Kit provides cleaner propane couplings
November 14, 2013 By LP Gas
The TA-4 safe disconnect kit is an addition to Line-Safety LLC’s Tank-Away hose tidy system for portable propane tanks.
Read More Worthington acquires cylinder manufacturer
April 19, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The pressure cylinders segment of Worthington Industries Inc. has acquired Palmer Manufacturing & Tank Inc.
Read More New ‘green’ product designed to put dent in disposable cylinder business
January 5, 2012 By Brian Richesson
Manchester Tank’s 1-pound refillable propane cylinder debuted at last year’s NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Atlanta.
Read More A marketer takes us ‘behind the scenes’ of a personal project
September 8, 2011 By Brian Richesson
Justin Parish has done the math, and the numbers add up. Therein lies the problem.
Read More Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls propane delivered in part of 2010
February 9, 2011 By LP Gas
Aux Sable warned state officials of the potential problem last September.
Read More Taking note of NFPA 58 changes
June 1, 2008 By LP Gas
Here are major differences in the 2008 edition, of interest to marketers
Read More Letter to the Editor
January 1, 2008 By LP Gas
In the September 2007 issue of LP Gas, columnist Jay Johnston questioned the safety of wrapping cylinders with plastic sleeves. Sadly, Mr. Johnston recited a propane grill accident that had no apparent connection to the use of a plastic sleeve.
Read More Inspecting cylinder integrity
January 1, 2007 By John McCoy
Many of my legal cases deal with cylinders, which need to be recertified 12 years after the date of manufacture. After that, recertification is required every five years by visual review or 10 years by hydrostatic testing.
Read More Rust never sleeps
July 1, 2006 By John McCoy
There are some things in life that are as inevitable as the rising and setting sun. Death and taxes are the leading candidates and not far behind these twin powers is rust, which never sleeps.
Read More Steeled for success
October 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Composite cylinders are on the verge of breaking into the U.S. market, but the propane industry isn’t exactly steeling itself for the impact. The cylinders offer a host of advantages over the traditional steel – including a lighter weight, translucent material and a potentially more attractive and ergonomic design – but they are perceived, for now, by many industry leaders as a niche item that will appeal to a small segment of consumers.
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