LPG Gas for Diesel Substitution

Partial substitution, with LPG, saves money and lowers emissions with diesel engines in fixed installations and vehicles.

Diesel Substitution

♦  Suitable for fixed diesel installations and vehicles

♦  The rate of substitution is typically 30-35% and depends on engine size and application

♦  A diesel substitution kit is fitted to the engine without the need to make any modifications

♦  The kit can be easily removed and installed on another engine

♦  Diesel Substitution Control Units ensure the optimum substitution rate

♦  Engine monitoring and data logging systems continuously check engine performance and fuel consumption

If you need more commercial information, please ring 1300 362 389 or send an Online LPG Gas Enquiry

  Oxy Acetylene Welding Gas Supply

Oxy acetylene gas bottle hire and supply.  

Free Acetylene & Oxygen gas bottle delivery and great oxy acetylene gas prices.

We supply acetylene, oxygen and shielding gas bottles for all applications.

Available Oxy Acetylene Gas Bottle - Cylinder Sizes

Acetylene gas is available in G and E cylinder sizes.

Oxygen is available in G2 and E2 cylinder sizes. 

Acetylene Welding Gas

A low auto-ignition temperature of acetylene means that minimal energy is required to ignite acetylene in air or oxygen.

Highly reactive, acetylene is dissolved in acetone and contained within a porous mass inside the cylinder. 

MSDS Acetylene   

Common applications include:

Cutting

Brazing

Heating

Flame hardening - an oxy acetylene flame can be used where the hardened surface of carbon steel components is either in-situ, as a remedial process, or on components too large to fit in a furnace

Flame cleaning - a broad oxy acetylene flame is held close to a steel surface for cleaning

Thermal spraying of various metals and ceramics. The material to be sprayed is fed through the flame.

Oxygen Welding Gas

Oxygen is typically supplied with a purity of 99.5% or higher.

Oxygen is colourless, odourless, does not burn, but does support and accelerate combustion. 

MSDS Oxygen 

Common applications include:

Used with a fuel gas for cutting, welding, brazing and soldering.

The use of oxygen gives higher flame temperatures than if air is used.

In plasma and laser cutting steel, an arc or a laser beam is used to heat the steel to its ignition temperature.

Oxygen is then used in the same way as with oxygen cutting to create an exothermic reaction and to blow away any metal oxide or slag.

Thermal lancing oxygen is used in conjunction with the steel lance to create a high temperature melting process capable of drilling or cutting through materials such as concrete, brick, stone and most metals.

Used as an assist gas in lasers for cutting mild steel.

Precautions for Safe Handling of Acetylene

Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid inhalation.

Do not drag, drop, slide or roll cylinders.

The uncontrolled release of a gas under pressure may cause physical harm.

Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement.

Never open an acetylene cylinder valve without the regulator attached.

Gas regulator of suitable pressure and flow rating fitted to cylinder and manifold with low pressure gas distribution equipment which controls fuel gas mixture and flame.

The regulator and other equipment must be compatible with the product and suited for the particular use.

Never "sniff" acetylene as it may ignite spontaneously.

Instead, carefully inspect the outlet and if there are any signs of dirt, blow it out with a jet of clean compressed air or nitrogen.

Conditions for Safe Storage of Acetylene

(including any incompatibilities)

Do not store near incompatible substances and sources of ignition.

Cylinders should be stored: upright, prevented from falling, in a secure area; below 45°C, in a dry, well ventilated area constructed of non-combustible material with firm level floor (preferably concrete), away from areas of heavy traffic and emergency exits.

Post "No Smoking or Open Flames" signs in the storage areas.

Refer to applicable legislation on flammable storage quantity restrictions.

Never transfer acetylene to another cylinder or other container.

Incompatible Materials

Incompatible with oxidising agents (e.g. hypochlorites), copper, copper alloys (>70% copper), silver and mercury to form explosive acetylides.

May decompose violently at high temperatures and/or pressures or in the presence of a catalyst.

Hazardous by-products may be produced when this gas/gas mixture is used in welding, cutting and associated processes.

Forms explosive acetylides with copper, silver and mercury.

Do not use alloys containing more than 65% copper.

Please see Acetylene Safety Data Sheet for full safety details

Precautions for Safe Handling of Oxygen

Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid inhalation.

Do not drag, drop, slide or roll cylinders.

