Abstract: A cylinder for transporting hazardous material such as hypergole material which is fabricated from stainless steel and includes a containment system for containing any spillage in the event of malfunction during loading and unloading. The cylinder also includes a bottom skirt, attached to the lower head of the pressure vessel, and which contains a pocket assembly for the reception of fork lift and pallet lift equipment. A locking system is provided for the valves which will prevent accidental opening or closing of the valve.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 17, 1995
Date of Patent:
May 13, 1997
Assignees:
Olin Corporation, Profile Machine Products, Anderson Columbiana Trading
Inventors:
Richard C. McNealy, Stuart R. Grossberg, Ralph Minore