Gas Cylinders for Special Effects
Special effects teams rely on dependable gas. Adams Gas supplies cylinders for SFX work across film, TV and live events.
In practice
Gases SFX teams rely on
CO2 and nitrogen for atmospheric and practical effects, in the cylinder sizes your rig needs.
Operate within the guidance
We supply the gas; always run effects within the relevant safety guidance for the technique.
Dependable gas for effects
CO2 and nitrogen power a range of atmospheric and practical effects. We supply the cylinder sizes SFX teams need on flexible terms, so you only pay for the gas — ideal for project-based work. Always operate effects within the relevant safety guidance.
Gas supply, safely operated
Our part is dependable supply; running the effect safely stays with your team. We make that easier by matching the cylinder to the job and keeping the supply flexible.
- CO2 and nitrogen commonly used for atmospheric and practical effects.
- Cylinder sizes matched to the rig and the shoot length.
- Always operate effects within the relevant safety guidance for the technique.
Gases SFX teams rely on
From low-lying fog and atmospheric haze to practical pneumatic effects, CO2 and nitrogen do a lot of the heavy lifting on set. We keep the supply dependable and the terms flexible, so an effects team can scale up for a big sequence or keep it lean for a single gag — and only pay for the gas used.
From brief to set
Tell us the brief
Share the gases, cylinder sizes, volumes and dates for your shoot, production or event.
We prepare and deliver
We arrange the right cylinders and get them to set or location for when you need them.
Hand them back after
When the shoot or event wraps, return the cylinders — flexible, short-run terms with no long tie-ins.
Frequently asked questions
Which gas for which effect?
It depends on the effect — talk to us with your requirement and we will advise on the right gas and cylinder.
What gases do SFX teams use?
CO2 and nitrogen are the common workhorses for atmospheric and practical effects. The right choice depends on the technique, so tell us what you are planning.
Do you supply live events too?
Yes — we supply SFX gas across film, TV and live events on the same flexible, project-based terms.
Is there a long-term commitment?
No — supply is flexible and suited to project-based work, with cylinders handed back when the job is done.
Planning a shoot or event?
Tell us your gases, volumes and dates and we will arrange supply and delivery to set.