Cylinder Lifter FAQs
Straight answers for buyers, safety managers and workshop supervisors. Can't see your question? Call us on +44 (0)1242 502191.
The Cylinder Lifter
What is the Cylinder Lifter?
A manually operated trolley for moving heavy gas cylinders and loading them onto welding sets, cylinder carts and platforms. You strap the cylinder to the frame, raise it with the pivot, wheel it to where it's needed and set it down, all without lifting it by hand.
Which cylinders will it take?
Cylinders weighing up to 100 kg, its safe working load (SWL), and around 254 mm in diameter. That includes the large argon and argon-mix cylinders found in most welding shops.
How high can it place a cylinder?
Onto a platform up to 250 mm high, such as the cylinder carrier on a welding machine or a cylinder cart. It isn't a hoist or crane, so it won't lift a cylinder onto a vehicle or a raised deck.
How much effort does it take?
Very little. The frame and pivot carry the load, and only about 14 kg of it reaches the handle, so one person can change a cylinder without help.
Does it need charging or a power supply?
No. It's fully mechanical, with no motor or battery, so it's ready whenever you need it.
How big and heavy is it?
It measures 1400 × 500 × 470 mm and weighs 26 kg. The frame is powder-coated steel, and the 250 mm puncture-proof wheels can't go flat on rough floors.
Safety and compliance
Is it CE and UKCA marked?
Yes. It has a UK Declaration of Conformity under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and an EC Declaration of Conformity under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and it's designed to EN ISO 12100. Both declarations and the instructions for use are on our technical and compliance documents page.
Has it been tested?
Yes, at Lloyds British and Caparo Innovation Centre. An ergonomic assessment using the MAC tool and the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) also concluded that it significantly reduces the risks of changing cylinders by hand.
Will it help with our manual handling risk assessment?
It takes the hand lift out of one of the most common manual handling jobs in a workshop. You'll still need to cover cylinder handling in your own risk assessment and show staff how to use the Lifter safely, following the instructions for use.
Where is it made?
In the UK. Cylinder Lifter Ltd is based in Cheltenham, and the design is patented.
Price and delivery
How much does it cost?
£790 + VAT per unit. Buying for several sites or teams? Ask us for a quote.
How much is delivery, and how long does it take?
UK delivery costs £25 + VAT and takes 3-5 working days. We also ship worldwide: send us your delivery address through the quote form and we'll find you the best shipping price.
Warranty, returns and support
What warranty do we get?
12 months from the date of purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. It applies to the original buyer and to professional and commercial use. Register your Cylinder Lifter so we can deal with any claim quickly, and see the warranty terms for full details.
Can we send it back?
Yes, within 7 days of delivery, as long as it's in its original condition and packaging. You pay for return delivery unless we sent the wrong item or it was faulty. Please tell us about any delivery damage within 3 days. Our terms and conditions have the details.
How do we get in touch?
Call +44 (0)1242 502191, email info@cylinderlifter.com, or use our contact form.
Can we resell the Cylinder Lifter?
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