloons, events and online retail

Balloon tanks and kits for party shops, event suppliers and online sellers.

Welding and leak detection

Industrial helium as shielding and tracer gas.

Analytical and research

High-purity helium with a certificate per batch.

Safety and handling

  • Never inhale helium. It can cause suffocation.
  • Keep cylinders upright and secured. Store below 50 °C.
  • Use in a ventilated area, away from children.
  • Do not puncture or burn a tank, even when empty.

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