Composite LPG cylinders – the FUTURE is hereComposite LPG cylinders – the FUTURE is here

LPG Cylinders for The 21st Century

HEXAGON COMPOSITES ASA - Hexagon Composites ASA is a publicly listed Group on the Oslo stock exchange, with its head office in Norway.

The Group develops and manufactures composite containers for storage andtransportation of different gases under pressure (LPG, CNG, Biogas, Hydrogen) and multiaxial composite reinforcements, which are used in wind turbines, boats and houses. Hexagon is thelargest composite cylinder manufacturerworldwide.

The Flakk Group is the principal owner of thepublicly listed Hexagon Composites ASA, with its head office in Ålesund, Norway.

Hexagon Group has three business areas atpresent:

COMPOSITE CONTAINERS – RAGASCO, NORWAY

The Raufoss, Norway based company is the world leader in the development and manufacture of composite LPG cylinders and Natural Gas/Biogas containers for the passenger car market.

HIGH-PRESSURE CONTAINERS – LINCOLN COMPOSITES, USA

Lincoln Composites situated in Nebraska, USA and Raufoss Fuel Systems, Raufoss, Norway together are the world’s leading supplier of high-pressure composite cylinders for storage and transportation of Natural Gas, Biogas andHydrogen. All production of high-pressure tanks takes place in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

COMPOSITE REINFORCEMENTS – DEVOLD AMT, NORWAY

Devold AMT supplies unidirectional and multi axial stitched reinforcements and Hybrid reinforcements, mainly in carbon fibre and glass fibre, to the composites industry. Theproducts are used in the wind energy industry (wind turbine blades), boats and buildings. Devold AMT has factories in Langevåg, NORWAY, Kursenai, LITHUANIA and NorthCarolina, USA

STRATEGY

Hexagon is a technological group which develops and commercialises composite products,competing with traditional materials such as steel and aluminium. Hexagon Group is a leading player in the composites market, and it is the Company’s strategy to be an international leader in global niche markets. It is Hexagon Group’s aim to cultivate a climate for innovation. The Group recognises the importance of maintaining close dialogue with customers in order to find optimal solutions.

Hexagon is committed to the development of products and services that will stand the test of time. Highest priority is given to innovativeproducts that can solve global environmental challenges. The Group focuses on products that can be produced in efficient, automated facilities which gives us a sharper competitive edge in terms of cost and ensures a fast response time to customers.

ETHICS

Hexagon’s operations, production andmanagement shall be conducted to the highest ethical standards and within the regulatoryframework of the countries concerned. This includes everything from producingenvironmentally-friendly products in an environmentally-friendly way to treating ourpartners and employees with respect.

A Member of Hexagon Composites Group

Ragasco is a part of the Hexagon Composites Group, a publicly traded company in Norway.

With a pedigree of technology development in the Space and defense programs Ragasco presents a breakthrough in LPGcylinder design. Using advanced technology we have created a transparent composite cylinder with some amazing advantages over traditional cylinders. These cylinders have been in operation globally for over 12 years bringing delight to consumers.

Why Ragasco Composite LPG Cylinders?

The unique lightweight composition offers enormous advantages in usage to all concerned in the value chain - from gas companies to distributors to the most important consumers. The 3 layered construction gives unmatched performance, safety and strength.

At Ragasco we are proud of the award-winning design and of the unrivalled safety of our unique cylinder.

The cylinders are available in a range of sizes and are suited for all kinds of use, like

• Cooking • Patio heaters • Picnicking • Recreational vehicles• Camping • Boating • Barbecues • Forklift trucks• Various job site applications and many other uses

This is truly a product of the 21st Century and the future of LPG cylinders globally.

Benefits

Easy to load/unload • Lesser weight on trucks resulting in better mileage, lower wear/tear • Improved factory operation with easier maintenance • No Damage to flooring in Homes or Car Interiors

Can never explode even in a Burning Fire • Reduces Risk to Firemen • Reduces Risk Insurance Coverage to companies • No risk of charge from static electricity • Protects lives of consumers

Level of LPG can be seen visually • Guarantee ot Quantity to consumers • No surprise run out for consumers

Excellent aesthetics • Colors • High visibility • Attracts Attention • Innovative Stacking • Improves Kitchen Décor • Consumers display it proudly • Multipurpose applications like Cooking, Heating, Lighting, Power generation possible

Can never corrode even in high humidity coastal areas • Reduced Maintenance • No Stain on Kitchen Floors, Patios & Marine decking areas • Improved Safety in coastal areas for marine usage • Easy clean up with soap/water

Does not degrade even in extreme weather conditions • Lower replacement/ repainting/ labour cost • Reduced storage cost since can be stored in open areas • Continues to look good in kitchens even after usage

Easily stackable • High impact strength • RFID tags can improve monitoring and reduces misuse • Avoids continuous adjustment of machine due to variation in cylinder weight • Lower Maintenance • 15 Years retest • Improved Profits

100% Recyclable • No Sandblasting/Welding • Lower Carbon Emissions • No Pollution • Total Weight less than global UN standards for lifting • Improved Health

