MP releases IOC’s composite LPG cylinders in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi
The Hindu
They are available in 5 kg, 10 kg variants and are lighter than conventional ones
Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel released the new ‘Indane composite LPG cylinders’ of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi markets, in Mangaluru on Saturday.
These cylinders, available in 5 kg and 10 kg variants, are lighter than conventional cylinders and help customers to know the level of gas in advance. These cylinders are lightweight because they are made up of polymer composite. They will only have half the weight of a standard metallic cylinder currently being distributed. Their transportation is easy when compared with traditional cylinders, a release from the office of the MP said.
The safety features guarantee that if a fire breaks out, the cylinder would not explode. Consumers can also measure how much gas is left in the cylinder. The composite cylinders come with a translucent body that enables customers to accurately check the LPG liquid level against the light. These cylinders do not corrode or rust unlike their metal equivalents and therefore there are fewer chances of they leaving stains and marks, it said.