Challenges

Scalable storage for varied gas types

Industrial and research environments often require flexible storage solutions for a wide range of gases—such as nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen—each with unique containment and compatibility requirements. Steelhead’s composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) are engineered to accommodate diverse gas chemistries and pressure ratings, offering scalable configurations from lab-scale to industrial-scale deployments.

Harsh operational environments (corrosive, high-temp, remote)

Many industrial and field-based applications expose vessels to extreme conditions, including corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, and remote or rugged terrain. Steelhead’s vessels are built with corrosion-resistant liners and robust composite shells, ensuring long-term durability and performance in environments where traditional metal tanks may degrade or fail.

Compliance with USA and international codes

Global deployment of pressure vessels requires adherence to a complex matrix of regulatory standards, including ASME BPVC, DOT, ISO 11119, and CE certifications. Steelhead’s engineering and quality assurance teams ensure that every vessel meets or exceeds the necessary compliance requirements for safe and legal use across jurisdictions.

Solutions and Recommendations

Large & Ground Storage Vessels

for stationary energy or lab use

  • Steelhead offers high-capacity COPVs for stationary applications such as industrial gas storage, energy buffering, and laboratory research. These vessels are designed for long-term service life, minimal maintenance, and compatibility with a wide range of gases and pressures—making them ideal for both permanent installations and high-precision research environments.
Mobile Transport Solutions

for site-to-site delivery

  • For operations that require gas transport between facilities or to remote locations, Steelhead provides mobile storage systems including skid-mounted and trailer-integrated vessels. These solutions are engineered for safe, efficient transport and rapid deployment, supporting industries such as oil & gas, mining, and field-based R&D.
Testing & Certification

for complex or global deployment

  • Steelhead offers comprehensive testing and certification services, including hydrostatic, burst, and fatigue testing, to validate vessel performance under real-world conditions. This ensures readiness for deployment in regulated environments and supports customers in achieving compliance with both domestic and international standards.

Relevant Projects

Defense breathing air systems, Hydrogen generation & deployment systems

Steelhead’s vessels are used in military-grade breathing air systems and hydrogen generation platforms, where reliability, portability, and safety are paramount. These systems support field operations, mobile energy units, and mission-critical logistics.

Industrial gas storage for Carbon Dioxide, buffer air storage, nitrogen, helium storage and systems

Our COPVs are deployed in industrial facilities for the storage and regulation of various gases used in manufacturing, food processing, and environmental control. Their lightweight design and corrosion resistance make them ideal for both indoor and outdoor installations.

R&D hydrogen testing skids

Steelhead supports research institutions and technology developers with custom hydrogen storage solutions integrated into test skids. These systems enable safe experimentation with fuel cells, electrolyzers, and hydrogen combustion technologies—accelerating innovation in clean energy and propulsion.