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Pressure Vessels

Autoclave Engineers’ Pressure Vessels are available in several different closure styles, materials, and sizes. They have been designed for use at very high temperatures and pressures. Can be used for batch type chemical reactions, downhole simulation, catalyst research, or as ballast vessels.

EZE-Seal® Pressure Vessels

Easy opening vessel with advantages of a bolted flange at low bolt torque

Low bolt torque requirements
Standard volumes 60 ml to 4 Liters
Pressures 1,100 & 3,300 psi @ 850°F (76 & 228 bar @ 454°C)
Interchangeable vessel bodies
Metal or elastomer seals
316SS (std)
Other materials available

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ZipperClave® Pressure Vessels

Fastest and most easily opened pressure vessel design

The ZipperClave® utilizes a quick open, "no tools" closure
Standard volumes 500 ml to 4 Liters
Pressure rating 2,200 psi (152 bar @ 232°C)
Wide variety of elastomer seals available
316SS (std)
Other materials available.

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Cone Closure (Tube) Catalyst Reactors

Tube reactors up to .44" ID for high pressure catalyst research

A standard, high pressure, laboratory, continuous flow, packed bed reactor
Pressure ratings to 60,000 psig (4,137 bar)
Temperature ratings to 650°C
316SS material
Capacity range (1.8 - 45.5 cm³ )
ANSI/ASME B31.3 rated
Connects with AE coned-and-threaded fitting

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O-Ring Closure Pressure Vessels

Economical vessel alternative for very high pressure applications

Simple, reliable, and economical
Standard volumes 100 ml to 2 Liters
Pressures 10,000 to 60,000 psi (724 to 4,137 bar @ 22°C)
Temperatures to 260°C at reduced pressure
O-ring seals
316SS, A-286, and alloy steel materials
ASME code
Other sizes & materials available

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Gasche Resilient Thread Closure Pressure Vessels

Improved thread design provides superior safety and service

Unique closure has numerous advantages over conventional threaded designs
Inside diameters ranging to 48"
Pressures to 48,000 psi (3,309 bar @ 22°C)
Metal or elastomer seal
Alloy steel
Straight or tapered thread profile
Custom sizes and materials

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Bolted Closure Pressure Vessels

Versatile pressure vessel design, suitable for many applications

Noted for ease of assembly and flexibility
Standard volumes 300 ml to 7.5 Liters
Pressure rating 2,000 to 6,000 psi (138 to 413 bar@ 22°C)
Temperatures to 1,400°F (760°C) at reduced pressure
Metal or elastomer seals
316SS (std)
Other materials available

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AE Closure Pressure Vessels

Vessels for high pressures & temperatures where metals seals are a must

Self-energizing Bridgeman seal
Standard volumes 100 ml to 2 Liters
Pressures 10,000 to 30,000 psi (724 to 2,070 bar @ 22°C)
Temperatures to 649°C at reduced pressure
Metal seals
316SS, A-286, and alloy steel materials
ASME code
Other sizes & materials available

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Kuentzel (Tube) Fixed Bed Reactors

High flow tube reactor with 1" ID for fixed bed catalyst research

A standard high pressure laboratory high flow, packed catalyst reactor
Temperature ratings up to 650°C
316SS material
Capacity range (103 - 193 cm³)
Pressure ratings up to 11,000 psig (758 bar)
ASME code stamp option
Connects with AE coned-and-threaded fitting

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Threadless Pin Closure Pressure Vessels

Quick opening vessels suited for rapid cyclic operation

Designed for high cyclic life
Closure may be easily automated
ID's ranging from 2 to 6"
Pressures to 150,000 psi (10,355 bar @ 38°C)
Elastomer seal
Alloy or Stainless steel
ASME code
Other sizes & materials available

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