LP Gas, January 2012
COMPOSITE CYLINDERS Continued from page 23 filament wound fiberglass and resin have a tremendous capacity to withstand pressure creating an explosion proof and much safer cylinder We feel Ragasco composites present a much safer environment than many fuels presently allowed for indoor use in the U S today An additional hindrance is the vast amount of steel tanks already in the major cylinder exchange pipeline Switching over would be a hefty purchase order and it appears that the big exchangers in the U S are eschewing A look at how Amtrols CoMet steel lined composite propane cylinder comes together the product at this point What composites do bring to the picnic table though is ease of transport and handling by end users eager to lug around less weight Some models have a see through capability to avoid running on empty or being short filled by an unscrupulous propane provider Yet neither Worthington Industries nor Manchester Tank the two largest domestic cylinder manufacturers are producing composite propane cylinders Janna Stanford marketing communications manager for Its been a great ride A Subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Bob Zola President 3028562293 bzola@ chpk com If youre thinking about selling your propane business talk to Sharp Energy first We know youve worked hard to develop a business that you could be proud of and we have the experience and the expertise you need to comfortably take the next step Plus well take good care of you your employees and your customers so you can remain confident throughout the transition As part of Chesapeake Utilities Corporations family of businesses we have the strong backing of a successful and growing organization with an outstanding reputation for trust and responsibility Want to learn more Contact Bob Zola President of Sharp Energy Inc for a confidential consultation And start planning for the next part of your journey 24 LPGas January 2012 www LPGasmagazine com
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