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Pressure Vessels
Heatxforce provides expert design, manufacture, installation, inspection and maintenance services for bespoke Pressure Vessels used across commercial, industrial and process applications. Engineered to safely contain liquids and gases under pressure, our pressure vessels are designed to meet the highest standards of safety, performance and regulatory compliance.
As part of The Force Group, Heatxforce combines specialist thermal management expertise with in-house design, fabrication, coded welding and pressure equipment manufacturing capabilities. Working collaboratively across the Group allows us to deliver complete pressure vessel solutions, from concept and detailed engineering through to manufacture, factory testing, installation and commissioning.
Whether you require a new pressure vessel, replacement equipment or modifications to existing plant, our experienced engineers provide fully engineered solutions tailored to your operational requirements.
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Pressure Vessels Explained
What is a Pressure Vessel?
A pressure vessel is a sealed container specifically designed to safely store or process liquids and gases at pressures significantly different from atmospheric conditions. Pressure vessels are used throughout industry for heating, cooling, storage, chemical processing and energy generation, where safe containment and pressure control are critical.
Every vessel is engineered to suit the operating pressure, temperature, fluid compatibility and application while complying with recognised pressure equipment standards.
What are Pressure Vessels Used For?
Pressure vessels are essential components across a wide range of industrial processes where fluids or gases must be safely stored, separated or processed under pressure.
Typical Applications
- Hot and chilled water systems
- Compressed air storage
- Steam systems
- Chemical processing
- Oil & gas facilities
- Food and beverage production
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Energy centres
- Process plants
- Heat transfer systems
Why Choose Heatxforce Pressure Vessels?
Complete Turnkey Solution
From initial design through manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning, we manage every stage of the project while providing a single point of responsibility.
Bespoke Engineered Design
Every pressure vessel is designed to suit your operating pressures, temperatures, process media and installation requirements, ensuring optimum performance and full compliance.
Manufactured to Recognised Standards
Our vessels are manufactured using certified materials, approved welding procedures and rigorous quality control processes to ensure long-term reliability.
Designed for Long-Term Performance
Heavy-duty construction, corrosion-resistant materials and precision fabrication deliver dependable operation and extended service life.
What's Included?
Depending on the application, our pressure vessel solutions can include:
- Vertical or horizontal pressure vessels
- Receiver vessels
- Buffer vessels
- Expansion vessels
- Air receivers
- Process vessels
- Separator vessels
- Pressure relief valves
- Instrumentation
- Access manways
- Internal baffles
- Nozzles and flanged connections
- Structural support systems
- Protective coatings and insulation (where required)
Pressure Vessel Services
Specification & Design
Our engineers work closely with clients to design pressure vessels that meet the exact demands of their application. We assess operating pressures, temperatures, process media, corrosion allowances and installation constraints to develop fully compliant vessel designs that deliver safe, efficient and reliable long-term performance.
Installation & Commissioning
Heatxforce provides complete installation and commissioning services, including vessel positioning, structural support installation, pipework integration, pressure testing, safety valve verification and operational performance checks. Every installation is commissioned to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation from day one.
Overhaul & Repair
Our experienced engineers carry out detailed vessel inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), coded welding repairs, nozzle modifications, replacement of damaged components and pressure testing. Where vessels have reached the end of their service life, we can manufacture and install bespoke replacement equipment designed to current industry standards.
Maintenance & Service
Routine inspection and preventative maintenance are essential for ensuring the continued safety, reliability and compliance of pressure equipment. Our maintenance programmes include visual inspections, thickness surveys, corrosion monitoring, pressure testing, safety device inspections and condition assessments, helping to maximise equipment life, minimise downtime and ensure continued regulatory compliance.
Why Heatxforce?
Choosing Heatxforce means choosing more than a pressure vessel supplier.
Backed by the engineering expertise of The Force Group, we deliver complete pressure equipment solutions that combine specialist design knowledge with in-house fabrication, coded welding, inspection, testing and project delivery. This integrated approach provides a single point of responsibility, consistent quality and fully engineered solutions tailored to your operational requirements.
Codes, Standards & Certifications
Heatxforce build pressure equipment in accordance with PD5500 and ASME VIII Pressure vessel codes whilst conforming to the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and UKCA Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations (PESR), which are mandatory inspection requirements applicable to pressure vessels and systems.
Our welding procedures are in accordance with ISO 15614-1 and ASME IX.
Welder qualifications are in accordance with ISO 9606-1 and ASME IX.
All of our welding related qualifications are certified by TUV Nord.
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