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Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and using gas bottle trolleys.
A single trolley carries one cylinder and is the right choice for shielding gas, or for moving one cylinder around a workshop. A twin trolley carries two, normally an oxygen and a fuel gas cylinder side by side, and is the standard choice for oxy-fuel cutting and welding.Twin trolleys are heavier and larger, and take more room to turn and store. Pick the type that matches how many cylinders you actually use together, and check that your cylinder sizes fit.
Cylinders come in several sizes, so check the diameter and height of yours against the trolley's specification. Trolleys are made for full-size cylinders, for smaller ones, or for a particular combination of gases, and a cylinder that is too small for a trolley will not sit or be held securely.Measure the cylinders you use now and any you may move to later. Check also that the securing chains or straps are long enough and that the base of the trolley is the right size for the cylinder.
Pneumatic (air-filled) wheels absorb bumps and are easier to push over rough ground, gravel, kerbs and outdoor surfaces, so they suit site work. Solid or puncture-proof tyres never go flat and need no maintenance, which suits smooth workshop floors and places where a puncture would be a nuisance.Larger wheels roll more easily over obstacles. Pick the wheel type to suit the ground you move over most often. Pneumatic wheels need occasional pressure checks.
Tilt it back gently so the weight is on the wheels, and move it at a walking pace, pushing it ahead of you rather than pulling it. Plan the route first and keep clear of slopes, kerbs, steps and uneven ground.A loaded twin trolley is heavy, so use the handle, keep your back straight, and get help or use a suitable lifting aid for steps and vehicles. Manual handling risks should form part of your risk assessment, and the HSE publishes general guidance on safe handling.
