Types of CNG storage cylinders for CNG vehicles

A CNG storage cylinder is a product used for a CNG vehicle. A CNG storage cylinder is typically at the back of the vehicle transferring the high-pressure gas through fuel lines and eventually being ignited by a spark plug. CNG vehicles and CNG storage cylinders have a huge impact on the environment by reducing air pollution.

CNG storage cylinders for high-quality gas

CNG storage cylinders include compressed natural gas, which is produced by compressing natural gas to less than 1% of its volume at a standard atmospheric pressure. CNG storage cylinders are used on CNG vehicles to store the CNG, where the gas remains in a gaseous state under pressure. 

CNG storage cylinders include high quality gas, with no sulfur and tin additives which normally cause damage to the vehicle by putting additional load on the engine parts, catalyst and lambda sensor. Therefore having a CNG vehicle with a CNG storage cylinder helps to reduce costs on vehicle maintenance and repair.

Types of CNG storage cylinders

CNG storage cylinders are mostly used for construction vehicles, buses and trucks, which help to reduce the operation cost of the CNG vehicles and air pollution in cities. There are five different types of CNG storage cylinders: 

CNG storage cylinders type I:

• Made of cr34Mo4 steel
• Heaviest CNG storage cylinder option
• Most cost-effective for CNG cars and other light-duty vehicles
• Suitable for static applications

CNG storage cylinders type II:

• Manufactured with a steel liner
• Winding material glass fiber
• Light weight
• High pressure resistance
• Beautiful appearance

CNG storage cylinders type III:

• Thin and lightweight aluminum liner
• Fully overwrapped with carbon composite
• Lighter than type II

 CNG storage cylinders type IV:

• 70% lighter than previous types
• High pressure carbon fiber reinforced plastic structure
• Polyethylene plastic internal liner
• Most expensive on the market

CNG storage cylinders type V:

• Next generation CNG storage cylinders
• Not widely available 

Gaznet offers CNG storage cylinders types I and II for CNG trucks, buses and construction vehicles. You can see the list of products and get a quote here.