Ban on oxygen supply to industries stops production of much-required oxygen cylinders
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Two of the largest manufacturers of oxygen cylinders, Everest Kanto Cylinder and Rama Cylinders have stopped production for the past two days due to a shortage of oxygen as supplies meant for industries have been diverted for medical usage, said people in the know. The companies need about two tonnes of oxygen a day each as part of the heat treatment process for manufacturing seamless cylinders.
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Blanket orders to stop the supply of oxygen to industries is unwittingly hampering the oxygen logistics in the country as it has impacted the production of cylinders used to store and ferry the life-saving gas.