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Safer Lifting for Heavy Gas Cylinders

Enhancing safety and efficiency when lifting and handling heavy industrial gas cylinders in the workplace.

Gas cylinder being saftly transported using the STS electric gas cylinder lifter.
DTP03EL-R500 - Transporting cylinders is both safer and easier when the right equipment is used.

The Challenge of Handling Heavy Gas Cylinders

In high-risk industrial environments, heavy, high-pressure gas cylinders are a necessary but hazardous component. Used across a wide variety of sectors, these cylinders frequently weigh over 200kg and are awkward to manoeuvre. If one falls or is handled incorrectly, the results can be severe, posing a danger to personnel and causing costly downtime or damage.

Manual handling of gas bottles remains common practice, but it's a task fraught with risk. The potential for injury, time off work, and associated financial liability makes it an urgent concern, especially for Health and Safety Managers or Risk Officers seeking compliant, reliable solutions.

An operator lifting and transporting a heavy gas cylinder with an STS lifter.
This model has 500mm of hydraulic lift stroke, we also offer taller models.
The rear control panel of an STS electric gas cylinder lifter.
The electric lift functionality improves safety and efficiency in the workplace.

Our Solution: The Electric Gas Cylinder Lifter

STS has an existing range of Gas Cylinder Lifting Trucks. A customer approached us with a specific request: they needed an electric version of our Gas Cylinder Lifter (model: DTP03-CA10).

Our team responded by integrating an electric-hydraulic, battery-powered system into the design. The result was a more efficient and user-friendly solution for moving gas cylinders. This system significantly reduced the manual strain on operators, making the handling process faster and far less strenuous when compared to traditional 'man-handling' methods.

Close up image of the lift and lower controls as well as the battery isolator on an STS cylinder lifting aid.
Simple intuitive controls make the handling process safe and easy.
Rear view of an STS electric cylinder lifter, handling high pressure gas bottles.
Compact and mobile, designed for use in a wide range of environments.

Results That Matter

By investing in robust, well-engineered handling equipment like this, businesses can significantly reduce risk, prevent workplace injuries, and safeguard their teams. If you need to solve cylinder handling challenges in your business, contact us today for assistance.

Electric Gas Cylinder Lifter (DTP03EL-200KG-R500-CA10)
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