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PRESSURE VESSELS

	Operate at temperatures of up to 300°F (149°C - see specifications below).
	Operate over a wide range of positive or negative pressures (may require optional vacuum closure).
	Type 316 Stainless steel is recommended for high salt and low pH applications; Type 304 stainless steel is recommended for high pressure and high temperature applications.

Sample filtration setup with a pressure vessel.

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Product Specifications: Stainless Steel Pressure Vessels

Listed are the maximum pressure per temperature values for these units. Please note that actual operational values may be lower than listed below*.

Type 304 SS: 1, 3, and 5 Gallon

Maximum Temperature		Maximum Pressure
Maximum Temperature		Standard		Wide Mouth
°F	°C	psi	MPa	psi	MPa
100	38	175	1.21	140	0.97
150	66	170	1.17	135	0.93
200	93	165	1.14	130	0.90
250	121	160	1.10	130	0.90
300	149	155	1.07	125	0.86

Type 304 SS: 8 and 10 Gallon

Maximum Temperature		Maximum Pressure
Maximum Temperature		Standard		Wide Mouth
°F	°C	psi	MPa	psi	MPa
100	38	130	0.90	129	0.89
150	66	130	0.90	125	0.86
200	93	120	0.83	120	0.83
250	121	120	0.83	115	0.79
300	149	115	0.79	110	0.76

Type 316L SS: 1, 3, and 5 Gallon

Maximum Temperature		Maximum Pressure
Maximum Temperature		Standard		Wide Mouth
°F	°C	psi	MPa	psi	MPa
100	38	155	1.07	130	0.90
150	66	155	1.07	130	0.90
200	93	155	1.07	130	0.90
250	121	155	1.07	130	0.90
300	149	150	1.03	125	0.86

Type 316L SS: 8 and 10 Gallon

Maximum Temperature		Maximum Pressure
Maximum Temperature		Standard		Wide Mouth
°F	°C	psi	MPa	psi	MPa
100	38	115	0.79	115	0.79
150	66	115	0.79	115	0.79
200	93	115	0.79	115	0.79
250	121	115	0.79	110	0.76
300	149	110	0.76	110	0.76

*Maximum operating temperature and pressure may be limited by vent relief valve maximum pressure, O-ring maximum temperature, rubber skirt maximum temperature, or other factors.

Ordering Information: Stainless Steel Pressure Vessels

Choose the appropriate Capacity, Material Type, and Closure from the chart below to select a catalog number. Pressure vessels are manufactured in an ISO 9001 facility, and ASME certification is available upon request.
Pressure vessels include main vessel and base, closure assemby, and dip tube assembly. Accessories such as fittings, valves, and gauges, and O-rings are available as optional accessories. For price and availablity on pressure vessels or for information on accessories, call us at 1-800-334-7132 or click here to contact us by email.

Capacity*	Standard Closure		Wide Mouth Closure
Capacity*	304 SS	316L SS	304 SS	316L SS
1 gallon	720140	720160	740140	740160
3 gallon	720340	720360	740340	740360
5 gallon	720540	720560	740540	740560
8 gallon	730840	730860	740840	740860
10 gallon	731040	731060	741040	741060

*Additional sizes available by special order.

1-gal vessel, shown with optional accessories.

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