Description

A Metallic Canister is a pressure vessel used for storing, transporting, handling and loading of a missile. It is designed to withstand high internal pressures.

It consists of:

• Taper shell assembly
• Cylindrical shell assemblies
• Dome assembl

All of this components are bolted together to form the final canister.

Construction details

Materials:The canisters were manufactured using high tensile strength materials:

• Plate: SA 517 GrF
• Forgings: SA592 GrF

Dimensions:

• Overall height: 10 meters
• Internal Diameter 1460mm
• Shell thickness 8-10 mm

Critical aspects

• The tolerance on internal diameter was successfully maintained within 1460mm +0.5 -0.0 mm.
• Ovality of the assembly in free condition was achieved within 2mm.
• Pressure test on the entire assembly was also carried out successfully at the required pressure.