The uncontrolled release of a gas under pressure may cause physical harm.

Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement.

Conditions for Safe Storage of Oxygen

(including any incompatibilities)

Do not store near sources of ignition or incompatible materials.

Cylinders should be stored below 45°C in a secure area, upright and restrained to prevent cylinders from falling.

Cylinders should also be stored in a dry, well ventilated area constructed of non-combustible material with firm level floor (preferably concrete), away from areas of heavy traffic and emergency exits.

Incompatible Materials

Combustible materials such as oil and grease can spontaneously ignite at low temperatures in oxygen enriched atmospheres.

Materials which burn in air, will burn more vigorously in oxygen enriched atmospheres.

Metals can be ignited and will continue to burn in pure oxygen atmospheres under specific conditions of temperature and pressure.

Please see Oxygen Safety Data Sheet for full safety details

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MSDS for Industrial & Hospitality Gases

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Bulk Forklift Gas for Rapid On-Site Refuelling

Refill your forklift gas bottles when you choose.

On-site bulk LPG storage solutions & forklift gas bottle refill equipment.

Fast modular equipment installation & full training provided.

For higher volume forklift gas users, Elgas can provide the equipment for onsite rapid forklift gas refuelling.

This has a number of advantages over forklift gas bottle exchange including cost savings and improved safety through the elimination of lifting forklift gas cylinders.

Modular Refuelling Stations - 820 Litre & 1640 Litre

♦  Reduced forklift gas costs with bulk deliveries

♦  Elimination of remnant gas losses for additional LPG savings

♦  Productivity improvements with reduction of refuelling time

♦  Improved safety through the elimination of cylinder lifting

♦  Annual safety training provided for all forklift gas staff

♦  Compact modular designed units allow for flexible installation

♦  Uses 240V 15 Amp with minimal site works required

♦  Relocatable and expandable as your business grows

♦  No need for additional forklift gas cylinder storage

Higher Volume Users

For higher volume forklift gas operations, we also offer larger onsite storage from 1960 litres up to 5880 litres.

These come with special high performance pumps.

Tanks are always protected from impacts with bollards, etc.

Our forklift gas specialists can help you pick the option that is right for your business.

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Safety and Compliance

Elgas assits you in all aspects of safety and compliance with your on-site forklift refuelling.  

We provide advice on everything including placement of the refuelling unit, cylinder storage, required signage and safety training.

 

 

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Nitrogen Gas Bottle Supply

Nitrogen gas cylinder & Nitrogen gas bottle hire and supply.  

Free Nitrogen gas bottle delivery & great Nitrogen gas bottle prices.

Nitrogen for All Applications

Stargas supplies Nitrogen gas cylinders for tyre inflation, purging, blanketing and many other applications that require inert gas.

Our food grade quality gas is also used to mix with Carbon Dioxide for beer dispensing

Available Nitrogen Gas Bottle - Cylinder Sizes

Nitrogen gas bottle hire is available in G2 and E2 cylinder sizes 

MSDS Nitrogen

Food Applications for Nitrogen:

Mixing with Carbon Dioxide for beer dispensing

Industrial Applications for Nitrogen:

Used for blanketing and purging applications to displace or dilute all unwanted gas or vapour

Widely used for reasons of safety and the prevention of product degradation in the chemicals and petroleum industry

Inerting reactors and storage tanks

Purging vessels and pipelines

Sparging

Pressure transfer of liquids

Shielding or assist gas for plasma cutting aluminium and stainless steel, and as an assist gas for laser cutting

Pressurising accumulators for batch-testing applications

Tyre inflation: helps to extend tyre life and prevent tyre bursts 

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MSDS (SDS) Material Safety Data Sheets

Please click on the links below to download PDF copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS - SDS) for all of the industrial and hospitality gases shown.

Elgas Stargas MSDS - SDS for Industrial Gases

MSDS Acetylene

MSDS Argon

MSDS Argoshield 5

MSDS Argoshield 16

MSDS Argoshield 25

MSDS Oxygen

MSDS Nitrogen

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Elgas Stargas MSDS - SDS for Hospitality Gases

MSDS Carbon Dioxide - CO₂

MSDS Cellargas - Beer Gas

MSDS Cellamix 30

MSDS Cellamix 40

MSDS Cellamix 55

MSDS Helium (Balloon Gas)

MSDS LPG Gas

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MIG Welding Gas Supply - Argoshield & Stainshield

Argoshield & Stainshield MIG gas bottle hire and supply.  

