Whatever the application, choosing the right gas cylinder is essential. In this post, Tony Morrin, Technical Director at AMS Composite Cylinders, explores the different types of cylinder available on the market today, and what you need to consider when choosing gas cylinders for a range of applications. Cylinder Types Explained Type 1 Gas Cylinders – [...]
Part 2 – Real World Transport Applications Transport is going sustainable at a faster rate than ever before – with the world moving to more sustainable electric vehicle technology for road, rail, sea and air applications. Two technologies are driving this change – lithium ion batteries, and hydrogen fuel cells. At AMS Composite Cylinders, we’ve [...]
Part 1 – Technology and Environmental Impact Transport is changing. As the world looks for green, sustainable long term alternatives to fossil fuels, we’re seeing electric vehicle technology becoming more prevalent in road, rail, sea and air applications. Two technologies are driving much of this transformation: lithium ion batteries, and hydrogen fuel cells. At AMS [...]
COVID-19 continues to place a huge burden on health services across the globe – and one of the central challenges is meeting the huge increase in demand for medical oxygen. For patients with severe COVID-19 infection, oxygen therapy is an essential intervention. A high proportion of those who are hospitalised can develop pneumonia. As breathing [...]
Where do your gas cylinders really come from? Do you know how they are manufactured? What about where the raw materials are sourced from? For every business, having a robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability policy is now essential – and today, that means knowing your suppliers inside and out. For forward thinking businesses, [...]
At AMS Composite Cylinders, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards across our global operations. We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to any kind of unethical business behaviour - and this runs through our entire supply chain. As part of this commitment, all of our suppliers around the world must [...]
This November, the AMS team is heading back to Düsseldorf, Germany, to exhibit at Medica 2019. Medica is the world’s largest trade fair for the medical sector, and this year’s event runs from 18th – 21st November at the Messe Düsseldorf. You’ll find the AMS stand at Hall 11 / C29. Medica is the world [...]
Whichever industry you operate in – sustainability is big news. It’s never been more important for businesses to take responsibility, and to operate in a sustainable, environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner. The world of gas cylinders is no different - and at AMS, we take our commitment to sustainability seriously. Our responsibility doesn’t end [...]
European hydrogen fuel cell specialists, Pragma Industries, has successfully increased the maximum range of its pioneering hydrogen fuel cell bike by 50%, using one of our advanced, high-pressure gas cylinders. A fleet of its fuel cell Alpha bikes will now be heading to the G7 World Summit, to provide sustainable transport for journalists covering the [...]
Carbon fibre is transforming the world as we know it. Extremely light and incredibly strong, it’s being used to improve the performance and efficiency of a huge number of products and industries – from aviation, automotive and renewable energy, to sports equipment and technology. It’s also the material that enables us to create our ultra-lightweight, [...]