Steelhead Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite pressure vessels for storing and transporting high‑pressure gases such as CNG and hydrogen. Their product line includes large lightweight vessels for energy, aerospace, and industrial applications, as well as ultra‑light small cylinders suited for robotics, UAVs, and portable energy systems, offering enhanced safety, performance, and sustainability.
Funding
$1.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Conventional metal pressure vessels are heavy, corrode over time, and limit the range and payload of vehicles, robots, and portable energy systems that rely on high‑pressure gas storage. Their weight and bulk also increase transportation costs for bulk gas distribution in energy, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
Solution
Steelhead Composites manufactures advanced composite pressure vessels that replace steel or aluminum with high‑strength carbon fiber laminates and polymer liners. The resulting containers are significantly lighter while meeting or exceeding safety certifications for compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen. By reducing mass, the vessels enable longer range for CNG‑powered fleets, higher payload capacity for UAVs and robotics, and more efficient bulk transport for energy and industrial applications. The company offers both large‑scale vessels for bulk storage and transport, and ultra‑light small cylinders for mobile and portable systems, all engineered for durability, performance, and environmental sustainability.
Target Audience
Primary customers include OEMs and fleet operators for CNG vehicles, manufacturers of UAVs, robotics, and portable energy devices, as well as energy, aerospace, and industrial firms requiring bulk high‑pressure gas storage and transport solutions.
Features
- Carbon‑fiber reinforced polymer construction delivering up to 60% weight reduction versus metal equivalents
- Certified designs for high‑pressure CNG and hydrogen storage meeting industry safety standards
- Scalable product line ranging from large bulk transport vessels to compact cylinders for UAVs and robotics
- Optimized filament winding and resin infusion processes for consistent wall thickness and high burst pressure
- Integrated pressure monitoring and valve interfaces compatible with standard gas handling equipment