Teach Safe Cylinder Handling from Day One

The trouble with learning it the hard way

A large argon or mixed-gas cylinder can weigh around 176 to 220 lb. Without the right equipment, getting one onto a welder means hugging it, or walking it across the floor and heaving it up. Students copy what they see, so if your shop handles cylinders by hand, that's the method they'll learn. And in a room full of trainees, a cylinder that slips is a danger to everyone nearby.

A safer method you can teach

The Cylinder Lifter turns a cylinder change into a simple routine that every student can follow:

1. Secure it. Fasten the cylinder to the frame with the 2" ratchet strap.
2. Raise it. Use the pivot to lift the cylinder mechanically from floor level.
3. Move it. Wheel it to the booth on the 10" puncture-proof wheels.
4. Place it. Set it onto the welding machine or cylinder cart, on platforms up to 10" high.

The frame and pivot carry the load, so neither students nor instructors have to lift or control the cylinder's full weight, and one person can do the whole job.

Why it works in a training shop

• Easy to demonstrate. Its straightforward design suits classroom demonstrations, and the routine is simple to write into your workshop safety procedures.
• Nothing to plug in. There's no motor or battery, so it's ready for the next class without charging.
• Takes full-size cylinders. It's rated for cylinders up to 220 lb and about 10" in diameter, including large argon and mixed-gas cylinders.
• Built for a busy shop. A powder-coated steel frame, an anti-slip foot grip and wheels that can't go flat.
• Fits beside the cylinder store. It measures 55" x 20" x 18.5" and weighs 57 lb.

Talk to us about your program

We welcome conversations with welding schools, colleges and training providers. Tell us how many shops or booths you need to cover through our quote form, and we'll put together a price. Every Cylinder Lifter comes with a 12-month warranty.