LPG Cylinders for

The 21st Century

Composite LPG cylinders – the FUTURE is here

 STRATEGY

Hexagon is a technological group which develops

and commercialises composite products,
competing with traditional materials such as steel
and aluminium. Hexagon Group is a leading
HEXAGON COMPOSITES ASA - Hexagon
player in the composites market, and it is the
Composites ASA is a publicly listed Group on the
Company’s strategy to be an international leader
Oslo stock exchange, with its head office in
in global niche markets. It is Hexagon Group’s
Norway.
aim to cultivate a climate for innovation. The
Group recognises the importance of maintaining
The Group develops and manufactures
close dialogue with customers in order to find
composite containers for storage and
optimal solutions.
transportation of different gases under pressure
(LPG, CNG, Biogas, Hydrogen) and multiaxial
Hexagon is committed to the development of
composite reinforcements, which are used in wind
products and services that will stand the test of
turbines, boats and houses. Hexagon is the
time. Highest priority is given to innovative
largest composite cylinder manufacturer
products that can solve global environmental
worldwide.
challenges. The Group focuses on products that
can be produced in efficient, automated facilities
The Flakk Group is the principal owner of the
which gives us a sharper competitive edge in
publicly listed Hexagon Composites ASA, with its
terms of cost and ensures a fast response time to
head office in Ålesund, Norway.
customers.
Hexagon Group has three business areas at
ETHICS
present:
Hexagon’s operations, production and
COMPOSITE CONTAINERS – RAGASCO,
management shall be conducted to the highest
NORWAY
ethical standards and within the regulatory
framework of the countries concerned.
The Raufoss, Norway based company is the
This includes everything from producing
world leader in the development and manufacture
environmentally-friendly products in an
of composite LPG cylinders and Natural
environmentally-friendly way to treating our
Gas/Biogas containers for the passenger car
partners and employees with respect.
market.

HIGH-PRESSURE CONTAINERS – LINCOLN

COMPOSITES, USA

Lincoln Composites situated in Nebraska, USA

and Raufoss Fuel Systems, Raufoss, Norway
together are the world’s leading supplier of high-
pressure composite cylinders for storage and
transportation of Natural Gas, Biogas and
Hydrogen. All production of high-pressure tanks A Member of Hexagon Composites Group
takes place in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

COMPOSITE REINFORCEMENTS – DEVOLD

AMT, NORWAY

Devold AMT supplies unidirectional and multi

axial stitched reinforcements and Hybrid
reinforcements, mainly in carbon fibre and glass
fibre, to the composites industry. The
products are used in the wind energy industry
(wind turbine blades), boats and buildings.
Devold AMT has factories in Langevåg,
NORWAY, Kursenai, LITHUANIA and North
Carolina, USA
Ragasco is a part of the Hexagon Composites Group, a
publicly traded company in Norway.
With a pedigree of technology development in the Space and
defense programs Ragasco presents a breakthrough in LPG
cylinder design. Using advanced technology we have created a
transparent composite cylinder with some amazing advantages
over traditional cylinders. These cylinders have been in operation
globally for over 12 years bringing delight to consumers.

Why Ragasco Composite LPG Cylinders?

The unique lightweight composition offers enormous advantages in
usage to all concerned in the value chain - from gas companies to
distributors to the most important consumers. The 3 layered
construction gives unmatched performance, safety and strength.

Feature Benefits

Low weight – 1/3rd Easy to load/unload • Lesser weight on trucks resulting in better mileage, lower
weight of steel wear/tear • Improved factory operation with easier maintenance • No Damage to
flooring in Homes or Car Interiors

Safety – Peace of Can never explode even in a Burning Fire • Reduces Risk to Firemen • Reduces
mind guaranteed Risk Insurance Coverage to companies • No risk of charge from static electricity
• Protects lives of consumers

Transparency Level of LPG can be seen visually • Guarantee ot Quantity to consumers

• No surprise run out for consumers

Branding Excellent aesthetics • Colors • High visibility • Attracts Attention • Innovative

Stacking • Improves Kitchen Décor • Consumers display it proudly • Multipurpose
applications like Cooking, Heating, Lighting, Power generation possible

Non Corrosive Can never corrode even in high humidity coastal areas • Reduced Maintenance
• No Stain on Kitchen Floors, Patios & Marine decking areas • Improved Safety in
coastal areas for marine usage • Easy clean up with soap/water

UV Protection/ Does not degrade even in extreme weather conditions • Lower replacement/
Chemical repainting/ labour cost • Reduced storage cost since can be stored in open areas
resistant • Continues to look good in kitchens even after usage

Operations Easily stackable • High impact strength • RFID tags can improve monitoring and
Management reduces misuse • Avoids continuous adjustment of machine due to variation in
cylinder weight • Lower Maintenance • 15 Years retest • Improved Profits

Environment 100% Recyclable • No Sandblasting/Welding • Lower Carbon Emissions • No

& Health Pollution • Total Weight less than global UN standards for lifting • Improved Health

Result HAPPY Consumers • HAPPY Workers • INCREASED PROFITS • SAFETY for ALL

At Ragasco we are proud of the award-winning design and of the unrivalled safety of our unique cylinder.

