12.5 kg Steel LPG Cylinder for Household Cooking

Overview

What it is

This is a welded steel cylinder sized for 12.5 kg of LPG, the common domestic cooking size in many markets. The shell is made from HP295 and Q235 steel, with a 2.5 mm wall, a 300 mm outer diameter and a water capacity of 26.5 L.

Why this size sells

A 12.5 kg cylinder is light enough for one person to carry and swap at home, and large enough to run a family kitchen for weeks. For distributors, it is a volume line: easy to stack, easy to deliver by truck or motorbike, and familiar to customers.

Valve, test and markings

Different countries require different valve connections, test pressures and markings, and some require a specific approval stamp. The valve type, test requirements and cylinder markings are matched to the destination country’s rules and written into the order paperwork.

Where it is used

• Home kitchens in urban and rural areas
• Small food businesses
• Distributor stock for refill and exchange schemes

Shipping

Cylinders ship empty. We plan palletizing or loose loading to get the most units into each container, and stacking height is planned around the port and yard equipment.

Options and quality checks

Valve type and thread, cylinder color, logo and printing, foot ring and carrying handle style can be selected. Inspections such as a hydraulic test or a weight check on each cylinder follow the destination regulator’s requirements and are listed in the inspection plan before production.

12.5 kg versus 15 kg and 45 kg cylinders

Most households buy a cylinder of this size. The 12.5 kg size is built around the home cooking-gas market: it is small enough for one person to carry, short enough to fit under a kitchen counter and quick to exchange. Our 15 kg cylinder is for slightly heavier users, such as a family with a gas water heater or a small eatery. The 45 kg cylinder serves commercial kitchens and small industry, where cylinders are moved by trolley and fewer exchanges matter more than portability.

The stated dimensions (300 mm outer diameter, 2.5 mm wall, 26.5 L water capacity) apply to this size only. If you already run filling equipment, check that the neck thread, valve type, foot ring and height match your rack and scale. If you are building a new exchange network, stay with one size per product line to simplify logistics. The country of use sets the matching valve and test requirements.