Free Argoshield and Stainshield gas bottle delivery and great gas prices.

MIG Shielding Gas Choices

Argoshield 5^® & Argoshield 16^® and are shielding gases with an Argon/Oxygen/CO² blend for MIG or GMAW welding of carbon and low alloy steels.

Argoshield 25^® is a Argon/CO² blend for MIG or GMAW welding of carbon and low alloy steels wit an optimum thickness of 10mm+.

Available MIG Gas Bottle - Cylinder Sizes

Argoshield 5 & Argoshield 16 welding gases are available in G2 and E2 gas cylinder sizes. 

Stainshield 2.5 is an Argon/CO² gas blend for welding stainless steel.  

Stainshield 2.5 welding gas is available in G2 gas cylinder sizes.

 Argoshield 5 MIG Welding Gas

Argoshield 5 is formulated specifically for GMAW (MIG) process on carbon steel sheet and light plate. 

This gas mixture, which can be used in all positions, produces low heat input and narrow weld beads.  This has the benefit of reducing excess reinforcement and burn-through problems on thinner profiles.

MSDS Argoshield^® 5 

Common applications include:

Sheet metal engineering

Automotive components manufacture and vehicle repair

Air conditioning industries

Domestic appliance manufacture

Light gauge storage tanks

Cabinets/steel furniture manufacture

Argoshield 16 MIG Welding Gas

Argoshield 16^® shielding gas is an Argon/Oxygen/CO² gas blend for MIG or GMAW welding.  

All-purpose shielding gas for general fabrication of carbon steel typically in the 4-12mm range.  This gas mixture is easy to use giving good weld performance across a wide range of applications using GMAW (MIG) and metal cored wires.  

Argoshield Universal can be used for welding in all positions.

MSDS Argoshield^® 16

Common applications include:

General fabrication

Light to medium plate fabrication

Structural steelworks and bridgework

Pipe and tube joining

Vehicle manufacture and ship building

Pressure vessels and boilers

Argoshield 25 MIG Welding Gas

Argoshield 25^® shielding gas is an Argon/CO² gas blend for MIG or GMAW welding.  

All-purpose shielding gas for general fabrication of carbon steel typically in the 10mm+ range. 

Argoshield 25 is approved for use with a wide range of flux cored wires including stainless steel grades in all positions. It is also suitable for GMAW using spray, dip, STT and pulse transfer.

It has a smooth weld bead with a broad penetration profile.

Common applications include:

Heavy structural steel

Mining equipment

Pressure vessels and boilers

Heavy wall piping

Ships and offshore structures

Earth moving equipment

MSDS Argoshield^® 25

Stainshield 2.5 Welding Gas

Stainshield 2.5 shielding gas is an Argon/CO² gas blend for MIG or GMAW welding of stainless steel.  

General purpose mixture, good wetting action, smooth weld surface. 

Good fusion. Clean weld appearance and finish.  

Oxide film less tenacious and easy to remove.

Increase in weld speed compared to traditional oxygen-argon mixtures.

MSDS Stainshield 2.5

Common applications include:

Pressure vessels and tanks

Exhausts and duct work

Precautions for Safe Handling of Argoshield 5, 16 & 25

Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid inhalation.

Do not drag, drop, slide or roll cylinders.

The uncontrolled release of a gas under pressure may cause physical harm.

Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement.

Conditions for Safe Storage of Argoshield®

(including any Incompatibilities)

Do not store near incompatible materials.

Cylinders should be stored below 45°C in a secure area, upright and restrained to prevent cylinders from falling.

Cylinders should also be stored in a dry, well ventilated area constructed of non-combustible material with firm level floor (preferably concrete), away from areas of heavy traffic and emergency exits.

Incompatible materials

Moist carbon dioxide is corrosive, hence acid resistant materials are required (e.g. stainless steel).

Certain properties of some plastics and rubbers may be affected by carbon dioxide (i.e. embrittlement, leaching of plasticisers, etc).

Hazardous by-products may be produced when this gas/gas mixture is used in welding, cutting and associated processes.

Please see Argoshield 5, 16 & 25 Safety Data Sheets for full safety details

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Information on LPG Gas for Trade Users

Technical information, resources and advice for tradespeople and appliance retailers on LPG Australian Standards & gas appliances.

