LPG and Natural Gas share many common properties,
such as both being non-toxic, clean-burning fuels, sulphur-free
and smoke-free.
The fact that gas is clean, highly controllable and very versatile
is shown by the enormous variety of applications in which it
has proved so successful. An ever-increasing number of users
in the domestic, industrial / commercial, agricultural and catering
areas now benefit from its great cost-effectiveness and economic
installation costs.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas includes two gases, butane
and propane. Butane gas, which is distributed in smaller cylinders,
is a relatively low-pressure gas which is suitable for use indoors.
It is not suitable for use outdoors at low temperatures, as
low temperatures result in a low amount of gas being available
from the cylinder. Propane, on the other hand, is a higher pressure
gas distributed in both small and large cylinders as well as
tanks. These cylinders and tanks should be kept outdoors. Relatively
large quantities of gas can be drawn from these cylinders and
tanks at low temperatures.
Flogas distributes LPG in all three forms and
with different options to suit all customers. For more information
on how we distribute these, see the Bulk Gas, Propane Cylinders
and Butane Cylinders sections.
Cylinder Seals
Flogas
and Ergas Jumbo-valve butane cylinders are fitted with a tamper-proof
seal. This is your guarantee that it has been subject to our
Quality Control system; that it is safe (every cylinder is individually
tested for leaks); and that it is full, just as it left one
of our plants. It guarantees that it has been filled by the
Flogas nationwide distribution system and not by a pirate or
illegal filler. This seal is fitted to all of our "Jumbo"
valve butane cylinders. (these cylinders are coloured a light
yellow for the Flogas brand and an orange for the Ergas brand).
A similar design will shortly be introduced for our Ergas Green
cylinder, which is fitted with a significantly narrower "compact"
valve.
Flogas
have just introduced a new
Securiseal
gas cylinder seal for their Propane cylinders, once again proving
total commitment to their bottled gas brands. Flogas are the
first company in Ireland to introduce gas cylinder seals for
Propane cylinders. Similar to the Butane seal, the Securiseal
is a solid, tamper-proof cylinder seal made from a resilient
polyethylene material of the highest quality - far superior
to other shrink-wrapped bottled gas seals currently on the market.
Unique Qualities
Both lead and sulphur free, Flogas is clean and highly efficient
fuel with unique qualities that offer many advantages.
Efficient
LPG allows direct fired heating of products or space, thereby
eliminating wastage and achieving efficiencies up to 100%.
Cost Effective
Flogas can clearly show that LPG commercial installations and
systems, in terms of capital and running costs, are very cost
effective and competitive when compared to other forms of energy.
Clean
LPG is clean burning, thereby providing a clean alternative
energy in this age of rightful concern with environmental safety
and pollution control. It is a complete combustion fuel which
reduces maintenance costs through reduced plant and boiler downtime.
For more information, go to our page on the environment.
Controllable
LPG, because of its high turn down ratio offers greater control
than most other fuels.
Very Mobile
Where mobility is paramount, like in the civil engineering or
construction industries, Flogas meets the needs perfectly. Where
immediate applications of direct heat are required, for example
- bitumen roof coating or on-site heating, Flogas once again
proves the point of being an essential alternative to other
power sources.
