Committed to continuous innovation, Portagas™ by Praxair has introduced the next generation of transportable cylinders: the MegaCal™ 60 and the MegaCal 300 cylinders. With a patent-pending valve, these proprietary Praxair cylinders combine convenience with high-capacity applications. Easy to carry, these lightweight transportable cylinders are plug-and-play capable with your current gas detection equipment.
The MegaCal 300 cylinder contains 300 liters of calibration gas, five times more than the standard disposable 58L cylinders that it resembles. The MegaCal 60 cylinder contains the same volume of a 58L in a package that is one-third the size. These cylinders are powered by the company’s new patent-pending valve, which functions as a step-down valve, enabling high-capacity applications.
Both cylinders are manufactured with proprietary technology that supports long shelf life, excellent stability, and exceptional blend accuracy. Additionally, these high-capacity cylinders offer increased productivity with fewer cylinder change outs, improved safety through less cylinder handling and ease of use with plug-and-play functionality; there’s no difference in the type of connection.
Portagas’ stringent quality process yields a proven return rate due to blend inaccuracies of less than five in every 1,000 cylinders shipped year over year. This, combined with continuous research and development, has enabled Portagas to obtain one of the longest shelf lives, with documented stability, for calibration gases offered today. Portagas is one of a few portable cylinder calibration gas manufacturers with ISO 9001:2008 certification, ISO17025 and Guide 34 accreditation. Its manufacturing facility follows the most accurate gravimetric blending methods, which are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These credentials are evidence of the company’s commitment to supplying high-quality products to its customers in the safety industry.
Portagreen ™ cylinders
The MegaCal 300 and MegaCal 60 cylinders are the newest products in Portagas’ patented Strip & Ship™ Portagreen™ recyclable program. Launched in 2009, the Portagreen ISO7866 certified transportable line of cylinders are recyclable, sustainable and designed to assist in the elimination of standard cylinder disposal while reducing investment.
Strip & Ship program
Portagreen cylinders, including the new Mega Cal 300 and MegaCal 60 cylinders, are shipped under Portagas’ patented Strip & Ship (U.S. Patents Re. 45,572 and No. 8,162,587) recyclable program, allowing end-users to return the empty cylinder easily with no return or disposal fees. Utilization of this program reduces Haz-Mat liability related to cylinder shipping, minimizes safety risks associated with puncturing or drilling holes in cylinder walls for disposal, and helps companies reduce their overall carbon footprint.
Plug-and-play functionality
Portagas is also one of a few portable cylinder gas companies that manufactures its own regulators. Built specifically for calibrating gas detection equipment, the Portagas 100-series regulator enables users to maximize cylinder gas at the correct flow rate. Gas detection equipment requires a specific flow rate within certain tolerances to obtain accurate calibration. Portagas regulators are designed to achieve an accurate flow rate virtually every time. The 100-series regulator, combined with the company’s Portagreen cylinders, offers an overall economical, sustainable and user-friendly experience.
Global reach with Praxair
As a part of Praxair, Portagas is now able to extend its product offering on a global platform. Portagas works closely with customers, listening to what challenges they face, and together with each customer, develops solutions that address the demands of an ever-changing market. Portagas by Praxair continues to provide the market with innovative ideas and unique cylinder packages through the introduction of the new MegaCal cylinders.
For more information on our innovative calibration gas solutions, call (800) 225-8247.
