A safer way to lift 100kg gas cylinders
MANUAL HANDLING injuries remain one of the leading causes of workplace absence in UK industry. Gas cylinders – often weighing up to 100kg – present a persistent risk of musculoskeletal injury, finger crush incidents, and loss of control during lifting onto welding units.
The Cylinder Lifter has been engineered specifically to eliminate the need for manual deadlifting of cylinders onto mobile welding equipment and other plinths.
Instead of lifting 100kg from floor to frame height, operators roll, position and mechanically raise the cylinder in a controlled, upright motion. No shoulder loading. No awkward twisting. No uncontrolled tipping.
Independent ergonomic analysis identified:
- Significant reduction in spinal compression forces
- Elimination of high-risk stooped lifting posture
- Reduced requirement for two-person lifts
- Improved operator stability during positioning
- Lower hand and pinch-point exposure
The design incorporates a low centre of gravity, stable wheelbase geometry and controlled lift arc to reduce tip risk during operation. The unit is clearly labelled with a 100kg Safe Working Load and designed to support structured manual handling risk assessments under UK HSE guidance.
For Health & Safety Managers, the benefits are immediate:
- Reduction in manual handling risk exposure
- Practical control measure under MHOR regulations
- Supports ergonomic improvement programmes
- Demonstrates proactive risk mitigation
- Suitable for fabrication, engineering, oil & gas, utilities, laboratories, shipyards and training colleges
For Welders and Fabricators, it simply makes sense.
Cylinders are lifted in seconds. One operator. No strain. No improvisation. No “just lift it quickly”.
This is not a handling trolley. It is a purpose-built lifting solution designed specifically for mounting cylinders onto welding equipment and cylinder storage platforms, safely and consistently.
The Cylinder Lifter is now launching into the UK market.
If your site still relies on manual lifting or two-person manoeuvres for cylinder mounting, it’s time to review your risk controls.
Protect your workforce. Reduce injury exposure. Modernise your handling practice.
Visit: www.cylinderlifter.com or review our H&S demo video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdPdsFuYLog&t=2s
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