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The demand for gas alternative fuelled vehicles is growing internationally. With that in mind, CP Industries (100% owned subsidiary of EKC International, Dubai) remains committed to providing new ideas and solutions to the global market. Now available for public transit, refuse trucks and other medium duty vehicle applications are 16”, 21” and 25 Type IV – All Carbon Cylinders. Available in a variety of lengths, these cylinders are manufactured with a seamless non-metallic liner, full carbon fibre wrap and PU end caps for added drop protection.

When cost, weight and space savings are essential, these fully-composite cylinders are your ideal on-board storage solution. We offer strap or neck mounts as well as a variety of valves for versatile installation. Our cylinders provide a high volume to weight ratio, while maintaining high durability, and keep safe operation of utmost concern. CP Industries proudly manufactures these Type IV cylinders in McKeesport, PA, USA.

Salient Features
  • Pressure ratings of 3600psi and 3000psi
  • Stainless Steel serviceable boss or one-piece aluminium boss available
  • Corrosion free seamless liner reduces maintenance and permeation
  • Added drop protection with PU caps
  • Lighter than steel by nearly 80%
  • Service life of 20 years
Key Features
  • All cylinders have 1-1/8” UNF neck thread configuration
  • Solenoid and manual valves available
  • External PRD available
  • ANSI/NGV2(2007) and FMVSS 304 compliant
  • ISO 11439 available for some models
  • Canadian approvals
  • TPED approvals as per European regulation

TYPE IV – Hybrid Fiber Composite

The growing interest and demand in natural gas as a vehicular fuel and an alternative energy source for gasoline and diesel driven engines has created opportunity for new ideas and solutions. CP Industries has designed a line of Type IV cylinders for passenger and commercial vehicle on-board CNG storage. These cylinders are tested and qualified in accordance with ANSI/NGV2 (2007) and are FMVSS 304 compliant. Our Type IV on-board cylinders are manufactured with a non-metallic liner wrapped with carbon fiber and have a protective fiberglass overlay.

When weight savings with increased payload and vehicle range are essential, these fullycomposite cylinders are your ideal solution. They can be configured in a number of sizes, with or without valves and strap or neck mounts. Our cylinders are capable of high volume per weight ratio but still maintain high durability with safe operation of utmost concern.

  • Pressure rating of 3600psi and 3000psi
  • Variety of mounts and sizes for versatile installation
  • Corrosion free liner reduces maintenance
  • Composite wrap combination reduces damage and stress
  • Lighter than steel by nearly 75%
  • Service life of 20 years
  • Light, Medium and Heavy-duty applications
Key Features
  • Cylinder wrapped in carbon fiber with fiberglass protective overlay
  • Entire cylinder resistant to impact
  • Bosses are stainless steel and serviceable
  • High-density Polyethylene seamless one-piece liner
  • All cylinders have 1-1/8” UNF neck thread configuration
  • Solenoid and manual valves available
  • External PRD available
  • All units are leak tested to working pressure
  • Service life of 20 years
  • ANSI/NGV2(2007) and FMVSS 304 compliant
  • ISO 11439 available for some models
  • Canadian approvals
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TYPE IV – All Carbon Fiber Composite
3600 PSI STRAP MOUNTED
SizeWeightWater VolumeGas CapacityEquivalent Gallons
O.DLength
in.mmin.mmlbskgcu. ft.litersscfscmggedge
21.053360.01524172.0788.7246257773.020.619.1
21.053380.02032233.710612.23443603102.028.826.7
21.0533120.03048352.716019.15405656.0160.245.241.9
25.564860.01524282.112812.43513673104.029.427.2
25.564880.02032365.3166.017.44925155146.041.238.2
25.564890.02286406.9185.020.95926191175.349.245.9
25.5648120.03048531.5241.027.47748117229.964.960.1
3600 PSI NECK MOUNTED
SizeWeightWater VolumeGas CapacityEquivalent Gallons
O.DLength
in.mmin.mmlbskgcu. ft.litersscfscmggedge
21.053360.01524165.1758.4238249270.619.918.5
21.053380.02032223.110311.9336351999.628.226.1
21.0533120.03048338.415718.85325572157.844.641.3
25.564860.01524269.412211.5325340896.527.325.2
25.564880.02032352.516016.54664890138.439.136.2
25.564890.82306397.218019.05375630159.445.041.7
25.5648120.03048518.723526.47487823221.562.657.9
TYPE IV – Hybrid Fiber Composite
3600 PSI STRAP MOUNTED
SizeWeightWater VolumeGas CapacityEquivalent Gallons
O.DLength
in.mmin.mmlbskgcu. ft.litersscfscmggedge
16.341460.0152495.543.35.4152158845.012.711.8
16.341480.02032122.655.67.4209218962.017.516.2
16.341490.02286136.061.78.42382491.070.519.918.5
16.3414100.02540149.567.89.4267278979.022.320.7
16.3414120.03048176.480.011.4324339096.027.125.1
3600 PSI NECK MOUNTED
SizeWeightWater VolumeGas CapacityEquivalent Gallons
O.DLength
in.mmin.mmlbskgcu. ft.litersscfscmggedge
16.341460.0152497.244.15.2148154643.812.411.4
16.341480.02032124.356.47.2205214660.817.215.9
16.341490.02286137.862.58.3234244869.319.618.1
16.3414100.02540151.268.69.3262274677.822.020.3
16.3414120.03048178.180.811.3320334794.826.824.8