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News Release from: Air Liquide (Canada) | Subject: Minitop is lightweight gas cylinder
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 April 2006
Portable industrial gas cylinder weighs
just 10kg
A portable ready-to-use version of industrial-sized gas cylinder is conomical to use, lightweight (10kg), ergonomic, easy to handle and safe and will give workers more flexibility.
Air Liquide, the industry leader in industrial gases and welding products, introduces its Minitop compressed gas cylinder, a portable ready-to-use version of its industrial-sized Altop cylinder Economical to use, Minitop is lightweight (10kg), ergonomic, easy to handle and safe
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Mar 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Using the Minitop cylinder produces substantial savings in many ways through its concept and design by giving workers more flexibility and mobility while reducing the risks of industrial accidents or injuries.
* Concept and design - it is important to mention from the outset that the Minitop cylinder has an integrated regulator-valve that indicates the amount of gas remaining at all times.
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This also means that the cylinder doesn't need a separate regulator, which is a part that often gets forgotten, broken, or stolen at construction sites, or simply wears out.
As a result, two sources of delays and downtime are eliminated.
Minitop's light weight (10kg) and ergonomically designed handle make it easy to haul around.
* Safety - Minitop's features also make handling much safer than conventional cylinders.
Its solid tulip cap, which is made of highly resistant, non-corrosive composite materials, totally protects the cylinder's regulator valve at all times.
The design of each component also includes exclusive safety features.
For example, the head is narrower than the body, which makes it less vulnerable when dropped.
The Minitop also has an on/off lever, which eliminates leaks and allows the gas to be shut off instantly in an emergency.
Also, because Air Liquide tests and inspects the cylinder at each filling, the safety features are maintained for the life of the product.
According to Air Liquide Product Manager Francois Laniel: "Many user injuries involve twists, sprains, and musculoskeletal problems.
The difficulty of moving and handling conventional gas cylinders can cause such injuries.
That is no longer the case with Minitop." * A sales star - according to Air Liquide expert Tom Dixon: "The cylinders used in the industry benefited from the major innovations introduced by Altop.
This industrial-sized cylinder was quickly adopted by users because it met their needs.
The Minitop adds mobility to the advantages of its predecessor Altop, and therefore, it meets the needs of many people in the industry." Minitop and Altop represent a new generation of compressed gas cylinders.
They represent one of the most significant innovations to come around in years.
Their safety, ergonomics, and savings-related innovations are patented features.
The Altop cylinder is now well known in the industrial sector, where it helps to make workers more efficient and businesses more competitive.
Since its introduction eight years ago, sales of Altop have grown at an impressive rate.
Air Liquide expects to repeat that success with Minitop.
* About Air Liquide - Air Liquide Canada was established in 1911, and has more than 2000 employees from coast to coast.
Visible and active in 70 countries, Air Liquide is the world leader in industrial and medical gases and related services.
The Group offers innovative solutions based on constantly evolving technologies.
These solutions help our customers to manufacture many indispensable, everyday products.
Founded in 1902, Air Liquide has more than 36,000 employees worldwide.
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