LP Gas, May 2017

Tank level sensor Bergquist Inc offers the LPG TankCheck sensor from Mopeka Products as a tool to let users know the level of propane in their cylinders The tool serves as a small ultrasonic sensor that sits at the bottom of propane tanks and reads the exact amount of propane present in the cylinder at all times The magnetic monitor works well on RV cylinders gas grills residential LP gas tanks and steel forklift cylinders the company says Users can read accurate and up to date levels through a standalone display monitor or via a Bluetooth application that is available for IOS and Android phones and tablets In addition the sensors Bluetooth communications range enables remote monitoring up to 50 ft away depending on obstructions such as walls or other material For more information visit www bergquistinc com or www mopeka com Blue Cow Software Inc developed Ignite Analytics 30 as a metrics based software program to help retailers and service companies in the propane fuel oil and HVAC industries Ignite Analytics 30 tracks key metrics reports on data in real time and suggests delivery and service adjustments to business owners In addition it automatically informs business owners when something needs to be done before they recognize it from failure elsewhere in the business the company says The company first released the software program in 2010 It updated Ignite Analytics 30 to feature visual dashboards with key performance indicators on one screen The software program also has the ability to receive automated feedback on business health in comparison to industry benchmarks and personal goals For more information visit www bluecowsoftware com NEW PRODUCTS Clark Material Handling Co plans to launch the GTS25 forklift which features Power Solutions Internationals PSI 24 liter propane engine in June The four cylinder premium engine incorporates design features that provide power efficiency durability and noise and vibration advantages over competing models according to PSI These advantages also include peak power of 63 hp at 2800 rpm and torque of 1239 foot pounds at 1600 rpm The GTS25 propane powered model is part of Clarks IC Cushion forklift line which targets distribution manufacturing warehousing and trucking applications PSI has provided Clark with engines since 2009 The companys 43 liter propane engines power Clark forklifts in the 4 to 7 ton class its 3 liter propane engines power 25 to 35 ton forklifts and its 2 liter and 24 liter propane engines power 2 to 33 ton forklifts For more details about the forklift and engine visit www clarkmhc com and www psiengines com Analytics software Propane forklift Internal valve actuator compressor system Parafour developed the Eco Air Gen 2 as an update to its first generation system The Eco Air Gen 2 provides about 50 percent faster recycle times and 80 percent more actuator operations between compressor cycles the company says It features a two piston compressor a NEMA 4X poly enclosure a standard 1 gallon aluminum air receiver and an option for a 2 gallon high capacity reservoir The system helps to reduce the recurrent cost of nitrogen cylinders and the high cost of running out It also eliminates the release of hydrocarbons and the risk of pressure loss with lower ambient temperatures The system includes a low operatingcost option of pressurized air to operate internal valves and emergency shutdown valves For more information visit www parafour com 64 LPGas May 2017 www LPGasmagazine com