HSE report on Failed Air Receivers ( not Abbotts !)

10 air receivers were tested and 10 air receivers failed.

There are massive savings (and PROFITS) to be made by reducing the shell of an air receiver by 1mm.

The 25% savings by taking 1mm off a 4mm thick Air Receiver is massive, and so is the temptation to cut costs and CE mark substandard goods.

See the attached report – and check you are getting the valid CE marked receiver you are paying for…

Catherine Hardy Pressure Vessel Forum pres (2)

Henry Price

Henry Price is a senior figure at Abbotts & Co (Newark) Ltd, a Nottinghamshire manufacturer with over 155 years of heritage in crafting high-quality air receivers and pressure vessels. Building on the company’s long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, Henry champions innovation while preserving the traditional skills that have defined Abbotts & Co since the 19th century. His work focuses on blending precision manufacturing with modern standards, ensuring every vessel meets the rigorous demands of today’s industrial environment while honouring the company’s remarkable legacy.