Advanced Composites High Pressure Vessels | Roben Manufacturing
Advanced Composites for High Pressure Applications
Advanced composite pressure vessels utilize high-strength fibers—carbon, glass, or aramid—wound around metallic or polymeric liners to create structures with exceptional strength-to-weight performance. Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) vessels achieve pressure ratings exceeding 15,000 PSI at fractions of all-metal vessel weights. These engineered structures leverage the tensile strength of continuous fiber reinforcement while the liner provides permeation resistance and chemical compatibility. Composite vessels have revolutionized applications where weight is critical and metallic corrosion is problematic.
Why Choose Advanced Composites?
Composite pressure vessels offer transformative advantages for specific applications: weight reductions of 50-75% versus steel enable mobile hydrogen storage and aerospace systems; inherent corrosion immunity eliminates maintenance and extends service life in aggressive environments; non-conductive properties prevent electrical hazards and eliminate cathodic protection requirements; and tunable fiber orientations optimize designs for specific loading conditions. While initial costs exceed commodity metals, total ownership costs and performance benefits justify composite selection for demanding applications.
Applications
Advanced Composites high pressure vessels serve:
• Hydrogen fuel storage (Type III, IV)
• CNG vehicle tanks
• Aerospace breathing systems
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Recreational pressure vessels
• Chemical storage tanks
• Launch vehicle pressure systems
• Underwater autonomous vehicles
Material Grades Available
Roben Manufacturing works with:
• Type I: All-metal (baseline)
• Type II: Hoop-wrapped metallic
• Type III: Full composite wrap, metal liner
• Type IV: Full composite, polymer liner
• Type V: Linerless all-composite
• Carbon fiber (T700, T800, IM7)
• E-glass and S-glass reinforcement
Material Properties & Capabilities
• Weight savings: 50-75% vs. steel
• Pressure ratings: up to 15,000+ PSI
• Fatigue life: 15,000+ cycles typical
• Operating temperatures: -40°F to 180°F
• Corrosion and chemical resistant
• Non-magnetic and non-conductive
Certifications & Standards
All Roben advanced composites pressure vessels are manufactured in accordance with:
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Division 3
• ASME Section X (for composite pressure vessels)
• European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
• AD 2000-Merkblatt HP 0 (for high pressure applications)
Our quality management system ensures full material traceability, certified mill test reports, and documented fabrication procedures for every vessel.
Roben Manufacturing Expertise
With over 65 years of pressure vessel fabrication experience, Roben Manufacturing has developed specialized capabilities for working with advanced composites. Our skilled craftsmen, certified welding procedures, and advanced manufacturing equipment ensure optimal results regardless of material complexity. We maintain extensive material supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and reliable availability for all grades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pressure ratings can be achieved with advanced composites?
Achievable pressure ratings depend on vessel geometry, operating temperature, and specific material grade. Roben Manufacturing engineers work with customers to optimize designs that meet pressure requirements while considering material properties, code requirements, and economic factors.
Can Roben fabricate advanced composites vessels to customer specifications?
Absolutely. Roben Manufacturing specializes in custom pressure vessel fabrication. We can build to customer drawings or develop designs from performance specifications. Our engineering team provides material selection guidance to ensure optimal performance and value.
What quality documentation is provided?
All vessels include ASME data reports (U or U2 stamps as applicable), certified mill test reports, NDE reports, hydrostatic test certificates, and dimensional inspection records. Additional documentation per customer requirements is available.
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Request a Quote for Advanced Composites Pressure Vessels
Contact Roben Manufacturing to discuss your high pressure vessel requirements.
Phone: (732) 364-6000
Email: sales@robenmfg.com
Address: 760 Vassar Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
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