Pressure Vessel shell failure

The photograph below shows the failure of the shell of a pressure vessel.

This Italian receiver has been imported fully CE marked but was simply not fit for purpose.

The wall thickness of the cylinder is very marginal at just over 2.5 mm thick and has no allowance for bearing with the load and vibration of a compressor on the saddle – let alone being of sound thickness for holding the pressure.
Our equivalent 270 L horizontal receiver has a 5 mm shell thickness !

Vibration from the compressor mounted on top has caused the shell to crack – fortunately the crack was localised the escaped and no one was injured.

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.