Updates on the PED – Not for the faint hearted !

Updates on the PED – Not for the faint hearted !

Recast of Pressure Equipment Directive David Hardacre, Lead Specialist – Design Appraisal Pressure Vessel Manufacturers Forum: 2nd July 2014 Recast of Pressure Equipment Directive: PVMF July 2014 Pressure Equipment Directive – The story so far… • The PED (97/23/EC)...
Updates on the PED – Not for the faint hearted !

Vacuum Receiver Implodes – Video

Watch this … Just as the design of a regular pressure vessel is critical, so is that of a vacuum tank or vacuum vessel.. Or else … Not one of ours – and not designed or intended for vacuum anyway but a handy reminder of what happens when not designed...
Updates on the PED – Not for the faint hearted !

Hoval Pressure Vessel Refurbished

This Hoval pressure vessel picture below has been refurbished at our works in Newark The Hoval air receiver was blasted and the shell and ends thickness tested. The weld seams were ultrasonic tested (they were good !) and finally the Hoval pressure vessel was hydro...
Updates on the PED – Not for the faint hearted !

Vessel Manufacturer or Vessel Fabricator ?

We manufacture AND fabricate pressure vessels WHATEVER the two terms mean ! Following a chat with a (highly respected) customer we decided the terms were synonymous, but perhaps a pressure vessel manufacturer runs more of a production line whereas a pressure vessel...