The cylinders are available in a range of sizes and are suited for all kinds of use, like

• Cooking • Patio heaters • Picnicking • Recreational vehicles

• Camping • Boating • Barbecues • Forklift trucks
• Various job site applications and many other uses

This is truly a product of the 21st Century and the future of LPG cylinders globally.
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Specifications

Description 5 / 6 Kg 7.5/ 9 Kg 8.2/ 10 Kg 10/ 12 Kg 14/ 16.5 Kg

Propane capacity 5 Kg 7.5 Kg 8.2 Kg 10 Kg 14 Kg
Butane capacity 6 Kg 9 Kg 10 Kg 12 Kg 16.5 Kg
Water capacity 12.5 Ltr 18.2 Ltr 20.6 Ltr 24.5 Ltr 34 Ltr
Overall length (L) 384 mm 460 mm 500 mm 571 mm 720 mm
Height to top of boss (H) 297 mm 377 mm 413 mm 483 mm 634 mm
Diameter (D) 308 mm 308 mm 308 mm 308 mm 308 mm
Tare weight (ex valve) 3.8 Kg 4.4 Kg 4.7 Kg 5.3 Kg 8.1 Kg
Service Pressure 20 Bar 20 Bar 20 bar 20 Bar 20 Bar
Test Pressure 30 Bar 30 Bar 30 Bar 30 Bar 30 Bar
Actual burst pressure 150 Bar 150 Bar 150 Bar 150 Bar 150 Bar

1:
 Integrated Boss for valve connection.
Brass insert with injection molded
1
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polyethylene (HD). Welded to liner

2
 2:
 Fiber Glass Composite layer
Filament wound & UV Surface coated

3
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3:
 Polyethylene (HD) Liner Blow molded

4
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4 :
 Polyethylene (HD) outer casing
Injection molded in 3 parts
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The product is approved and or used in the following countries globally.

Australia Estonia Indonesia Nigeria Sri Lanka (*)
Austria Finland Ireland Norway Sweden
Bangladesh (*) France Italy Poland Switzerland
Belgium Germany Latvia Portugal Turkey
Bhutan Greece Lithuania Qatar UK
Bulgaria Holland Luxemburg Romania USA
Canada Hungary Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Czech Republic Iceland Mexico Slovakia (*) - Awaited
Denmark India Nepal (*) Spain
The cylinders are all approved and conform to various
relevant international standards and approvals.

• ISO 9001 - Quality management system covering all processes

and ensuring traceability
• ISO 11119 - 3 - Gas cylinders of composite construction —
Specification and test methods — Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre
reinforced composite gas cylinders with non-load-sharing metallic
or non-metallic liners
• EN 12245 - Transportable Gas Cylinders - Fully wrapped
composite cylinders
• EN 14427 - Transportable refillable fully wrapped composite
cylinders for LPG - Design and construction
• ISO 11623 - Transportable Gas Cylinders - Periodic inspection
and testing of composite gas cylinders
• EN 1440 - 2008 LPG equipment and accessories - Periodic
inspection of transportable refillable LPG cylinders
• USA - Department Of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit
SP-12706
• Canada - Transport Canada (TC) Permit for Equivalent Level of
Safety SU-5931

All certificates are issued by external third party globally reputed

certification agencies

The cylinders are designed to operate across all possible weather

conditions globally from the Minus 40 deg C Antarctic regions to
the + 65 Deg C Desert areas

Fire and Safety :

The cylinders are tested when filled with LPG to an intense bonfire
both in the vertical and horizontal positions.
Soon the sidewalls start melting and LPG starts leaking out from
micro pores that are formed.
This continues for over 30 minutes until the complete LPG has
burned out.
Tests have even been conducted by firing at the cylinder with
bullets with the result that there is no explosion/ fire caused due
to the bullets.
The result is that there is a 100 % guarantee against explosion
FORKLIFT TRUCK CYLINDERS
Ragasco also has their composite LPG cylinders for Forklift Trucks (FLT)
application. They are available in two sizes 10 kg (22 lbs) and 14 kg (31 lbs).
All the features and advantages offered by the LPG composite cylinder is
available for this application also.
The FLT cylinders can be delivered with a wide range of valves for liquid
service including a USA configured valve with stop-fill function for filling in
horizontal position.
Valve description:

• One hole solution - fewer points for potential leaks

• Multi function valve, including PRD and Excess Flow Valve
• Transparent cylinder, no need for level gauge
• Valve fully protected by outer casing
• Straight threads reduce torque force into composite walls

L
H

Vapor Phase
D

Liquid Phase

Vapor Phase dip tube PRD

Max Filling Dip-tube
L
H

Max filling level

Vapor Phase
D
Liquid Phase

Liquid Service Dip Tube

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Hexagon Composites ASA

Ragasco AS Korsegata 8
Building 306, Industrial Park P.O. Box 836 Sentrum
Box 50, 2831, Raufoss 6001 Ålesund
NORWAY NORWAY
www.ragasco.com www.hexagon.no
Email : info@ragasco.com Email: office@hexagon.no
Ph : +47 61151600 Ph: +47 70 11 64 45