Calor: the case for LPG never stronger
December 1st 2010 The benefits of liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) in the
forklift market have been
widely recognised over recent years
with all of the major equipment
manufacturers offering LPG models
in their product ranges. Calor's
forklift truck national account
manager Andy Kellet, says that with
numerous developments in the LPG
market the case for LPG has never
been stronger.
Highlighting the advantages of
choosing Calor, the UK's leading
LPG supplier, Kellet says: "There are
numerous benefits of switching to
LPG including reduced emissions
compared with diesel allowing
trucks to be used inside and out,
and the avoidance of lengthy
charging periods associated with
electric trucks. However, operators
choosing Calor can enjoy even more
fuel supply benefits."
As a cleaner burning fuel than
diesel, using LPG already results in
lower carbon emissions from
engines, less oil contamination and
less overall engine wear, however
two innovative features, unique to
Calor LPG cylinders, mean an even
cleaner fuel supply, says the firm.
Inside every LPG cylinder is a
tube that extracts the fuel inside
ready for it to be burned in the
engine. Traditionally, these tubes
have been made from metal that can
easily corrode inside the cylinder
leaving small particles which are
then sucked into the engine system
causing issues with the vehicle's
maintenance and efficiency. In
contrast, Calor cylinders utilise a
'memory plastic' tube that reduces
the risk of fracture and breakage,
meaning less residues or particles
are deposited.
However there still remains a
small risk of particles in the fuel
supply from the corrosion of the
interior of the cylinder itself. To
overcome this, every Calor cylinder
includes Magnatract technology; a
small magnet to attract any loose
metal to prevent it from entering
the engine.
For larger fleet customers
requiring bulk tank supply, Calor
boasts a series of productivity
boosting tools.
With increased capacity over
cylinders, Calor's Fixed Fuel Tanks
mean that trucks can operate for
longer and refuelling is quick and
easy eliminating the need for
manual lifting and replacing of
cylinders.With the company's
telemetry system, The Think Tank,
fuel levels are constantly monitored
alerting Calor when a top up is due
meaning that the customer no
longer needs to manually order
deliveries and should never run out.
Finally, Calor offers a team of
experts in the materials handling
market that works with customers
to identify their individual needs
and offer a fuel solution totally
tailored to their operation. Kellet
concludes: "LPG supply goes far
beyond merely the supply of gas or
the fuel price. Discussions with an
LPG expert with the right technical
capability can ensure a hassle free
conversion to LPG as well as
providing a package of ongoing
technical support, safety assurance
and training." More articles from Calor Gas Ltd: | 