Get a complete range of LPG gas appliances at trade prices.

Helping you help your customers enjoy the benefits of gas

Elgas believes that making customers happy is a team effort between Elgas and the tradies who service our mutual customers. 

We support you with technical information, advice and a complete line of LPG Gas Appliances. 

A great place to start is to download our Elgas LPG Gas TradeGuide.  

Additional information is available on our LPG Gas Links & Downloads page

If you have a specific question, please email us at trade@elgas.com.au

LPG Gas for Flame Weeding

Flame weeding with LPG gas is a highly effective weed control technique, eliminating the use of harmful chemicals.

Effective, Non-Chemical Weed Control

♦  LPG flame weeding is a highly effective weed control technique

♦  Eliminate the use of harmful chemicals

♦  Popular with organic farmers.

♦  Ideally suited for vegetable crops and grapevines

♦  Flame weeding uses a direct flame or infrared burner to vaporise the water in the plant

♦  The weed is exposed to sufficient heat to be dead within three days.

If you need more commercial information, please ring 1300 362 389 or send an Online LPG Gas Enquiry

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Reliable Forklift Gas Bottle Suppliers

Get forklift gas bottle supply with forklift gas bottles delivered to you or forklift gas bottle refill on-site.

A fast and dependable supply of forklift gas, at a very competitive price, to keep your business moving.

Elgas Forklift Premium^™ consists of +95% pure propane forklift gas.

This makes it cleaner, quieter, and more efficient.

Its high level of purity also results in lower exhaust emissions. 

And our delivery reliability is second to none.

We keep you moving!

 Forklift Gas Bottle Exchange Service

♦  Order forklift gas today and we will deliver tomorrow to your business.

♦  Regular milk run delivery service to keep you moving

♦  Our forklift gas bottle exchange service requires little space

♦  There are two options with Forklift Gas Bottle Sizes

♦  Establish a new site working quickly (no installation delays and costs)

♦  Our forklift gas cylinders are always inspected each time they are filled

♦  Forklift gas content is controlled by electronic filling

Click to see Forklift Gas Bottle Changeover Procedure

 

Onsite Forklift Refilling with Bulk Gas Delivery

Bulk forklift gas deliveries are made, by tanker, into a forklift gas storage vessel.

You can refill the forklift cylinders onsite at any time.

Onsite Forklift LPG Gas Bottle Filling comes with three supply options. 

 We can tailor the supply to meet your exact needs:

1.  Onsite forklift gas decant filling for smaller quantities

2.  Modular forklift gas pump fill units with 820 and 1640 Litre storage for medium loads

3.  Up to 6,000-litre forklift gas storage with fast filling 3 phase pumps for larger loads

Full forklift gas safety and training manuals and support are provided. 

Elgas will provide regular safety checks and training free of charge.

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4-Page Illustrated Guide for Gas Bottle Changeover

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Don't Pick the Wrong Type of Forklift

If your business uses forklifts, it is important to pick the right type. 

There are three primary options: LPG Gas, Diesel and Electric.

The following is a review, by type, to help you make an informed decision when acquiring new or additional forklifts for your business. 

LPG Gas Forklifts

LPG forklifts are capable of maintaining 100% power throughout the day. 

They have the ability to push heavy loads at full capacity, up and down gradients faster and for a longer amount of time than electric forklifts. 

The initial capital cost is generally lower when compared with either electric or diesel forklifts

LPG forklifts can also be used both indoors and outdoors, unlike their electric and diesel counterparts.  

This increased flexibility is essential if your business has both yard and warehouse storage applications.  

Indoor workspaces should be ventilated

The time required to refuel an LPG forklift is much less when compared to electric powered forklifts.  

It takes only five minutes to refill or change an LPG cylinder. 

In contrast, an electric forklift could take up to eight hours to recharge. 

So, you have no down time or the added cost of acquiring extra batteries.

Finally, an LPG cylinder storage cage or LPG refuelling station saves valuable indoor storage space, when compared to an electric recharge station, as the LPG is stored outdoors. 

Cylinder storage cages are typically provided by your forklift gas supplier.

Electric Forklifts

Battery-operated electric forklifts do not produce tailpipe emissions and are quiet in use. 

Food processing companies sometimes prefer electric forklifts because they produce no fumes. 

While good for indoor use, they are generally unsuitable for outdoor applications.

