LPG Gas Cylinder Introduction
Mar 01, 2022| LPG Gas Cylinder Introduction
LPG is one of those products where the packaging – which is generally a steel or composite cylinder when LPG is delivered in small quantities – is more expensive than the contents.
A LPG cylinder has to be designed to withstand pressure, be robust enough to withstand the daily handling in the distribution channel, be subjected to extremes of temperature and other weather conditions, and yet still be presentable to the consumer.
Most steel LPG cylinders are constructed in two or three pieces and are of welded construction.
The basic design has changed little since its introduction in the 1940's although steel technology has allowed the cylinder to be made from lighter alloys enabling a lower tare weight.
It is not only good practice from a safety point of view, but ensuring the cylinder is in a presentable, fit for purpose condition is also important to protect the brand, and maintain the value asset, of the company.
The opportunity to prolong the life of an LPG cylinder makes good business sense.
If the cylinder has been condemned, or has been deemed to have reached the end of its useful life through a mandatory life expectancy, it is essential that it is never allowed to re-emerge into the LPG market.
Either in the country of use or in any other country that might be tempted to use it.
The subject of disposing of condemned LPG cylinders is included in this report in order to prevent the illicit re-use of scrapped LPG cylinders.
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