One of the more dangerous items that you’ll find at virtually every facility is the humble gas cylinder. In warehouses or manufacturing operations, you’ll find LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) canisters that power gas forklifts. You’ll also find vertical cylinders for welders, cutting torches, or other equipment operations. Too often, you will find them standing against a wall or on the dock with no protection at all.
How to Safely Store Gas Cylinders
October 26, 2010
by Scott Stone
Tags: gas cylinders, LPG tanks, propane tank storage
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Cantilever Racks and Lateral Deflection
October 21, 2010
by Scott Stone
Cantilever racks are the best way to store long, heavy loads. Whether the load is a single item or a bundle of them (like lumber, tubing, or pipes), as long as you understand the load, these racks are ideal storage. One key to correctly loading and specifying them is nailing the necessary lateral spacing vs. load weight so that you have enough arms beneath the load.
Tags: cantilever rack, lumber storage, pipe and tubing racks, warehouse racking
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