While electric forklifts are ‘greener’ on site, most of the Australian electricity used for the recharging comes from coal fired generating facilities. 

So, the resultant greenhouse gas emissions are based on this use of coal.

Electric forklifts must have a charged battery to operate.  

Forgetting to charge the battery overnight could result in significant productivity losses the next day, particularly when the business operates with one or a limited number of forklifts. 

Also, while a battery is charging, the forklift is unavailable for use, unless you invest in a unit with easily changeable batteries and the spare battery packs. 

Charging typically takes 8 hours, although some units do charge faster.

Due to battery and recharging requirements, the initial investment for an electric forklift is usually much higher than the other options.  

In addition, chargers have certain voltage and amperage requirements.  

Your existing electrical service may not meet these requirements, necessitating additional expense to remedy. 

In addition, the battery charging station takes up valuable warehouse space, including the ‘parking spaces’ required for the forklifts while charging. 

Diesel Forklifts

Because these are internal combustion engines, which create exhaust fumes and diesel particulate matter, this option is not safe for indoor use. 

The cost of acquisition for diesel forklifts is generally higher than LPG but lower than electric models.

Diesel forklifts require more space to manoeuvre than the LPG or electric alternatives, since these units are larger in size.  

However, diesel models generally provide more torque output than the alternatives. 

Diesel models are good for sustained heavy loads.

One worrisome aspect of diesel forklifts is the operator health issue. 

The dirty black smoke that is seen coming from diesel vehicles is a fine particulate matter which is carcinogenic. 

Experts at the World Health Organisation (WHO) say diesel engine exhaust fumes can cause cancer in humans. 

While this may not be much of an issue with truck drivers, who sit in an enclosed cab, forklift operators are in close proximity to the exhaust.

Click to see MSDS for Forklift Gas (LPG)

Forklift Gas Delivery Coverage Areas

We deliver forklift gas to all capital cities and regional centres, as well as most of regional Australia. 

So, if you need forklift gas just open a new account online now.

Here are but a few of our distribution areas:

LPG in Crop, Livestock & Poultry Applications

LPG gas has numerous applications in agriculture including heating for poultry, livestock, greenhouses and more.

We help you 'grow' your business with reliable LPG gas supply

LPG gas can be delivered no matter where you are in Australia.

Typical Agricultural Applications

Some typical applications include:

♦  Constant temperature control for brooders.

♦  Hot water for sanitation and other uses 

♦  Space heating for poultry sheds, greenhouses and nurseries

♦  Cost effective power generators

♦  Forklift fuel 

♦  Flame weeding and pest control without chemical

♦  Handling and processing of meat and other food products

♦  CO₂ generation for plant growth enhancement.

♦  Drying produce such as cotton, grains, milk products, nuts & tobacco

♦  As a diesel fuel substitute, in machinery, to reduce costs and emissions

If you need more commercial information, please ring 1300 362 389 or send an Online LPG Gas Enquiry

Commercial Heating with LPG Gas

LPG gas is an extremely efficient method of Commercial Heating, with little energy loss from its production or use.

You simply turn it on and it flows at a temperature you can control almost instantaneously.

There are no peak and off-peak pricing levels to worry about either.

Heating System Types

♦ Direct-fired convective systems pass 100% of outside air over a burner that heats the air and discharges it into the factory space, while indirect-fired systems re-circulate 100% of space heated air.

♦ Convective system utilises roof-mounted fan forced heat exchangers that are supplied with steam or very hot water.

♦ Radiant heating systems rely on infrared radiation to heat objects, people and surfaces.

♦ Radiant units are for open areas with high ceilings and in locations where chill temperatures are to be eliminated.

♦ Spot heating radiant units are also available.

♦ In many industrial installations, a convective and a radiant system are used in tandem to create an efficient form of total space heating.

Your Elgas representative is the person best qualified to assess your space heating needs and recommend the appropriate system.

If you need more commercial information, please ring 1300 362 389 or send an Online LPG Gas Enquiry

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Elgas Industrial & Hospitality Gases

Elgas supplies industrial, hospitality and LPG gases including welding gases, beverage gases and balloon gas.

What is Stargas?

Owned and operated by Elgas, Stargas^® is a simple, innovative and competitive service offer of compressed industrial and hospitality gases and LPG. 

The service is designed to cater for the small to medium businesses looking for a gas supplier that can offer value-for-money products without compromising safety or service.

