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    Letter Stamped on Early SA Gas Cylinders

    Does anyone know the significance of the letter stamped on the flat of early SA gas cylinders? Thanks.

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    The consensus is that it is some sort of inspector's marking OR denotes the type of coating used on the low grade stainless steel.JR

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    These two articles explain it.





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