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Advanced Cylinder Management
Our Advanced Cylinder Management System
Every cylinder that leaves Middlesex has a unique barcode for accurate, real-time tracking.
From life science incubators to manufacturing plants and research and testing facilities, Middlesex customers operate in extremely busy environments. In these hectic workspaces, keeping track of all the gas cylinders that are ordered, delivered, used, stored, and returned is a challenge. Our Advanced Cylinder Management System helps our customers stay on top of this critical task and achieve their safety, compliance, and operational and cost efficiency goals.
Why Use Advanced Cylinder Management?
- Every cylinder coming in and out of your building is tracked using a unique barcode.
- Several cylinder tracking options are available.
- Cylinder activity reports are provided by Middlesex upon request.
- Lost or “swapped” cylinder issues and related rental fees are reduced.
Middlesex Gases Helps You Simplify Cylinder Management
How Does Advanced Cylinder Management Work?
The steps we use to track cylinders entering and exiting our customers’ premises include:
- Every Middlesex cylinder is assigned a unique barcode on its “born-on” date.
- Our gas professionals scan these barcodes as they move from the prep area to the filling plant, loading dock, customer site, and, eventually, back to Middlesex.
- Cylinder data—like fill level, gas type, and delivery date—is captured and automatically stored in a database.
- Customers can request an online account with Middlesex to access cylinder data.
How Does Advanced Cylinder Management Benefit You?
This automated tracking system helps improve inventory management, regulatory compliance, and overall safety and efficiency by:
- Minimizing the chances that a cylinder will be misplaced or that end users will “swap” cylinders.
- Providing access to serial numbers, gas types, expiration dates, and other key cylinder information.
- Offering insight and tools that help with the management of cylinder inventory, usage, and rental billing.
Enhance Tracking and Monitoring of Gases with Wireless Telemetry
Middlesex also offers customers a Wireless Telemetry System designed for remote monitoring of high-pressure cylinders, cryopreservation equipment, and Bulk/MicroBulk gas systems. This technology, powered by CylConnect®, enables 24/7 oversight of gas inventory levels and pressure, as well as potential equipment issues. By combining the logistical data of advanced cylinder management with the remote insights of wireless telemetry, customers gain greater control over their gas supply, safety, and spending.
