Asme Certified Propane Tanks

What does that mean.

Asme certified propane tanks.

The date of manufacture is stamped on the tank and it is easy to read and find. Therefore tanks are called dot tanks. By contrast asme propane tanks must remain stationary. What kind of propane tanks are there.

Most bbq tanks and smaller 100lbs are dot tanks. That s what they are called dot tanks. The weight of an asme 420 lb tank is 13 lbs more than a dot 420 lb tank. Due to the higher potential safety risks associated with dot tanks they must be re certified 12 years after manufacturing and then again every five years.

Amerigas offers the following types and sizes of propane tanks. Also referred to as a 420 lb propane tank. Several reasons but the main reason is simply lower cost. Here are the basic differences.

Typically 100 gallon propane tanks are used for home heating hot water dryers generators and pool heat. This is just a sampling of tank sizes available we can customize just about anything. Our management team has over 72 years of combined experience in the d o t. This thicker steel provides the customer greater longevity.

If you will need to move your propane tank for any reason always choose a dot cylinder. Recertification period requirements are. Dot propane tanks are required by law to be be re certified the first time 12 years after their manufacturing. Above ground tanks 2.

The advantage for asme cylinder versus dot is that they do not require re certification after 12 years from date of manufacture. Our sales group is customer oriented and focused on satisfying your needs. Refurbished tanks cost much less than new tanks. Flame king s 12 2 gal.

No recertification period required. Propane is easy to store and refill. Propane tanks fall into three categories. They are about 4 ft.

You get two sets of numbers for example 02 19. What propane tanks are available through amerigas. Pol valve fill valve and gauge. Made in usa by manchester.

12 years from date of manufacturing then every 5 years. Propane cylinder is manufactured to asme specifications in facilities that have a quality management system certified to iso 9002 requirements. 100 gallon propane tanks are also used for commercial applications such as heating cooking and dry cleaning. Smaller portable propane tanks tank size from 5lbs to 420 lbs or 1 gallon to 120 gallon tank can be transported over the highways and roads are therefore are regulated by the department of transportation.

Especially if you are just entering the propane business starting out with some remanufactured tanks will reduce the cost of your tank fleet and allow you to get the bobtail and crane truck you will need. Safety and quality are our primary focus for all of our customers. Welcome to certified cylinder llc certified cylinder was founded in 1969.