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Supply of Forklift Gas Bottles for Forklift Truck – Exchange Gas Bottles for Forklift
Forklift gas bottles for forklift truck contain LPG that is liquified under pressure for storage in either an 18kg gas bottle or 15kg gas bottle. A gas bottle for forklift truck gas delivers liquid LPG to the forklift truck gas engine, not gaseous LPG.
Get forklift gas bottle refill nearby supplied in your choice of two ways when you need a gas bottle for forklift:
- Gas Bottle for Forklift Refill Exchange
- Bulk Forklift Gas for Forklift Gas Bottle Refill Close By Onsite
ELGAS is Australia’s leading forklift gas bottles supplier. We keep your forklifts moving with 15kg gas bottle or 18kg gas bottle supply
The ELGAS forklift truck gas bottles exchange service is designed specifically to support small forklift gas fleets.
Ideal for businesses that need reliable forklift gas bottle supply but have minimal forklift gas bottle storage.
Bulk forklift gas for forklift gas bottle refill close by onsite is great for larger users of forklift truck gas bottles.
You get a bulk forklift gas storage tank and optional powered pump systems to fill the gas bottle for forklift.
With more than 1,000 branches and depots across Australia for local forklift gas bottle refill nearby, ELGAS can establish a new site quickly with gas bottles for forklift truck.
Our local customer account managers will arrange a suitable forklift gas bottle storage cage or other forklift gas bottle storage and signage to ensure your site is safe and compliant.
ELGAS forklift truck gas bottles are inspected each time one is filled, and our forklift gas filling stations are Weights & Measures approved.
It’s no wonder that ELGAS is the preferred LPG forklift gas bottles supplier for fleet and operations managers across Australia.
Local Forklift Gas Bottle Refill Exchange Service for 15kg Gas Bottle or 18kg Gas Bottle
- Order your 15kg Gas Bottle, 18kg Gas Bottle from our local forklift gas bottle refill nearby today and we will deliver forklift gas bottles to your business tomorrow.
- Local branches provide forklift gas bottle refill near you for fast delivery
- ELGAS takes your empty forklift truck gas bottles and replaces them with full gas bottles for forklift truck.
- Regular forklift gas bottle milk run delivery service to keep you moving
- Our gas bottle for forklift (forklift gas cylinder) exchange service requires little space
- There are two options to get your gas bottle for forklift with 18kg gas bottle and 15kg Gas Bottle Sizes
- Establish a new forklift truck gas site quickly with forklift truck gas bottles (no installation delays and costs)
- Our gas bottles for forklift truck are inspected each time they are filled
- Contents of the gas bottle for forklift are controlled by electronic filling
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Bulk Forklift Truck Gas Bottles – Forklift Gas Bottle Refill Near You Onsite
- You can do forklift gas bottle refill near you onsite at any time
- Bulk LPG forklift gas bottle refill deliveries, by tanker, into a forklift gas storage vessel for onsite refilling of your gas bottle for forklift
- Forklift gas bottle refill training from a certified trainer
- Forklift gas bottles safety and training manuals and regular safety checks
ELGAS Offers 3 Bulk Options for Forklift Gas Bottle Refill Close By Onsite:
- Forklift gas bottle refill close by to do decanting onsite for smaller forklift gas quantities
- Modular refill 820 and 1640 litre forklift gas pump units for a medium forklift truck gas bottles load
- Up to 6,000-litre forklift gas storage with fast filling 3 phase pumps for larger forklift truck gas bottles loads
Forklift Truck Gas Bottles – Removal & Installation
Forklift Gas Bottles (forklift gas cylinder) Removal Process
1. Make sure you park the forklift in a safe designated area for changing forklift gas bottles. Make sure there is NO SMOKING or other ignition source in the area.
2. Always wear your PPE: includes long sleeves, fully enclosed shoes, PVC coated gloves and eye protection when handling a forklift gas bottle.
3. Turn the empty forklift gas cylinder clockwise to the off position.
4. Disconnect the forklift gas line by unscrewing the connector anti-clockwise. Be aware a small amount of forklift gas may be released from the gas line when disconnected.
5. Release the brackets that hold the forklift gas bottle.
6. Remove the empty forklift LPG gas bottle from the forklift. Be sure to use safe lifting procedures when lifting forklift truck gas bottles..
7. Place empty forklift gas cylinder down using the safe lifting procedure.
8. Store the empty gas bottle for forklift in your designated safe forklift gas bottle storage area. Always store in an upright position, even if you believe the forklift gas cylinder to be empty.
Remember to call us on 131 161 to order more forklift gas
Forklift Gas Bottles (forklift gas cylinder) Installation Process
1. Once again, be sure to wear the specified PPE. Check forklift gas cylinder date. A gas bottle for forklift must have a current inspection date. The most current date stamp on forklift gas bottles must not be older than 10 years.
2. Be sure the main valve on the full gas bottle for forklift is fully OFF. Check the O-rings in the connectors to be sure they are in good condition.
3. Using safe lifting procedures, place the full gas bottle for forklift centered in the brackets, on forklift.
4. With the Pressure Relief Valve located at the 12 o’clock position. When properly situated, secure the forklift gas cylinder by engaging the brackets. Make sure the straps on the forklift gas bottle are tight and secure.
5. Connect the gas line to the gas bottle for forklift. Turn firmly clockwise to tighten the connection.
6. Turn the main gas valve ON in an anti-clockwise direction.
7. Spray the assembly with a soapy water solution to check for any possible leaks. If you see any bubbling or smell any gas, turn the forklift gas cylinder valve OFF and recheck the connection and O-rings.
Do NOT leave the gas bottle for forklift valve turned ON or operate the forklift if you cannot fix the leak.
If There is an Emergency Relating to Your Forklift Truck Gas Bottles
Emergency response number: 1800 819 783 or check for a number listed on your gas bottle for forklift.
Elgas can be contacted 24 hours a day on: 131 161
For Emergencies (Police, Fire or Ambulance) contact 000
Our other business benefits and services
Site engineering support
ELGAS technicians and engineers are familiar with all the relevant Australian Standards, Industry Codes and State or Territory safety guidelines. Our New Business Managers are available to connect you with the right local engineers or technicians to assist in the early design and layout phase, and then to coordinate everything needed for your site installation and commissioning, including training your site team.
Equipment testing and maintenance
ELGAS is an industry leader in safety and compliance, with company specific software developed to oversee the recording, management and maintenance of all LPG storage assets in accordance with strict internal standards that exceed regulatory obligations. A national maintenance hotline activates national support services, with an internal national emergency response procedure in place to ensure 24/7 network security and integrity.
Continuity of Supply
Our state-of-the-art ELGAS Cavern is the largest LPG storage facility in the Southern Hemisphere, with more than 65,000t of LPG ensuring security of supply for all ELGAS customers. This provides 60 days of LPG contingency reserves to meet demand following a major or unplanned disruption to local (domestic) production. This thereby equips us to provide dependable LPG supply to all our business customers.
Why choose ELGAS for your forklift gas?
Access to ELGAS Purple Perks™ rewards program**
* Gas bottle delivery charges may apply for some select ELGAS Branches and Agents. Call your local ELGAS Team on 131 161 to confirm. ** Terms and conditions apply
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