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Forklift Propane

Fast Forklift Propane Cylinder Delivery

We keep your operation running.

Same / Next Day Delivery Available

Competitive, Flexible Pricing

Avoid Costly Downtime

Have the experts at Simcoe Gases monitor and automatically re-stock your inventory to specified levels or call us when you need a fast, efficient delivery. Safe, clean propane cylinders (also referred to as “tanks”) are always in stock.

Regular Deliveries to Central Ontario, the GTA, and the Golden Horseshoe

Save money and eliminate down time with new, lower Propane pricing and our state-of-the-art scheduling.

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Propane vs. Battery-Powered Forklifts

Clean-burning propane powered forklifts are the intelligent work horse of choice for most manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Propane

100% power availability until the cylinder is empty

Easy cylinder change-out means little downtime

Constant source of available power

Reliable, consistent source of fuel

Lower long term operating costs

Lower capital Costs

No Cylinder Maintenance Required

Battery Power

Fading power as battery charge lowers

Typically, forklift batteries take eight hours to charge and need an additional eight hours to cool down before use

Batteries last an average of five years before requiring replacement or reconditioning

Not all batteries can be reconditioned and reconditioned batteries will only provide power for roughly half of the time compared to new

Batteries typically cost as much as 30% of the cost of the forklift, with a life span of a few years before requiring some form of re-investment.

Propane powered forklifts cost roughly 30% less, on average, than battery powered units of equivalent capacities.

Changing and charging batteries takes a great deal of time on a regular basis and requires significant and complicated procedures to ensure safety and efficiency

Southern Ontario’s Best Choice For Forklift Propane

Forklift Propane Cylinders FAQs

Before handling the cylinder, make sure the valve is properly closed.
Handle the cylinder gently. Inspect the cylinder for damage before each use, and after it is dropped, dented, or impacted.
Make sure to protect the valve from damage.
Avoid skin contact with liquid propane as it may cause frostbite. Wear protective gloves and safety eyewear while disconnecting and connecting a cylinder to equipment.

Exchange removable cylinders outdoors or in well-ventilated areas and away from sources of ignition.
Park the forklift in a low-traffic and well-ventilated area. Put the forklift controls into the neutral position. Lower the forks to the ground and apply the parking brake.
With the forklift engine running, dismount the forklift and close the valve on the cylinder.
Run the engine until it is out of fuel, and it stops. This step ensures that the fuel supply hose is empty.
Turn the ignition key to the off position.
Disconnect the fuel supply hose from the cylinder.
Undo the latch or straps that secure the cylinder to the forklift.
Remove the empty cylinder using both hands (empty cylinders can be heavy).
Inspect the replacement cylinder for damage. Do not use damaged cylinders. Tag them for repair and store them safely.
Lift the replacement cylinder into position using a proper lifting technique. Adjust the cylinder until it is properly aligned with the positioning pin to ensure the pressure relief valve is orientated correctly.
Secure the cylinder to the forklift.
Connect the fuel supply hose to the cylinder. Do not use tools because the valve is designed to be tightened by hand.
Open the valve on the cylinder slowly and check for leaks. A one to two-second hissing sound is normal and any longer indicates a leak. If available, use a soap and water solution or a leak detector.
- Smell (for a rotten egg smell)
- Listen (for gas escaping or hissing)
- Look (for frost or bubbles if using a solution)
If you detect a leak, close the valve and:
- Remove the hose, and check the valve and hose connections for dirt and debris.
- Reconnect the hose and check for leaks again. If the leak persists, try a fresh cylinder.
- Reconnect the hose and check for leaks again. If the leak persists, put the forklift out of service.
- Tag any defective cylinders, hoses, or components for repair by qualified persons.
If no leaks are detected, slowly open the valve fully.
Make sure the hose is not kinked, twisted, or unsafely sticking out from the forklift.
Start the engine and resume operation.

Do not use damaged cylinders. Tag them for repair.
Do not operate forklifts that appear to have incomplete or improper repairs to the fuel system.
Do not use metal tools when changing a cylinder.
Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the valve.
Do not let the cylinder get too hot or be exposed to excessive heat.
Do not drag, drop, roll or slide the cylinder or allow it to bang against other objects.
Do not use matches or a flame to check for leaks. Use soap or a leak detector.
Do not mount more LPG cylinders on the forklift than the truck was designed to hold.
Do not smoke when handling the cylinder or in the storage area. Propane gas is extremely flammable

We provide regular delivery of Forklift Propane Cylinders to these areas and all points between…..

GTA
Toronto, GTA, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Concord, Thornhill, Markham, and more.

West
Mississauga, Brampton, Georgetown, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Milton, Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and more.

East
Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and more.

North
Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford, Innisfil, Alliston, New Tecumseh, Orangeville, Caledon, Cookstown, Barrie, Orillia, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, and more.

We can deliver all Gases, Dry Ice and Welding Supplies to anywhere else in Ontario as well, by special request. Please give us a call to discuss your needs.

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