Transport equipment must be safe and reliable. Compared to standard metal gas cylinder carts, all-plastic carts generate no frictional sparks during transport, are corrosion-resistant, operate silently, and require no maintenance. Additionally, all-plastic carts offer superior functionality, balance, and maneuverability; they are lightweight, easy to handle, and durable. They are suitable for use on various surfaces and can accommodate cylinders with diameters of up to 31 cm.
Cylinder caps (except for cylinders with built-in protective shrouds) and shock-absorbing rings (except for cylinder bundles) must be properly fitted. Cylinders must be loaded and unloaded gently; throwing, sliding, rolling, or knocking them against other objects is strictly prohibited.
Electromagnetic lifting devices and metal chains or cables must not be used for hoisting operations.
Cylinders containing gases that could cause combustion, explosion, or the formation of toxic substances upon contact must not be transported in the same vehicle (or compartment). Flammable, corrosive, or chemically reactive materials must not be transported alongside gas cylinders.
When transporting by vehicle, cylinders must be securely fastened. If placed upright, the vehicle's side walls must extend at least two-thirds of the cylinder's height; if placed horizontally, the valve ends must all face the same direction, and the stacking height must not exceed five layers or the height of the vehicle's side walls.
During summer transport, shading measures must be used to prevent exposure to direct sunlight; transport through busy urban areas should be avoided during daylight hours.
Open flames and smoking are strictly prohibited when transporting cylinders containing flammable gases. Fire-extinguishing equipment must be carried on the transport vehicle.
Vehicles or vessels transporting gas cylinders must not park near busy urban centers or densely populated areas such as schools, theaters, or large stores. When parked, the driver and the accompanying attendant must not leave the vehicle or vessel unattended at the same time.
Transporting cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) over distances exceeding 50 kilometers is strictly prohibited.
The transport of filled gas cylinders must strictly comply with regulations governing the transport of hazardous materials.
Transport enterprises must establish emergency response procedures for accidents, and drivers and accompanying attendants must be trained to handle such situations correctly.