Reducing carbon emissions is currently high on the agenda with businesses looking for ways to be more environmentally conscious. Calor, the UK 's leading supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) can offer a cleaner burning and more flexible fuel for companies operating within the materials handling sector.

"Calor is well established in the industry, with all the major manufacturers offering LPG powered vehicles in their product ranges," says Calor's commercial market development manager, Sabrina Jackson. "Calor has worked alongside leading fork lift truck manufacturers ensuring the installation process runs smoothly for supply chain customers.

LPG is high octane cleaner burning fuel, resulting in less carbon build up in fork lift truck engines, less oil contamination and less overall engine wear. In addition by fitting LPG fork lift trucks with a three-way catalytic converter cuts fuel consumption by up to 20%*.

"An LPG powered truck fitted with a three-way catalytic converter and closed loop engine control system, monitors and adjusts its fuel to air mixture 1,000 times a second to give an optimum burn," says Sabrina. "In addition, to be used in areas that were previously the domain of electric fork lift trucks , such as within closed warehouses."

However, in contrast to electric fork lift trucks , which typically take around eight hours to recharge, LPG trucks can be quickly refuelled from a bulk tank, or by changing a LPG cylinder, allowing a true 24/7 operation. As well as saving time on refuelling, running a fleet on LPG can save valuable storage space with no need for a separate area devoted to battery charging.

But aside from its fuel rivals, Calor LPG stands out on its own, with a number of inherent advantages. LPG trucks provide true flexibility, being suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and f uel storage and supply decisions are tailored to find the best business solution . Whether it is bulk tanks or cylinders, with Calor, the market leading supplier, the process is effortless.

Calor powered fork lift trucks can be fitted with a fixed fuel tank which can hold either 55 litre and 70 litre of fuel, designed in accordance with PED Regulations. The tanks capacity means there are fewer refuelling stops; therefore, reducing downtime.

Business Support Solutions

Calor offers a team of dedicated technical experts who assess a client's needs, recommend a solution and where required, design a tailored system as well as giving guidance on relevant HSE regulations.

Calor takes care of all servicing and maintenance of the LPG bulk tanks and performs a detailed tank inspection at every fuel delivery. The company operates the UK 's largest LPG delivery network and The Think Tank® telemetry system from Calor automatically monitors the level of LPG within the tank to ensure that business should never run out of gas.

For Calor, safety is paramount; with LPG refuelling training provided at all new and existing sites on request. For companies who have ongoing training requirements, Calor's train the trainer package may be deemed more appropriate. This allows customers the flexibility to carry out training at their own convenience .

Thanks to its high service levels and fuel benefits for Calor is often seen as the fuel partner of choice in the materials handling sector. "It goes far beyond merely the supply of gas or the fuel price," adds Sabrina. "Discussions with an LPG expert with the right technical capability can ensure a hassle free installation as well as providing a package of ongoing technical support, safety assurance and training.

"It's small wonder that the march of LPG in the forklift truck market is set to continue."

For further information on Calor LPG forklift trucks visit www.lpg-forklift.co.uk or telephone 0800 626 626

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Notes to Editor:
* Test Results generated by an independent test body on behalf of Calor Gas at Millbrook Proving Ground. Test Date: March 2000. Report NO. MBKOO/0373

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