HAPPY Consumers • HAPPY Workers • INCREASED PROFITS • SAFETY for ALL

Feature

Low weight – 1/3rd weight of steel

Safety – Peace of mind guaranteed

Transparency

Branding

Non Corrosive

UV Protection/Chemicalresistant

Operations Management

Environment & Health

Result

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Integrated Boss for valve connection.Brass insert with injection molded polyethylene (HD). Welded to liner

Polyethylene (HD) Liner Blow molded

Fiber Glass Composite layer Filament wound & UV Surface coated

Polyethylene (HD) outer casing Injection molded in 3 parts

Specifications

Description

Propane capacity

Butane capacity

Water capacity

Overall length (L)

Height to top of boss (H)

Diameter (D)

Tare weight (ex valve)

Service Pressure

Test Pressure

Actual burst pressure

5 / 6 Kg

5 Kg

6 Kg

12.5 Ltr

384 mm

297 mm

308 mm

3.8 Kg

20 Bar

30 Bar

150 Bar

7.5/ 9 Kg

7.5 Kg

9 Kg

18.2 Ltr

460 mm

377 mm

308 mm

4.4 Kg

20 Bar

30 Bar

150 Bar

8.2/ 10 Kg

8.2 Kg

10 Kg

20.6 Ltr

500 mm

413 mm

308 mm

4.7 Kg

20 bar

30 Bar

150 Bar

10/ 12 Kg

10 Kg

12 Kg

24.5 Ltr

571 mm

483 mm

308 mm

5.3 Kg

20 Bar

30 Bar

150 Bar

14/ 16.5 Kg

14 Kg

16.5 Kg

34 Ltr

720 mm

634 mm

308 mm

8.1 Kg

20 Bar

30 Bar

150 Bar

AustraliaAustriaBangladesh (*)

Belgium

BhutanBulgariaCanada

Czech RepublicDenmark

EstoniaFinlandFrance

Germany

GreeceHollandHungary

IcelandIndia

The product is approved and or used in the following countries globally.

America’s Propane CompanyR E L I A B L E , S A F E , R E S P O N S I V E

Gas Group sh.p.k.

PROplinPROPLIN d.o.o. ZAGREB CLAN INA GRUPE

TRIDENT MARINE

IndonesiaIrelandItaly

Latvia

LithuaniaLuxemburgMalaysia

MexicoNepal (*)

NigeriaNorwayPoland

Portugal

QatarRomaniaSaudi Arabia

SlovakiaSpain

Sri Lanka (*)SwedenSwitzerland

Turkey

UKUSA

(*) - Awaited

The cylinders are all approved and conform to various relevant international standards and approvals.

• ISO 9001 - Quality management system covering all processes and ensuring traceability• ISO 11119 - 3 - Gas cylinders of composite construction — Specification and test methods — Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic liners• EN 12245 - Transportable Gas Cylinders - Fully wrapped composite cylinders• EN 14427 - Transportable refillable fully wrapped composite cylinders for LPG - Design and construction • ISO 11623 - Transportable Gas Cylinders - Periodic inspection and testing of composite gas cylinders • EN 1440 - 2008 LPG equipment and accessories - Periodic inspection of transportable refillable LPG cylinders• USA - Department Of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit SP-12706• Canada - Transport Canada (TC) Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety SU-5931

All certificates are issued by external third party globally reputed certification agencies

The cylinders are designed to operate across all possible weather conditions globally from the Minus 40 deg C Antarctic regions to the + 65 Deg C Desert areas

Fire and Safety :

The cylinders are tested when filled with LPG to an intense bonfire both in the vertical and horizontal positions.Soon the sidewalls start melting and LPG starts leaking out from micro pores that are formed.This continues for over 30 minutes until the complete LPG has burned out.Tests have even been conducted by firing at the cylinder with bullets with the result that there is no explosion/ fire caused due to the bullets.The result is that there is a 100 % guarantee against explosion

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Vapor Phase dip tube PRD

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Liquid Service Dip Tube

Liquid Phase

Max Filling Dip-tube

FORKLIFT TRUCK CYLINDERS

Ragasco also has their composite LPG cylinders for Forklift Trucks (FLT) application. They are available in two sizes 10 kg (22 lbs) and 14 kg (31 lbs).

All the features and advantages offered by the LPG composite cylinder is available for this application also.

The FLT cylinders can be delivered with a wide range of valves for liquid service including a USA configured valve with stop-fill function for filling in horizontal position.

Valve description:

• One hole solution - fewer points for potential leaks• Multi function valve, including PRD and Excess Flow Valve• Transparent cylinder, no need for level gauge• Valve fully protected by outer casing• Straight threads reduce torque force into composite walls

Hexagon Composites ASAKorsegata 8P.O. Box 836 Sentrum6001 ÅlesundNORWAYwww.hexagon.noEmail: office@hexagon.noPh: +47 70 11 64 45

Ragasco ASBuilding 306, Industrial ParkBox 50, 2831, Raufoss NORWAY www.ragasco.com Email : info@ragasco.com Ph : +47 61151600

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