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Composite LPG cylinders – the FUTURE is hereComposite LPG cylinders – the FUTURE is here
LPG Cylinders for The 21st Century
HEXAGON COMPOSITES ASA - Hexagon Composites ASA is a publicly listed Group on the Oslo stock exchange, with its head office in Norway.
The Group develops and manufactures composite containers for storage andtransportation of different gases under pressure (LPG, CNG, Biogas, Hydrogen) and multiaxial composite reinforcements, which are used in wind turbines, boats and houses. Hexagon is thelargest composite cylinder manufacturerworldwide.
The Flakk Group is the principal owner of thepublicly listed Hexagon Composites ASA, with its head office in Ålesund, Norway.
Hexagon Group has three business areas atpresent:
COMPOSITE CONTAINERS – RAGASCO, NORWAY
The Raufoss, Norway based company is the world leader in the development and manufacture of composite LPG cylinders and Natural Gas/Biogas containers for the passenger car market.
HIGH-PRESSURE CONTAINERS – LINCOLN COMPOSITES, USA
Lincoln Composites situated in Nebraska, USA and Raufoss Fuel Systems, Raufoss, Norway together are the world’s leading supplier of high-pressure composite cylinders for storage and transportation of Natural Gas, Biogas andHydrogen. All production of high-pressure tanks takes place in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
COMPOSITE REINFORCEMENTS – DEVOLD AMT, NORWAY
Devold AMT supplies unidirectional and multi axial stitched reinforcements and Hybrid reinforcements, mainly in carbon fibre and glass fibre, to the composites industry. Theproducts are used in the wind energy industry (wind turbine blades), boats and buildings. Devold AMT has factories in Langevåg, NORWAY, Kursenai, LITHUANIA and NorthCarolina, USA
STRATEGY
Hexagon is a technological group which develops and commercialises composite products,competing with traditional materials such as steel and aluminium. Hexagon Group is a leading player in the composites market, and it is the Company’s strategy to be an international leader in global niche markets. It is Hexagon Group’s aim to cultivate a climate for innovation. The Group recognises the importance of maintaining close dialogue with customers in order to find optimal solutions.
Hexagon is committed to the development of products and services that will stand the test of time. Highest priority is given to innovativeproducts that can solve global environmental challenges. The Group focuses on products that can be produced in efficient, automated facilities which gives us a sharper competitive edge in terms of cost and ensures a fast response time to customers.
ETHICS
Hexagon’s operations, production andmanagement shall be conducted to the highest ethical standards and within the regulatoryframework of the countries concerned. This includes everything from producingenvironmentally-friendly products in an environmentally-friendly way to treating ourpartners and employees with respect.
A Member of Hexagon Composites Group
Ragasco is a part of the Hexagon Composites Group, a publicly traded company in Norway.
With a pedigree of technology development in the Space and defense programs Ragasco presents a breakthrough in LPGcylinder design. Using advanced technology we have created a transparent composite cylinder with some amazing advantages over traditional cylinders. These cylinders have been in operation globally for over 12 years bringing delight to consumers.
Why Ragasco Composite LPG Cylinders?
The unique lightweight composition offers enormous advantages in usage to all concerned in the value chain - from gas companies to distributors to the most important consumers. The 3 layered construction gives unmatched performance, safety and strength.
At Ragasco we are proud of the award-winning design and of the unrivalled safety of our unique cylinder.
The cylinders are available in a range of sizes and are suited for all kinds of use, like
• Cooking • Patio heaters • Picnicking • Recreational vehicles• Camping • Boating • Barbecues • Forklift trucks• Various job site applications and many other uses
This is truly a product of the 21st Century and the future of LPG cylinders globally.
