• No. 99 Yilan Rd., Xiamen , CN.

Custom Tank Heads Fabrication

Openex is a global leader in the fabrication of large-diameter tank heads and pressure vessel ends, offering custom manufacturing of elliptical, hemispherical, flanged & dished, and segmental heads up to 24 meters in diameter. Our advanced facilities integrate forming, robotic trimming, heat treatment, and ASME inspection to ensure reliable performance in critical applications. Whether you need a single head or complex multi-piece assemblies, we deliver on time and to spec.

  • Diameter: Up to 24 meters
  • Materials: SA516-70, SA387, Stainless, Duplex, Clad Plate
  • Certifications: ASME, ISO, CE, AWS, DNV.GL
  • Applications: Pressure Vessels, Boilers, Storage Tanks, Heat Exchangers, Cryogenic Systems
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Tank Head Fabrication & Segmental Head Manufacturing

Precision-Formed Tank Heads for Pressure Vessels and Industrial Tanks

Openex is a leading manufacturer of ASME and non-code tank heads, segmental heads, formed elbows, and hemispherical sections for a wide range of industries. With advanced forming, welding, trimming, and heat treatment capabilities, we deliver tank head solutions that meet the toughest dimensional and pressure standards.

Our team produces both conventional and segmental (multi-piece) heads with precision robotic edge trimming and beveling. Applications range from pressure vessels and heat exchangers to water treatment systems, cryogenic tanks, transport vessels, and boiler systems.

Tank Head Types We Manufacture

  • ASME 2:1 Semi-Elliptical
  • Flanged and Dished (F&D)
  • Hemispherical and Torispherical
  • Toriconical and Double Knuckle Cones
  • Dished Only and Dished & Flue
  • Segmental Tank Heads for large diameters or complex geometries

Forming & Fabrication Capabilities

  • Diameter: Up to 24 meters
  • Thickness: 8 mm to 210 mm
  • Edge Prep: Trimmed, beveled, or tapered
  • Processes: Cold and hot forming, robotic trimming, trial fit, tack welding, match-marking, knock-down assembly
  • Post-Processing: Stress relieving, blasting, PWHT (35m × 11m × 12.5m oven)

Materials We Work With

  • Carbon Steel (SA516-70, Q345R)
  • Chrome-Moly (SA387 grades)
  • Stainless Steel (304, 316L, Duplex)
  • Stainless Clad Plate
  • High Yield Steels (HY80/HY100)
  • Normalized, Annealed, Quenched & Tempered, As-Rolled Plate

Testing & Inspection

  • Ultrasonic Thickness & Soundness
  • Liquid Penetrant & Magnetic Particle Testing
  • Brinell Hardness & Charpy V-Notch Testing
  • PMI – Positive Material Identification
  • Dimensional & Visual Inspection at each stage

Industries Served

  • Oil & Gas
  • Water & Wastewater Treatment
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Cryogenics & Chemical Processing
  • Propane Storage & Transport
  • Boiler Manufacturing & Power Generation

Why Openex?

  • Over two decades of tank head forming and segmental fabrication experience
  • Robotic trimming and beveling for consistent, ready-to-fit edges
  • Complete in-house forming, welding, stress relieving, and inspection
  • Strict QA program aligned with ASME, DNV-GL, and customer specifications

Request a Quote

Contact Openex for expert manufacturing of high-precision tank heads and formed vessel ends. Whether it's a standard elliptical head or a complex multi-piece assembly, we deliver fit-for-service results.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +86 186 5928 0806

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