The Industrial products offered include oxyfuel welding, cutting and shielding gases. 

Stargas also offers industrial users its high quality forklift fuel,  Elgas Forklift Premium^®. 

The Hospitality offer includes a wide range of beverage dispensing gases as well as balloon gas (Helium) and LPG for heating applications. 

The Elgas Stargas offer is supported by a fleet of delivery vehicles offering delivery, at no additional charge, within 24 hours anywhere in their service areas and convenient online ordering. 

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Please click on your specific area of interest:

Industrial & Hospitality Gases

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MIG Welding Gas

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MSDS for Industrial & Hospitality Gases

Hospitality & Commercial Heating

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Hospitality & Commercial Heating

You need to keep your customers and employees warm. 

Cafés, clubs and pubs can rely on Stargas to supply all of their heating equipment and gas requirements.

Outdoor Patio Heaters

Patio heaters (area radiant heaters) are perfect for outdoor heating in the hospitality industry.

Many restaurants, cafes, hotels and pubs rely on LPG heaters.

Commercial enterprises also use them for employee work and break areas. 

These heaters can warm an area of approximately 28m² in a 360° radius.

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Directional Panel Heaters

Directional panel heaters (also known as radiant heaters) are great for providing warmth in a specifc area. 

Panel heaters rely on infrared radiation to heat objects, people and surfaces.

They are ideal in open areas with high ceilings and in locations where chill temperatures need to be eliminated. 

They can be wall mounted or positioned on an optional heater stand.

Stargas can provide various sizes of panel heaters to suite tour needs.

Blower Heaters

Blower heaters (convection heaters) are typically used in various industrial, agricultural, commercial and construction applications. 

They are  very reliable and cost effective. 

Utilisation in workplaces such as warehouses, workshops, garages, factories, transport terminals, breeding sheds and greenhouses is common.  

They can also be used for drying and curing materials in the building, agricultural and other industries.

In many instances, convection and radiant systems are used in tandem to create an efficient form of total space heating.

Your Stargas representative is the person best qualified to assess your space heating needs and recommend the appropriate system.

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For more information on LPG Hospitality & Industrial Heating options, call your local Stargas representative on 1800 782 742. 

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Helium Tank Hire - Balloon Gas

Helium tank hire and gas supply.  

Free helium gas delivery and great helium hire prices.

Helium gas bottle hire for use as balloon gas in decorative helium balloons. 

Available Helium Gas Bottle - Cylinder Sizes

Helium gas is available in G2, E2 and D2 gas cylinder sizes. 

All cylinders are designed for transport.

MSDS Helium

Recommended Sizes

D2 cylinder is recommended for a small function needing to inflate approximately 140 standard size party balloons

E2 cylinder is recommended for the small to medium size functions needing to inflate approximately 300 standard size party balloons

G2 cylinder is recommended for the large functions needing to inflate approximately 750 standard size party balloons

All cylinders are designed for transport

Helium Balloon Gas Safety:

Don’t Be a Daffy Duck

There is a well-known party trick where people suck gas out of helium balloons to talk funny. 

The amusement of talking like Donald Duck is overshadowed by the dangers involved with inhaling helium balloon gas. 

It’s not only ‘daffy’...

It can even be fatal!

Why Does Helium Make You Sound Funny?

When you speak, you rely on your vocal chords to make the sounds. 

The air passing through your larynx causes the vocal chords to vibrate. 

The mouth, lips and tongue then convert the sound into speech.

When you inhale helium, it affects the timbre of your voice, because helium is much less dense than air. 

This is a result of sound traveling faster through helium than air, as well as helium favouring high pitched sounds.

Danger of Asphyxiation

Helium is not poisonous, as it is an inert gas. 

However, it can be an asphyxiant when inhaled instead of normal air.

This is known as Inert Gas Asphyxiation. 

Breathing just helium, or any inert gas, creates an absence of oxygen. 

The helium displaces the air, including the required oxygen, in your lungs. 

This can cause your body’s oxygen level to drop to hazardously low levels, initiating Hypoxia.

Symptoms of Hypoxia

The resulting Hypoxia is a condition that develops when the body is deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen. 

Generalised hypoxia can cause dizziness, disorientation, abnormal heart function, unconsciousness and even death.

Risk of an Embolism or Ruptured Lung

Inhaling helium too deeply or directly from a gas cylinder is even more dangerous. 

