Who is the manufacturer behind the Global Cylinder brand?
Global Cylinder is the export brand of Ningbo Global Hardware Co., Ltd., a source factory located at No. 90, Jinci Road, Qianwan New District, Cixi, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. The company manufactures LPG gas cylinders, pressure regulators, valves, camping stoves and gas hardware, and exports directly to distributors and gas companies in more than 60 countries.
Is Global Cylinder a factory or a trading company?
Global Cylinder is a factory, not a trading company. Ningbo Global Hardware Co., Ltd. operates a 42,000 m² plant in Cixi, Ningbo with 12 automated production lines and more than 380 employees, which is why customers buy at source-factory pricing rather than through an intermediary.
What sizes of LPG gas cylinders does Global Cylinder make?
The catalogue covers steel LPG cylinders from 2 kg to 50 kg in four series: mini (2–6 kg), small (7–11 kg), standard (12–15 kg) and large (19–50 kg). Water capacities run from 4.8 L for the smallest mini cylinder to 118 L for the 50 kg industrial cylinder.
Which international certificates do the cylinders hold?
LPG cylinders are certified to ISO 4706, EN 1442, DOT-4BA and SANS 4706, and the factory operates an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. Test reports for hydrostatic, burst, leak and material tests are supplied with every order.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
MOQ depends on the model: 100 pieces for large 50 kg industrial cylinders, 500 pieces for mini cylinders, and up to 1,610 pieces for the standard 12.5 kg cylinder. A full container load (1×20′ or 1×40′ HQ) gives the lowest unit price.
How many 12.5 kg cylinders fit in a 40 HQ container?
1,610 pieces of the 12.5 kg cylinder load upright and loose in a 40 HQ container. On standard pallets the figure is approximately 1,200 pieces; adding protective caps or shrink wrap reduces stowage slightly.
Does Global Cylinder offer OEM and ODM services?
Yes. OEM and ODM are standard services: more than 12 body colours, customer logo by screen printing, stencil spraying or pre-printed wrap, custom packaging, choice of valve type and capacity customisation from 2 kg to 50 kg. Custom tooling for a new size typically takes 30–45 days to develop.
How long is the production lead time?
Standard lead time is 25–35 days after receipt of the 30 % deposit. Trial orders and repeat orders can be shipped faster depending on the production schedule at the time of order.
