You can find safe gas cylinder storage products from our range of products. As containers of flammable gases, such as propane gas, several safety requirements make the storage of gas cylinders quite tricky – either during domestic storage or for storage and handling in the workplace. However, our products will reduce the dangers of working with flammable materials.
We have many gas bottle storage and handling products that will be ideal for commercial and industrial-grade protection in internal storage areas or external storage sheds alike.
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We will now explore some of the types of products that make excellent, safe and cost-effective solutions for domestic or commercial gas storage and handling.
What Are Some Effective Gas Cylinder Storage Ideas?
Gas storage guidelines exist to protect the people around the substance as well as to prevent damage to property or the environment. As both full and empty compressed gas cylinders present a significant fire risk, all gas bottle storage must take fire resistance into account.
The following are some gas cylinder storage ideas that can provide safe, effective storage of gas cylinders in domestic or commercial spaces:
Gas Cages
Our gas cages protect the cylinders from unauthorised access and prevent the possibility of an accidental impact, such as from a forklift or other type of industrial equipment. Gas cylinders can be very large and heavy when used every day in the workplace, which means that cylinder storage in a cage also helps prevent the risk of accidental topples or falls.
One exceptional example of a gas cage is the Gorilla Gas Cage, which is small enough to store gas in a domestic storage space too and comes complete with health and safety signs.
Cylinder Storage Transport Pallets
For a commercial environment this storage and transport combination product provides a completely safe method to stow or move all kinds of compressed or flammable gas. Ideal for heavy use in manufacturing plants, warehouses and other spaces, they use ratchet straps to securely hold the cylinders in place as well as sheet steel fork pockets for easy movement.
Our Cylinder Storage Transport Pallet offers you a high-strength solution that is ideal for commercial spaces, as it is specially designed to handle a range of different cylinder sizes.
Cylinder Wall Racks
Wall racks are a space-saving solution for easy manual handling and storage in a workplace or as domestic storage. Racks are not good for outside storage, but they provide a chain-fastened indoor solution, with products that will fit both two or three cylinders at once. Once the racks are fixed to a wall, you will get simple storage of gas cylinders with the extra benefit of easy access.
3 Cylinder Wall Storage Racks are an option for better storage and handling in a range of environments, they are a very low-cost option and fit 100 to 180 mm or 140 to 270 mm cylinders.
Gas Cylinder Floor Stands
This is another excellent option for both the storage of gas cylinders and their regular use, a floor stand offers you a secure method of holding the cylinder in place and the chance to use it with almost as much flexibility that you would have if it was loose. A cylinder floor stand system can contain a single stand or several, depending on the precise tasks you are hoping to complete.
Our Cylindrical Cylinder Stand will make it easy to use cylinders on a warehouse or factory floor, and hobbyists with big requirements at home will get a professional feel from their equipment.
Gas Cylinder Trucks
Using cylinder trucks gives you mobile storage and simple handling equipment for one or more containers. A single-cylinder truck may be all you need for domestic storage, but trucks can be used for up to 6 cylinders in a professional setting, depending on their size. The most common use for this type of gas bottle storage product is as a welders trolley.
A great example of a cylinder truck is the Small Oxygen Cylinder Trolley, which will be ideal for healthcare and research settings and provides versatile cylinder storage and transport options.
What Are the Gas Bottle Storage Regulations?
The above options are just a few examples of the different types of products that will help you to conform to the storage guidelines that are set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which regulates all kinds of storage and handling requirements for drums and cylinders.
The precise guidance will vary depending on how much gas you are storing, but the main points include the following:
- Store cylinders and bottles in their upright position, which is the safest position for storage for full containers
- Ensure there is sufficient ventilation in the storage area, which will prevent any gas from being released in an enclosed space
- Keep all gas stores away from sources of heat or ignition, which can include other pieces of nearby equipment or machinery or any type of naked light
- Put storage solutions in locations far from building entrances and exits, which will protect the space in the event of a fire or accidental gas leak
Propane gas should only be stored externally, as domestic gas supplies are generally safer on the outside of the building. Domestic gas use is not permitted in certain residences, such as flats with large numbers of dwellings, where mains gas is the only acceptable type you can use.
There are also signage requirements, which mean you must clearly label all storage areas with warning signs for fire, corrosion, explosivity, toxicity or any other hazards of the gas you store. Failure to comply will result in a greater chance of an accident and penalties from the HSE.
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Our robust, high-quality and heavy-duty gas cylinder transport and storage options are an excellent way to ensure that you meet all the regulations and work with gas in the safest possible way. The HSE can provide further guidance and there are independent risk assessments available to analyse the best storage options.
You can take advantage of our low-price promise, which makes finding even large gas bottle storage options much more affordable in both domestic and commercial environments. Please feel free to get in touch with us to find out more about a specific gas bottle storage product and the services we provide.