The pressurised gas can cause an embolism. 

An embolism is a blockage of a blood vessel which, in this case, is caused by a gas bubble. 

This can cause a stroke, seizures or death.

The inhalation of pressurised gas can also damage the lungs. 

Air sacs in the lungs are likely to rupture and death follows almost immediately, as victims literally drown in their own blood.

Be Safe with Helium Balloon Gas

Don’t be a daffy duck!  Here are some safety tips to keep you, your family and friends safe:

• Don’t inhale helium balloon gas.  The risks far outweigh the momentary amusement.

• Share the Be Gas Wise web site with your family and friends on Facebook or let everyone know on Twitter:  

#begaswise

• Ensure helium balloon gas and other gases are only used for their intended purposes.

• Always follow the safety warnings.

• Make sure children are always supervised when playing with balloons.

• Click to download the PDF of MSDS Helium (Balloon Gas)

Video & Conclusion

Elgas and the balloon industry are deeply concerned about the misuse of helium balloon gas. 

We want to ensure that customers, their family and friends are all educated to understand the dangers and how to safely enjoy helium balloons. 

To help educate Australians, BOC, with the support of Elgas, has produced the following community service announcement. 

Voiced by iconic Australian actor Michael Caton, the video depicts a family setting up for a children’s party.

“We’ve all seen this at one time or another, some of us may even have done it ourselves, but inhaling balloon gas is very dangerous and can be fatal,’’ Mr Caton says in the announcement.

“The helium in balloon gas acts as an asphyxiant and when you inhale it displaces the oxygen in your lungs.

“Balloon gas is safe in balloons and when you release it in a well-ventilated area and in a safe manner.

“So the next time you see some sucker about to inhale balloon gas or you think it is going to be a laugh, stop and be gas wise,’’ he says.

You will most likely see it on TV over the coming months. 

Many thanks to Michael Caton for once again agreeing to be our ‘voice talent’ on this, as well as our previous BBQ Safety community service announcement.

Finally, kudos to our friends at BOC for creating the 'Be Gas Wise' safety campaign.

Do not inhale balloon helium.

Helium does not support life. Inhaling helium can lead to suffocation or even death.

Cylinders must be stored below 55ºC, in a naturally ventilated areas constructed of non-combustible material with a firm level floor, away from areas of high traffic and emergency exits.

Read all instructions and warnings on the cylinder, cylinder tag, packaging and leaflets to ensure optimum results and your safety.  

If users have further questions supplier can be contacted.

Ensure that safe handling procedures are followed at all times.

Store cylinders in an upright position and secure properly to prevent toppling. 

Safety stands; braces, trolleys, straps and other purpose designed cylinder safety equipment can be purchased from many industry suppliers, as well as Elgas.

Regulators should not be attached to the cylinder during transport.

Cylinders must be secured during transport.

Always store and transport cylinders in a well-ventilated area away from obvious fire risks.

Do not bend and lift cylinders.

Use a trolley to move cylinders. 

Click to download PDF of MSDS Helium (Balloon Gas) 

Helium inhalation is no laughing matter

Balloons at parties are to be enjoyed but customers should be warned that an attempt to sound like a cartoon character can be fatal.

When inhaled, balloon gas displaces air in the lungs in the way similar to water when a person drowns.

Inhaling balloon gas cuts off oxygen supply to the body. 

Without oxygen it only takes a few seconds before an individual can become dizzy or unconscious and can stop breathing.

Inhaling balloon gas under pressure straight from the cylinder is even more dangerous.

Air sacs in the lungs are likely to rupture and death follows almost immediately, as victims literally drown in their own blood.

 Elgas and the balloon industry are deeply concerned about the misuse of Balloon Gas.  

Ensure that customers are advised to educate family and friends to understand the dangers.  

Ensure that customers are also advised to always supervise children and teenagers. 

