Overview
ISO 11755:2005 - Gas cylinders - Cylinder bundles for compressed and liquefied gases (excluding acetylene) - Inspection at time of filling - defines inspection requirements to be carried out before, during and after filling of transportable gas cylinder bundles. The standard applies to bundles (frames with two or more cylinders) used for compressed and liquefied gases, but explicitly excludes acetylene bundles and bundles that form part of a battery vehicle. ISO 11755:2005 supports safe filling practice, contamination control and prevention of overfilling.
Key topics and requirements
The standard focuses on practical, safety-critical checks and documentation:
Applications and users
ISO 11755:2005 is primarily used by:
- Gas filling stations and industrial gas suppliers
- Cylinder bundle manufacturers and maintenance workshops
- Independent inspection bodies and authorized testers
- Transport and logistics operators handling bundled cylinders
- Safety officers and compliance teams in industries using compressed or liquefied gases
Adoption of ISO 11755 helps reduce risk of overfill, contamination and mechanical failure during filling, transport and use.
Related standards
- Normative references: ISO 6406, ISO 10461, ISO 11623 (periodic inspection/testing of different cylinder types)
- Additional guidance: EN 13769 (design/manufacture/testing of bundles), UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Model Regulations)
Keywords: ISO 11755:2005, gas cylinder bundles, inspection at time of filling, compressed gases, liquefied gases, bundle marking, overfilling prevention, manifold, cylinder valve, tare weight.