AESTHETIC VALUE OF LPG CYLINDER

8.2.5.1          Good aesthetic look of an LPG cylinder definitely helps to improve the image of the Corporation.  To achieve this objective, the painting of the LPG cylinders should be good looking without any scratch and thickness should be minimum as per specification (67 micron).  The paint coat thickness can be measured with the help of an Elcometer (Paint Coat Thickness Measuring Meter).

8.2.5.2          There are 3 types of Elcometers available in the market (a) Digital, (b) Dial type and (c) Magnetic type.  Cost of Digital type Elcometer is very high, while the cost of Dial / Magnetic type Elcometers is reasonable.  The thickness of the paint on the cylinder should be measured with the help of Elcometer in the same plain and without putting any excess pressure on the Elcometer.  In case reading is not taken in the same plain or excess pressure is exerted on the Elcometer, the meter may not give correct reading of the paint thickness. Therefore, necessary precaution should be taken for proper measurement of the paint coat thickness.