Cylinder Tube / Cylinder Barrel

Cylinder Tube / Cylinder Barrel
The cylinder tube is made of steel; usually carbon steel. There are a range of different steels available in terms of strength, with higher pressures requiring stronger steels and thicker cylinder walls. In places where it cannot be painted (such as food preparation areas) it would be made of stainless steel to avoid it being prone to Corrosion. The cylinder barrel can be coated in a variety of paint or coatings, with company logos. The internal diameter of the tube usually needs no protection w