Benefits
Easy to load/unload • Lesser weight on trucks resulting in better mileage, lower wear/tear • Improved factory operation with easier maintenance • No Damage to flooring in Homes or Car Interiors
Can never explode even in a Burning Fire • Reduces Risk to Firemen • Reduces Risk Insurance Coverage to companies • No risk of charge from static electricity • Protects lives of consumers
Level of LPG can be seen visually • Guarantee ot Quantity to consumers • No surprise run out for consumers
Excellent aesthetics • Colors • High visibility • Attracts Attention • Innovative Stacking • Improves Kitchen Décor • Consumers display it proudly • Multipurpose applications like Cooking, Heating, Lighting, Power generation possible
Can never corrode even in high humidity coastal areas • Reduced Maintenance • No Stain on Kitchen Floors, Patios & Marine decking areas • Improved Safety in coastal areas for marine usage • Easy clean up with soap/water
Does not degrade even in extreme weather conditions • Lower replacement/ repainting/ labour cost • Reduced storage cost since can be stored in open areas • Continues to look good in kitchens even after usage
Easily stackable • High impact strength • RFID tags can improve monitoring and reduces misuse • Avoids continuous adjustment of machine due to variation in cylinder weight • Lower Maintenance • 15 Years retest • Improved Profits
100% Recyclable • No Sandblasting/Welding • Lower Carbon Emissions • No Pollution • Total Weight less than global UN standards for lifting • Improved Health
HAPPY Consumers • HAPPY Workers • INCREASED PROFITS • SAFETY for ALL
Feature
Low weight – 1/3rd weight of steel
Safety – Peace of mind guaranteed
Transparency
Branding
Non Corrosive
UV Protection/Chemicalresistant
Operations Management
Environment & Health
Result
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Integrated Boss for valve connection.Brass insert with injection molded polyethylene (HD). Welded to liner
Polyethylene (HD) Liner Blow molded
Fiber Glass Composite layer Filament wound & UV Surface coated
Polyethylene (HD) outer casing Injection molded in 3 parts
Specifications
Description
Propane capacity
Butane capacity
Water capacity
Overall length (L)
Height to top of boss (H)
Diameter (D)
Tare weight (ex valve)
Service Pressure
Test Pressure
Actual burst pressure
5 / 6 Kg
5 Kg
6 Kg
12.5 Ltr
384 mm
297 mm
308 mm
3.8 Kg
20 Bar
30 Bar
150 Bar
7.5/ 9 Kg
7.5 Kg
9 Kg
18.2 Ltr
460 mm
377 mm
308 mm
4.4 Kg
20 Bar
30 Bar
150 Bar
8.2/ 10 Kg
8.2 Kg
10 Kg
20.6 Ltr
500 mm
413 mm
308 mm
4.7 Kg
20 bar
30 Bar
150 Bar
10/ 12 Kg
10 Kg
12 Kg
24.5 Ltr
571 mm
483 mm
308 mm
5.3 Kg
20 Bar
30 Bar
150 Bar
14/ 16.5 Kg
14 Kg
16.5 Kg
34 Ltr
720 mm
634 mm
308 mm
8.1 Kg
20 Bar
30 Bar
150 Bar
AustraliaAustriaBangladesh (*)
Belgium
BhutanBulgariaCanada
Czech RepublicDenmark
EstoniaFinlandFrance
Germany
GreeceHollandHungary
IcelandIndia
The product is approved and or used in the following countries globally.
America’s Propane CompanyR E L I A B L E , S A F E , R E S P O N S I V E
Gas Group sh.p.k.
PROplinPROPLIN d.o.o. ZAGREB CLAN INA GRUPE
TRIDENT MARINE
IndonesiaIrelandItaly
Latvia
LithuaniaLuxemburgMalaysia
MexicoNepal (*)
NigeriaNorwayPoland
Portugal
QatarRomaniaSaudi Arabia
SlovakiaSpain
Sri Lanka (*)SwedenSwitzerland
Turkey
UKUSA
(*) - Awaited
The cylinders are all approved and conform to various relevant international standards and approvals.
• ISO 9001 - Quality management system covering all processes and ensuring traceability• ISO 11119 - 3 - Gas cylinders of composite construction — Specification and test methods — Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic liners• EN 12245 - Transportable Gas Cylinders - Fully wrapped composite cylinders• EN 14427 - Transportable refillable fully wrapped composite cylinders for LPG - Design and construction • ISO 11623 - Transportable Gas Cylinders - Periodic inspection and testing of composite gas cylinders • EN 1440 - 2008 LPG equipment and accessories - Periodic inspection of transportable refillable LPG cylinders• USA - Department Of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit SP-12706• Canada - Transport Canada (TC) Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety SU-5931
All certificates are issued by external third party globally reputed certification agencies
The cylinders are designed to operate across all possible weather conditions globally from the Minus 40 deg C Antarctic regions to the + 65 Deg C Desert areas
Fire and Safety :
The cylinders are tested when filled with LPG to an intense bonfire both in the vertical and horizontal positions.Soon the sidewalls start melting and LPG starts leaking out from micro pores that are formed.This continues for over 30 minutes until the complete LPG has burned out.Tests have even been conducted by firing at the cylinder with bullets with the result that there is no explosion/ fire caused due to the bullets.The result is that there is a 100 % guarantee against explosion
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Liquid Phase
Vapor Phase dip tube PRD
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Liquid Service Dip Tube
Liquid Phase
Max Filling Dip-tube
FORKLIFT TRUCK CYLINDERS
Ragasco also has their composite LPG cylinders for Forklift Trucks (FLT) application. They are available in two sizes 10 kg (22 lbs) and 14 kg (31 lbs).
All the features and advantages offered by the LPG composite cylinder is available for this application also.
The FLT cylinders can be delivered with a wide range of valves for liquid service including a USA configured valve with stop-fill function for filling in horizontal position.
Valve description:
• One hole solution - fewer points for potential leaks• Multi function valve, including PRD and Excess Flow Valve• Transparent cylinder, no need for level gauge• Valve fully protected by outer casing• Straight threads reduce torque force into composite walls
Hexagon Composites ASAKorsegata 8P.O. Box 836 Sentrum6001 ÅlesundNORWAYwww.hexagon.noEmail: [email protected]: +47 70 11 64 45
Ragasco ASBuilding 306, Industrial ParkBox 50, 2831, Raufoss NORWAY www.ragasco.com Email : [email protected] Ph : +47 61151600
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