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Testing of Transportable Pressure Receptacles (TPRs)
Gas Cylinders UK has been at the forefront of the gas service industry for many years. Based in Merseyside, GCUK provides a full range of products and services for the testing, refurbishment, transportation, storage and filling of gas cylinders. With around 30 employees and a deep-rooted expertise in the industry, GCUK has integrity and a vision that are second to none. We’re proud to be an independent company. It’s something we use as a springboard to maintain our dynamic, competitive edge. With a long-term reputation for excellence, at GCUK we’re constantly moving forward with new ventures, ensuring we react quickly to our client’s needs, while seeing our own business grow too.
Our Testing Facility is now capable of testing up to 1000 cylinders per week. All our Inspectors are rigorously trained in all aspects of cylinder examination in line with UK and European legislation and have all the necessary tools at their disposal to give our customers complete peace of mind.
Our Promise
- Tailor our service to suit your requirements
- Give you a completion date for all work to be carried out at your point of order
- Complete all work in a professional and safe manner
- Ensure that all work is carried out in the agreed timescale
- Match (or beat) any published quote for similar work
- Ensure that all products of our services are of highest quality
- Keep you informed of the status of your order
- Keep your information safe
Our Accreditations
Our VCA appointment and UKAS accreditation is your peace of mind. Our highly trained inspectors are able to conduct periodic inspection of cylinders up to 150L in accordance to National and European standards listed below;
Type B Inspection Body
Accredited to ISO/IEC 17020:1998
UKAS Approved Body 4442
VCA Notified Body Number AB9 2230
Scope Standards and Specifications
- BS EN 1968:2002 - Periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel gas cylinders
- BS EN 1802:2002 - Periodic inspection and testing of seamless aluminum alloy gas cylinders
- BS EN 1803:2002 - Periodic inspection and testing of welded carbon steel gas cylinders
We are also actively working towards;
- BS EN 14876:2007 - Pressure Drums
- BS EN 12245:2002 - Composite Cylinders
- BS EN ISO 10462:2013 - Acetylene Cylinders
The main procedures for periodic inspection
- Identification of cylinder
- External examination
- Internal examination
- Inspection of threads and neck area
- Pressure test
- Inspection of valves
- Painting and re-assembly
- Rejection and rendering cylinders unserviceable
Testing of Transportable Pressure Receptacles (TPRs)
Gas Cylinders UK has been at the forefront of the gas service industry for many years. Based in Merseyside, GCUK provides a full range of products and services for the testing, refurbishment, transportation, storage and filling of gas cylinders. With around 30 employees and a deep-rooted expertise in the industry, GCUK has integrity and a vision that are second to none. We’re proud to be an independent company. It’s something we use as a springboard to maintain our dynamic, competitive edge. With a long-term reputation for excellence, at GCUK we’re constantly moving forward with new ventures, ensuring we react quickly to our client’s needs, while seeing our own business grow too.
Our Testing Facility is now capable of testing up to 1000 cylinders per week. All our Inspectors are rigorously trained in all aspects of cylinder examination in line with UK and European legislation and have all the necessary tools at their disposal to give our customers complete peace of mind.
Our Promise
- Tailor our service to suit your requirements
- Give you a completion date for all work to be carried out at your point of order
- Complete all work in a professional and safe manner
- Ensure that all work is carried out in the agreed timescale
- Match (or beat) any published quote for similar work
- Ensure that all products of our services are of highest quality
- Keep you informed of the status of your order
- Keep your information safe
Our Accreditations
Our VCA appointment and UKAS accreditation is your peace of mind. Our highly trained inspectors are able to conduct periodic inspection of cylinders up to 150L in accordance to National and European standards listed below;
Type B Inspection Body
Accredited to ISO/IEC 17020:1998
UKAS Approved Body 4442
VCA Notified Body Number AB9 2230
Scope Standards and Specifications
- BS EN 1968:2002 - Periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel gas cylinders
- BS EN 1802:2002 - Periodic inspection and testing of seamless aluminum alloy gas cylinders
- BS EN 1803:2002 - Periodic inspection and testing of welded carbon steel gas cylinders
We are also actively working towards;
- BS EN 14876:2007 - Pressure Drums
- BS EN 12245:2002 - Composite Cylinders
- BS EN ISO 10462:2013 - Acetylene Cylinders
The main procedures for periodic inspection
- Identification of cylinder
- External examination
- Internal examination
- Inspection of threads and neck area
- Pressure test
- Inspection of valves
- Painting and re-assembly
- Rejection and rendering cylinders unserviceable