Hydrogen Storage Tanks (Type 1 )
VAKO stands for quality, safety and expertise in vessel construction since 1968. Today, around 60 specialists in Kreuztal, Germany, develop customized hydrogen and high-pressure storage systems that are used worldwide in industry, research, and green energy projects. As a family-owned company, we combine tradition, technical expertise, and innovative strength with prompt reactions and a sense of active responsibility towards our customers, partners, employees and environment.
End-to-end solutions from a single source: We handle all our processes ourselves – from design and manufacturing to surface finish. This integration ensures flexibility, precision, and reliability. VAKO can provide the right solution for any need – from standardized serially produced pressure vessels to custom specialty solutions.
Our VAKO testing concept for recurrent testing – safe, efficient, economical:
• Safety: external inspections – without hydrogen loss or operational downtime
• Cost effectiveness: up to 80% lower inspection costs
• Availability: maximum running time and predictable maintenance
We develop and manufacture pressure vessels for hydrogen and other technical gases and demanding industrial applications:
• Standard sizes or custom designs
• Pressure vessels up to 330 bar, Ø 4,500 mm, 45 m length, 100 metric tons