You may also wish to see:

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Gas Cylinder Colour Code Chart

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MSDS for Industrial & Hospitality Gases

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Industrial & Hospitality Gas Cylinder Sizes

Gas cylinder size chart shows the availability of our various gases by gas cylinder size:

Click to Get a Fast Online Gas Quotation

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Oxy Acetylene Welding Gas

Argon Gas Cylinder Supply

MIG Welding Gas

Nitrogen Gas Suppliers

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Gas Cylinder Colour Code Chart

This chart shows the Australian standard colour coding and gas characteristics for gas cylinders:

Click to Get a Fast Online Gas Quotation

You may also wish to see:

Industrial & Hospitality Gases

Oxy Acetylene Welding Gas

Argon Gas Cylinder Supply

MIG Welding Gas

Nitrogen Gas Suppliers

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FGWP Terms and Conditions

1.    Offer valid until 31 December 2016 or until further notice.

2.    Offer valid for new commercial customers only. Customer must execute a 12 month commercial supply agreement to qualify.

3.    Not to be used in conjunction with any other Elgas voucher offer unless specifically stipulated.

4.    Not available through Stargas and may not be combined with any Stargas offers.

5.    Offer only applies for LPG supplied in 15kg or 18kg forklift cylinders. Offer does not apply to 9kg or smaller cylinders.

6.    Total Elgas account credits (credits) are 15 x $5 e-vouchers totaling $75 worth of gas credits.

7.    Credits are applied at $5 per forklift cylinder

8.    Only one set of e-voucher promotion credits per customer account at any one time. Cannot be combined or accumulated with e-vouchers from other Elgas voucher promotions unless specifically stipulated in the other voucher promotion.

9.    Unused credits expire 60 months from date of issue.

10.Offer valid for forklift cylinder orders only

11.Credits are not redeemable for cash nor transferable and only available at original registered Elgas account address.

12.Credits can only be applied to an Elgas account and only valid on LPG purchases.

13.Must sign up online and quote Promotion Code FGWP to redeem offer.

14.Offer only available in areas serviced by Elgas branches or its agents. Offer not available through Elgas distributors.

15.Service charges may apply. Delivery charges may apply in some areas.

16.Direct Debit payment method required in selected outlets.

17.Elgas reserves the right to amend or terminate this promotion at any time.

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Forklift Gas Bottle Changeover Procedure

Learn the safe and proper forklift gas bottle changeover procedure.

Get your free step-by-step guide to safely change your forklift gas bottles.

Forklift Gas Bottle-Cylinder Removal Process

1. Be sure to wear your PPE. For this process you should be wearing long sleeves, long rubberised gloves and eye protection.

2. Make sure there is NO SMOKING or other ignition source in the area.

3. Turn the empty gas bottle valve OFF (clockwise).

4. Disconnect the gas line by unscrewing the connector (anti-clockwise).

Be aware and cautious, as a small amount of gas may be released from the gas line upon disconnection.

5. Release the brackets that hold the gas bottle.

6. Remove the empty gas bottle from the forklift.

Be sure to use safe lifting procedures.

7. Store the empty bottle in your designated safe storage area.

Always store in an upright position, even if you believe it to be empty.

8. Remember to call us on 131 161 to order more gas.

Please click here for more info on your Forklift Gas Bottle Supply 

Forklift Gas Bottle-Cylinder Installation Process

1. Once again, be sure to wear the specified PPE. 

2. Make sure there is NO SMOKING or other ignition source in the area.

3. Be sure the main valve on the full gas bottle is fully OFF. Check the O-rings in the connectors to be sure they are in good condition.

4. Using safe lifting procedures, place the full gas bottle centred in the brackets, with the Pressure Relief Valve located at the 12 o’clock position.

5. When properly situated, secure the gas bottle by engaging the brackets. Make sure the straps are tight and secure.

6. Connect the gas line to the gas bottle and tighten firmly (clockwise).

7. Turn the main gas valve ON (anti-clockwise) and 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 valve OFF and recheck the connection and O-rings.

Do NOT leave the gas valve turned ON or operate the forklift if you cannot fix the leak.

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We take care of everything, including the return of any bottles you may currently have. 

There are Three Simple Steps:

1. Just Open a New Forklift Gas Account Online.  It's fast & easy.

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2. We provide fast delivery of full LPG gas bottles and handle the return of your old bottles.

3. You sit back and relax while we handle it all.  

Plus, you get $75 of forklift gas account credits.

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Forklift Gas Bottle - Cylinder Sizes

For bulk gas supply see On-Site Forklift Gas Bottle Refilling 

Forklift Gas Bottle - Cylinder Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

  Bottle sizes shown are approximate.  

  Actual dimensions may vary slighty.

  Capacity is based on 1.96 litres per kg.

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Please call our Business Customer help line on 1300 362 389