High Pressure Vessels for Aerospace | Roben Manufacturing
High Pressure Vessels for the Aerospace Industry
Aerospace applications demand high pressure vessels optimized for extreme performance in weight-critical, reliability-essential environments. From launch vehicle propellant tanks to aircraft hydraulic reservoirs and spacecraft life support systems, aerospace pressure vessels operate at the boundaries of materials science and engineering design. These vessels must withstand launch loads, thermal cycling, vibration, and space environments while meeting the industry’s uncompromising safety and quality standards.
Aerospace Industry Requirements
Aerospace high pressure vessels require minimum weight at maximum performance—every pound saved enables additional payload or extended range. Materials like titanium, aluminum-lithium alloys, and carbon fiber composites achieve strength-to-weight ratios impossible with conventional steels. Fabrication quality must support zero-defect requirements; a single pressure vessel failure can doom a billion-dollar mission. Full process documentation, material traceability, and comprehensive NDE support AS9100 and NASA quality requirements.
High Pressure Vessel Types
Roben Manufacturing provides aerospace customers with:
• Propellant tanks
• High pressure gas storage (helium, nitrogen)
• Hydraulic accumulators
• Life support oxygen tanks
• Composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs)
• Reaction control system tanks
• Environmental control system components
• Test pressure vessels
Key Applications
• Rocket propulsion systems
• Aircraft hydraulic systems
• Spacecraft life support
• Satellite propulsion
• Emergency breathing systems
• Launch vehicle pressurization
• Attitude control systems
• Ground support equipment
Certifications & Standards
All Roben high pressure vessels for aerospace 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 (high pressure applications)
Additional industry-specific certifications and standards are maintained as required for specific applications.
Why Aerospace Companies Choose Roben
With over 65 years serving the aerospace industry, Roben Manufacturing understands the unique demands of your applications. Our engineering team brings deep experience with industry-specific requirements, materials challenges, and regulatory frameworks. From initial concept through delivery and support, we partner with customers to deliver high pressure vessels that perform reliably in the most demanding service conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pressure ranges are available for aerospace applications?
Roben Manufacturing fabricates high pressure vessels across a wide pressure range, from 1,000 PSI to over 60,000 PSI depending on application requirements. Our ASME Section VIII, Division 3 certification enables us to design and build vessels for the most demanding aerospace pressure requirements.
Can you match existing equipment specifications?
Yes, Roben Manufacturing routinely fabricates replacement vessels matched to existing equipment specifications. We can work from original drawings, field measurements, or reverse engineering to deliver compatible replacements that meet current code requirements.
What is the typical lead time?
Lead times vary based on vessel complexity, size, materials, and current production schedule. Standard high pressure vessels typically require 12-20 weeks, while complex or large-scale projects may require longer. Contact our team for project-specific timelines.
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Request a Quote for Aerospace High Pressure Vessels
Contact Roben Manufacturing to discuss your aerospace high pressure vessel requirements.
Phone: (732) 364-6000
Email: sales@robenmfg.com
Address: 760 Vassar Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
www.robenmfg.com
