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## [A Leak is a Leak: Stop it Before it Stops You](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/a-leak-is-a-leak-stop-it-before-it-stops-you)

 By: [Craig Pagano](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/author/craig-pagano)   
April 28th, 2025

Loose fittings, worn hoses, cracked seals – they all add up to a big problem. Hands down, wherever there’s a leak, there’s wasted product and wasted dollars. Even the tiniest leak can result in significant consequences, either in lost productivity or in the most dire circumstances, loss of life.

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## [What Does an RPV Valve do?](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/what-does-an-rpv-valve-do)

 By: [Craig Pagano](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/author/craig-pagano)   
December 10th, 2024

RPV stands for Residual Pressure Valve, and it’s a vital component for maintaining positive pressure within a cylinder or tank. RPVs are considered safety devices because they prevent contaminants from entering the cylinder and interfering with the flow of CO2.

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## [Correctly Sizing Micro Bulk Tanks](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/correctly-sizing-micro-bulk-tanks)

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November 13th, 2024

There are a lot of sizing options when it comes to micro bulk tanks, so how do you know what you need? And how important is correct sizing anyway?

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## [Now Available: 7500L & 8100L Arctic Fox Microbulks!](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/7500l-8100l-arctic-fox-microbulks)

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August 8th, 2024

Ratermann is excited to announce two new sizes of the Arctic Fox microbulk tanks: 7500L and 8100L! The new sizes round out our full Arctic Fox mini and microbulk offering from 1500L to 8100L, covering a wide range of needs and applications.

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## [Welding Safety: Flame-Retardant Clothing & PPE](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/welding-safety-flame-retardant-clothing-ppe)

 By: [Craig Pagano](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/author/craig-pagano)   
August 1st, 2024

Anyone performing welding or hot work needs to take as many precautions as possible to avoid starting a fire. In a previous blog post, we shared five basic fire safety tips for welders. In this post, we’ll focus a little more closely on clothing and other soft materials.

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## [5 Basic Fire Safety Tips for Welders](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/5-basic-fire-safety-tips-for-welders)

 By: [Craig Pagano](https://rmi.rmimfg.com/ratermann-blog/author/craig-pagano)   
June 26th, 2024

According to the most recent data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 3,396 structure fires caused by welding or hot work between 2017 and 2021. Welding torches were the primary cause cited in the majority of the fires. The good news is that welding and hot work fires are preventable when the right precautions are taken.

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