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Future of cylinders is here with GENIE®
Leading gases and engineering company BOC has today announced its GENIE® cylinder in nitrogen. Now available in 10 litre and 20 litre sizes across Australia, the GENIE® is 30 percent lighter than an equivalent steel cylinder and holds 39 percent more nitrogen.
The arrival of the GENIE® marks a new era in gas cylinder
technology, with leading design that enhances portability, durability and
safety for small volume nitrogen users across many industries including
refrigeration and automotive.
“GENIE® in nitrogen is an
ideal companion for any work project,” said Dr Chris Barnes – General
Manager, Gases Product Management. “The wide base and easy-grip handles make
it easy to transport and also protects the regulator. It has a stable wheel
base that can be detached if needed via a patented clip-on system. ”
Designed to withstand tough all-weather environments, the
GENIE® comprises of a steel lined carbon fibre wrapped pressure
vessel, encased within a tough high density polyethylene jacket, eliminating
rust from the cylinder base.
“The GENIE®
technology will help workers be more efficient on the job and have greater
visibility of usage. Less time is spent reordering and replacing cylinders
as gas is filled at a pressure of 300 bar, allowing an increase in volume
compared to equivalent steel cylinders.
“A digital display with
built-in intelligence also provides better visibility on the amount of gas
remaining in the cylinder and how long it will last based on usage. This is
a big help when planning jobs.”
Since 2010, BOC has
upgraded half a million cylinders in its fleet and invested over $15 million
building a world leading cylinder testing facility.
The
GENIE® in Nitrogen is now available in Australia, call 131 262 or
visit www.boc.com.au. GENIE® in Argon will be available later in
2017.