Forklift Propane Tank

Lightweight

Viking Cylinders® are lighter than aluminum and steel cylinders. With a tare weight of just under 16 lbs, our cylinders are the lightest FLT cylinders available. Filled to capacity they weigh less than 47 lbs, which is below the OSHA recommended maximum lifting limit of 50 lbs. The low weight combined with an ergonomic design makes this cylinder very easy to lift, handle and stack, further reducing the risk of workplace injury.

The HDPE liner and fiberglass pressure vessel have sufficient translucency for the user to see the liquid level of LPG inside the cylinder. The translucency feature enables the user to see the gas level through the wall of the cylinder, therefore eliminating the risk of running out of gas at an inopportune time. It also makes it possible for the consumer to verify that the cylinder has actually been filled with the right amount of LPG.

Safe

With over 9 million units in use worldwide, our cylinders hold the best safety record in the industry. Viking Cylinders patented construction withstands a burst pressure that is twice as high as their steel counterparts. In addition, our cylinders will not BLEVE, eliminating the risk of explosion in case of fire. This is by far the best tank for your propane forklift.

Hexagon Ragasco fiberglass LPG cylinders can be burned in a fire without any concern for a BLEVE. After a few minutes in a fire, the resin will be burned off and the plastic liner and casing melted. The LPG will then “breathe” through the cylinder wall and burn off in a controlled manner.

EASY MAINTENANCE AND USE

The translucent fiberglass materials allow you to see the fuel level eliminating the need for inaccurate gauges on your propane forklift. It is now easy to see how much fuel is left. The FLT cylinders are delivered with proper liquid service valve which varies by market. In North America cylinders can be configured with a Multivalve that includes the ACME fast fill connection for increased flexibility.

Hexagon Ragasco fiberglass LPG cylinders do not corrode. All applied materials are non-corrosive and have been carefully selected to ensure maximum chemical stability and resistance to concentrations of acids or solvents that may appear in the LPG or in the environment where the LPG cylinders may be stored or used.
Additionally the pressure vessel is protected by a coating on the outside.

LOWER PROPANE FORKLIFT OPERATIONAL COSTS

Viking Cylinders do not rust or deteriorate like steel cylinders, so they’ll never need repainting. This effectively eliminates refurbishment costs. Your company will save money by eliminating the cost and time needed for shot-blasting, painting, baking… as a result, you will also preserve the environment by eliminating toxic residues from the refurbishment process and saving energy.

For aesthetic purposes,Hexagon Ragasco fiberglass LPG cylinders can be easily and inexpensively cleaned by power-washing with a soap and water solution. Therefore, shot-blasting or painting of the cylinders is not necessary.

QUALITY-ASSURED MANUFACTURING

Viking Cylinders are produced at our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Norway. Furthermore,Viking Cylinders’ fully-automated production line is the only one of its kind in the world. Quality is assured throughout with all steps in the value chain and all processes certified according to ISO 9001. Most of all, During the manufacturing process, there are numerous points where production data on each cylinder is collected and stored for full traceability.

MEETING THE STANDARDS

Viking Cylinders comply with a wide range of international standards and approvals. The principal ones include:

• Department of Transportation: DOT-SP 12706 & TC SU 5931
• International Standards Organization: ISO 9001 & ISO 11119-3
• Pressure Vessel Testing: EN 14427 & EN 12245