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US DOT extends the service life of composite SCBA Cylinders past 15 years
The US DOT announced that it has approved extending the service life of composite SCBA cylinders past 15 years. The cylinder life extension is made possible with Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) testing by Digital Wave Corporation. DOT Notice here: SCBA … Continue reading
Hansho Composites is growing to provide increased service to the Asia Pacific Region
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Composite CNG cylinders – Designing with Statistical Methods, the smart way
Fully wrapped composite cylinders, such as for compressed natural gas (CNG), breathing apparatus, LPG, and other applications benefit from statistical methods for design and production. Composite cylinder designers face many questions: What is the lower limit “allowable” fiber strength that … Continue reading
CNG and Industrial Gas Tube Trailer Testing by MAE, now available in Asia
Mission: To improve safety of bulk gas transportation through better, faster, lower cost testing methods. Digital Wave Corporation and Hansho Composites Technologies team to offer Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) testing, test equipment, and training for CNG and industrial gas tube trailers … Continue reading
Type 4 Composite CNG Cylinders: Major Requirements
Major Requirements for Type 4 Composite CNG Cylinders: Innovation, Low Cost, and Commitment to Excellence The rapidly growing international market for natural gas vehicles (NGV’s) is creating a tremendous need for lightweight, reliable CNG fuel tanks. Industry pioneers like Lincoln Composites … Continue reading
PLASTIC-LINED COMPOSITE CYLINDERS APPROVED BY US DOT
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has finally approved plastic-lined, full composite high pressure gas cylinders for use in SCBA’s (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and SCUBA sets. This marks a big step forward in DOT’s traditionally cautious approach toward … Continue reading
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Mitsubishi Rayon to increase carbon fiber production
GREAT NEWS FOR COMPOSITES FABRICATORSThe Carbon fiber shortage is starting to ease. Mitsubishi Rayon to increase carbon fiber production capacity August 7, 2007: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. (MRC) announced that they are preparing to meet the large increase in demand for … Continue reading
Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo, cars of the future
World’s Largest Alternative Car Show–Now in Its Second Year–to Feature Energy and Transportation Options Hydrogen fuel cell cars, high pressure hydrogen storage infrastructure, and other clean fuel technologies will be shown in Santa Monica, California on October 19 & 20th, … Continue reading
CNG Cylinder Market is Growing Rapidly
The demand for clean-burning Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV’s) buses, taxis, and cars is growing rapidly around the world. This results in an increasing demand for the high pressure compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks to operate the vehicles. The … Continue reading
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LITE fiberglass LPG cylinders suspended by DOT
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) suspended the Special Permit for Lite Cylinder Corporation for manufacturing, selling, and use of its fiberglass LPG Tanks. The suspension letter is located on DOT’s hazmat internet site: suspension letter. According to the letter, 5 … Continue reading
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