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Liquid Carbon Dioxide Cylinder Selection

November 5, 2026 by
Liquid Carbon Dioxide Cylinder Selection
Sam Ho, Administrator


Liquid Carbon Dioxide Cylinder Selection

This article mainly introduces the selection and recommended specifications of liquid carbon dioxide cylinders used in conjunction with portable dry ice machines and ice cup machines.。

Cylinder Selection Requirements

Our equipment must use liquid carbon dioxide (Liquid CO₂) for dry ice production and ice cup cooling.Ensure the cylinder valve directly matches the equipment's original high-pressure hose, with no additional adapter required.

Cylinder requirements are as follows:

• Internal siphon tube in the cylinder

 • QF-2A valve

• Outlet thread G5/8

• Notched CO₂ connector

 • Food-grade liquid carbon dioxide cylinder。

RecommendedAluminum alloy cylinder,Compared with traditional steel cylinders, aluminum alloy cylinders are lighter, easier to carry and install, highly corrosion-resistant, and have a more premium and attractive appearance.

Cylinder storage and operating temperature

• Avoid direct sunlight

• Avoid close proximity to heat sources

• Do not place in a sealed high-temperature environment

• Long periods above 30°C will increase the pressure inside the cylinder

• In hot weather, improve ventilation and heat dissipation。

The critical temperature of carbon dioxide is 31.1°C, and the critical pressure is 7.38 MPa (about 72.8 atmospheres). When the cylinder temperature is below 31.1°C, liquid in the lower layer and gas in the upper layer coexist inside the cylinder; once it exceeds 31.1°C, the interface between liquid and gas disappears, carbon dioxide enters a supercritical state, and there is no longer a “liquid level” inside the cylinder.。

Liquid carbon dioxide is a high-pressure liquefied gas, and its internal pressure rises as the temperature increases.

Therefore, place the cylinder in a cool, well-ventilated area, and keep the operating ambient temperature from approaching or exceeding 31.1°C。

Recommended Cylinder Capacity

Dimensions are for seamless aluminum alloy cylinders (working pressure 15 MPa) reference values, from the specification tables published by cylinder manufacturers. Cylinder dimensions may vary by manufacturer and working pressure; manufacturer documentation also does not specify whether the height includes the valve and handle. Please refer to the actual shipping parameters from the supplier.

Capacity

 Use Cases

Size

4L

Home, demonstrations, and event experiences

Ø140 × 406–420

10L

Coffee shops,Cocktail bars,Small beverage shopsRestaurants

Ø159 × 725–730

20~40L

KTVs, high-end clubs,High-frequency commercial operations, daily bar operations

Ø203 × 873

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