Linde developed a new range of carbon fibre wrapped gas cylinders. Lighter than steel cylinders and equipped with in-built digital intelligence and regulators.
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Linde developed a new range of carbon fibre wrapped gas cylinders. Lighter than steel cylinders and equipped with in-built digital intelligence and regulators.
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