Industrial Pressure Vessels and Pressure Tanks

All pressure vessels and pressure tanks delivered by West Welding are fully customized. Instead of offering standard catalogue products, each unit is designed based on the specific process, operating conditions and material requirements of the project.

Our pressure equipment solutions include:

Pressure equipment is manufactured for a wide range of substances, including carbon dioxide, hydrogen, ammonia and methane, as well as other commonly used media.

West Welding has delivered pressure vessels operating at pressures of up to 400 bar, with hydrostatic test pressures approaching 600 bar. Pressure vessels can be manufactured with weights of up to approximately 400 tonnes, enabling use in large-scale industrial applications. These deliveries demonstrate our capability to execute highly demanding pressure vessel projects.

West Welding specialises in the manufacturing of large and technically demanding pressure vessels and pressure equipment. The company has extensive experience working with advanced materials and thick-walled structures, ensuring durability and long service life in harsh operating conditions.

Materials for Demanding Pressure Equipment

Solutions are designed to withstand corrosion, high pressures and temperature fluctuations in demanding industrial and process applications.

Key material capabilities include the use of:

These materials are used in pressure vessels where corrosion resistance is critical. Advanced welding methods are applied to guarantee structural integrity, even in high-pressure and high-temperature environments.

Cladding and Overlay Welding

In demanding process applications, cladding, also known as overlay welding, is used. In this process, a corrosion-resistant layer is welded onto the base material of the pressure equipment.

This ensures long service life and the required corrosion resistance without manufacturing the entire device from special materials. Cladding forms a permanent, mechanically durable part of the equipment and is especially suited for high-pressure and demanding process conditions.

Titanium and Special Materials

Material expertise also includes the use of special materials such as titanium. Titanium is used in applications requiring exceptional corrosion resistance and strength combined with low weight.

Its processing and welding require strict control of cleanliness, environment and processes, highlighting the importance of material expertise in manufacturing demanding pressure equipment.

Manufacturing Capacity for Large and Complex Equipment

West Welding’s production capacity enables the manufacturing of large and technically complex pressure equipment, supported by appropriate facilities, equipment and advanced welding expertise.

This includes the handling of thick-walled structures and special materials required in demanding pressure equipment applications.

West Welding’s solutions support green transition projects across industries. Pressure vessels and process equipment are used in hydrogen applications, carbon capture and storage, new fuel solutions, and energy sector applications such as thermal energy storage.

In carbon capture, pressure vessels and heat exchangers play a key role in flue gas treatment and process control. West Welding has supplied equipment for a carbon capture project in Norway, where flue gases from a cement plant are processed for capture using pipe heat exchangers specifically designed and optimized for the process.

The green transition is also visible in maritime applications, where low-emission fuels require new tank and system solutions. LNG fuel systems demand structurally demanding vessels that account for low temperatures, pressure conditions, and marine loads. In these applications, pressure vessel design and manufacturing support safe fuel storage and handling in modern, energy-efficient shipping.

As energy systems evolve, pressure vessels and process equipment play a key role in enabling controlled and reliable processes across carbon capture, alternative fuels, and energy storage applications.

Design is based on essential safety requirements covering dimensioning, material selection, welding methods, inspections, and testing. This ensures that pressure vessels meet operational and safety requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Within the EU, pressure vessels are regulated by the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED), which defines requirements for design, manufacturing, and conformity assessment when the maximum allowable pressure exceeds 0.5 bar. CE marking in accordance with PED is required to place pressure equipment on the European Economic Area market.

In Finland, the use, supervision, and lifecycle obligations of pressure equipment are governed by the Pressure Equipment Act (1144/2016). The law defines responsibilities of manufacturers, owners, and operators, as well as requirements for placement, registration, and inspections. Periodic inspections are required for registered equipment, and the supervising authority is Tukes (Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency).

Considering standards, PED requirements, and national legislation already in the design and manufacturing phases facilitates approval, commissioning, and regulatory processes, while supporting safe and controlled operation in process environments.