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From our Bridgend (South Wales, UK) facility we design and manufacture pressure vessels and pressurised columns for the petroleum, nuclear power, water and petrochemical industries, as well as a variety of shop-built carbon steel and stainless steel storage tanks and drums.
Used in many different industries, a heat exchanger is a piece of equipment that moves heat between liquids and gases in separate containers, without them coming into contact. It uses cold water or air to remove heat from one space to another. Here at Vessco Engineering, we manufacture and supply custom-built heat exchangers for our…
Read MoreThere are several codes and standards that are used to regulate the design, construction and use of pressure vessels in the UK. They govern the safety requirements, standardisation of manufacturing, and maintenance of all types of pressure vessels in the UK. Some of them cover wider regions including the EU, USA and some just the…
Read MoreTransporting the largest pressure vessels by road is a complex task, as regulations on safety, size, weight, and dimensions need to be kept. With tight corners, bridges and tunnels being common obstacles on UK roads, careful route planning, and co-operation with local transport authorities and haulage companies is needed to ensure a safe and legally…
Read MoreAll types of pressure vessel in the oil and gas, water treatment, nuclear power and indeed all engineering sectors require routine testing to ensure they continue to meet industry regulations of safety and quality. Different types of pressure vessel will need testing at different times and frequencies, depending on the material they are made from,…
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that Vessco Engineering have been able to return to our building as of this morning and, whilst we may have a few little niggles to work through due to the loss of power etc, we are essentially now back to normal working. Our Project Engineers will communicate with you individually…
Read MoreThis statement is to advise that on Friday night there was a large fire at the Bridgend Industrial Estate where Vessco Engineering is based. Luckily there was no injury to any persons and our building wasn’t damaged, but the fire was in the building opposite us and has led to ongoing access issues. At the moment the…
Read MoreAbingdon-based pressure-vessel fabrication specialist LTi Metaltech acquires Bridgend-based Vessco Engineering Ltd The award-winning fabrication business, LTi Metaltech, completed the acquisition recently, with the former owner of Vessco Engineering, Julian Vance-Daniel, remaining in the combined group in a senior Business Development role. LTI Metaltech were ably supported and advised throughout the acquisition process by Oxford-based Shaw…
Read MorePressure vessels must be designed and manufactured to operate safely at a specified pressure andtemperature, as the risks of poor design are significant. Pressure vessels that are unable towithstand the stresses caused by pressure and temperature extremes could fail, causing them torupture or explode. For this reason, pressure vessel manufacturers are bound by the EuropeanUnion’s…
Read MoreAs pressure vessels often contain fluids and gases that are hazardous or toxic, any vessel leak or failure risks becoming a serious health and safety incident. Fortunately, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods are available to identify any damage or flaws in the vessels that could cause such an event. The development and implementation of an NDT…
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