Industrial Gas Cylinders for Storage and Transportation Solutions
For over a century, CP Industries has been the world leader in manufacturing seamless pressure vessels and high-pressure jumbo cylinders for the safe and reliable containment of industrial and specialty gases.
We provide a full line of seamless steel and composite gas cylinders and pressure vessels, emphasizing compliance, safety, and operational longevity for gases like oxygen, nitrogen, helium, argon, and high-pressure hydrogen.
Overview of CP Industries’ Industrial Gas Cylinders
CP Industries designs and manufactures vessels that provide proficient, efficient, and economical containment for compressed and liquefied gases under a wide range of service conditions.
Seamless Steel and Composite Vessel Options
We offer core vessel types to optimize for specific applications, ranging from high-durability steel to ultralight composites:
- Seamless Steel Vessels (Type I): Our time-tested seamless steel pressure vessels are the backbone of industrial gas storage and transport. They offer maximum durability and a long service life, serving as an economical and reliable containment solution for bulk gas volumes.
- Composite Vessels (Type IV): For applications where weight and space are critical, such as certain mobile and vehicle-based systems, we offer fully composite Type IV cylinders. These vessels feature a seamless non-metallic liner and a full carbon fiber wrap. This design allows for a weight reduction of nearly 80% compared to traditional steel, making them the ideal choice for maximizing payload and fuel efficiency in alternative fuel applications like CNG and hydrogen.
Safety and Compliance Standards (DOT, ASME, ISO)
Our commitment to safety is demonstrated by the standards we meet and uphold:
- DOT Compliance: All transportation vessels are manufactured in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications, including DOT 3A, 3AA, 3AAX, and 3T.
- ASME Standards: Vessels for stationary ground storage are designed and constructed to meet American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2. For ultra-high-pressure applications (e.g., up to 15,000 psi for hydrogen), we collaborate with end users to design solutions compliant with ASME Section VIII, Division 3.
- ISO and International Certifications: We hold global certifications, including ISO 11120 specifications, U.N./U.S., Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED), KGSC, and China SELO, enabling international shipping and use.
Transportation of Industrial Gases
We specialize in high-quality trailers and modules engineered for the logistics of industrial gas, ensuring maximum payload and total regulatory adherence across all modes of transport.
Tube Trailers and Compressed Gas Tube Trailers
Our transport solutions utilize our precision-engineered pressure vessels, often referred to as gas tubes, integrated into specialized assemblies:
- Tube Trailers: We deliver full highway trailer solutions for domestic and international transport, optimized for maximum payload while complying with local bridge laws.
- Multiple-Element Gas Containers (MEGCs): For cost-effective ocean shipping and complex logistics, we offer MEGC modules. The durable construction of these module frames is certified to comply with IMDG, U.S. DOT, and U.N. rules, enabling them to be stacked and loaded onto container chassis.
The high-strength compressed cylinders within these assemblies are the core component of every compressed gas tube trailer, providing an efficient means of distributing industrial and alternative fuels.
Meeting Regulatory Requirements
CP Industries manages complex regulatory environments to keep your fleet in service:
- Our comprehensive compliance includes Canadian regulations, IMDG, U.N. rules, and certifications like TPED.
- We assist with vessel requalification intervals, which are five years for DOT specifications and 10 years for ISO (with potential variation to five years depending on the gas service).
Best Practices for Safe Transport
Safe transport requires a durable product and smart engineering. Our custom designs meet your specifications and payload goals, ensuring a reliable transport solution. We use strong, seamless steel construction and rigorous quality control, including ultrasonic shear wave testing, to guarantee vessel integrity under a wide range of service conditions.
Ground Storage Applications
For fixed installations, we provide engineered storage solutions, from single seamless pressure vessels to custom high-pressure banks, designed for demanding industrial environments.
High-Pressure Storage Banks
We manufacture single vessels and finished multi-vessel assemblies, complete with valves and piping manifolds, for high-pressure storage needs:
- Ultra-High Pressure: Our vessels are rated up to 12,000 psi for standard compressed gas applications, and up to 15,000 psi for highly specialized hydrogen and helium storage, leveraging our advanced ASME Division 3 design capabilities.
- Cascade Banking: Assemblies can be customized with various vessel sizes and pressures to meet end user cascade banking demands, optimizing the efficiency of gas delivery and use.
Bulk Storage for Helium, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Other Gases
Our stationary vessels are vital for the bulk containment of high-pressure gases. We strictly control the ultimate tensile strength of the steel and vessel construction to proactively avoid material degradation phenomena like sulfide stress cracking and hydrogen embrittlement, ensuring safety and longevity in gas service. We provide solutions for bulk storage of nitrogen, air, heliox, and many other permanent and liquefiable gases.
Specialty Gas Applications
We deliver specialized high-pressure vessels for critical and unique applications, including:
- Large air pressure vessel systems for deep-water offshore platforms.
- Motion compensation systems on drill ships.
- High-pressure breathing air cylinders for diving operations and emergency evacuation situations.
Special Cleaning and Electronic-Grade Applications
Maintaining gas purity is nonnegotiable for specialty industrial processes. CP Industries offers precision services to ensure maximum purity.
Precision Cleaning for Purity-Sensitive Gases
We provide special internal cleaning services to prepare pressure vessels for the most purity-sensitive gases. This meticulous process removes contaminants that could compromise the gas, especially at the high pressures our vessels are designed to contain.
Use in Semiconductor and Specialty Gas Industries
Our precision cleaning capabilities directly support industries that require ultra-high purity, such as the semiconductor manufacturing sector, where even minute impurities can cause process failure. By providing this cleaning, we guarantee the vessel’s interior meets the necessary electronic-grade standards for specialty gas delivery.
Why Choose CP Industries for Industrial Gases?
With a legacy of manufacturing excellence since 1897, CP Industries provides unparalleled reliability, technical depth, and customized solutions that support critical gas applications and extend the life of your assets.
Proven Track Record in Industrial Gas Solutions
As a worldwide supplier, we have a distinguished track record of delivering superior products that offer safety, efficiency, and exceptional durability. Furthermore, we offer comprehensive OEM refurbishment services to help older vessels and trailer assemblies achieve their maximum potential service life, bringing them back to like-new conditions.
Technical Support and Custom Engineering
Our value-add goes beyond manufacturing. We provide comprehensive technical assistance on installation techniques, custom paint systems, and seismic bracing. We also offer continuing support long after your system is up and running. Our engineering team collaborates with you from the initial concept to produce custom designs that precisely meet your operational and payload requirements.
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