composite overwrapped pressure vessels
for high-performance applications
Volante. High performance COPVs.
Welcome to Volante, where innovation shapes the future of composite pressure vessels for demanding applications .
At Volante, we are not just following the trends—we are setting them. We are simplifying access to certified COPVs with unmatched performance, combined with dynamic manufacturing capabilities, making them the ideal choice for emerging high-performance applications.
Simplifying access to COPVs.
In today’s fast-paced industries, time is of the essence. We have therefore developed a range of certified TYPE 4 COPVs with minimal lead times, allowing you to keep your projects on track and accelerate your time-to-market.
Volante’s low-volume and dynamic production model is tailored for companies progressing from development to series production, providing high-quality COPVs in small quantities to meet specific project needs.
At Volante, we understand that every business has unique needs when it comes to acquiring COPVs. To help you achieve your goals without compromising your budget, we offer flexible financing options
designed to adapt to your pace.
Engineered for excellence.
Volante composite pressure vessels achieve a rare balance of safety and reduced weight. Certified with a safety factor of 3 and constructed using advanced materials that are 20% stronger than industry standards, our tanks deliver unparalleled performance with optimized efficiency and integrated structural health monitoring. We provide safe, efficient, and durable hydrogen storage solutions for the emerging hydrogen powered applications.
Made in Belgium.
Volante COPVs are proudly designed and manufactured in Belgium, leveraging decades of Belgian expertise in advanced composites pressure vessels industry. With Volante, you can trust in Belgian excellence with meticulous manufacturing processes ensuring consistent quality, to meet the demands of the most challenging applications.
Ready to deploy.
With an operating pressure of 350, 500 or 700 bar, the versatile Volante family of COPVs are tailored to the diverse needs of high performance hydrogen applications.
With our agile manufacturing model, we deliver certified COPVs ready when you need them.
Certified.
Volante COPVs are designed and tested to meet the most demanding international standards, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance in high-pressure hydrogen applications.
EN 12445 / ISO 11119-3
Storage of compressed gases in industrial, medical, or transport applications.
Hydrogen storage in automotive and other mobility solutions.
Specialty applications in aerospace and defense.
EN 17339
Transportable carbon fully wrapped composites cylinders and tubes filles with hydrogen and protected in a frame such as in a bundle or a trailer.
Smart.
Volante COPVs are, as a standard, equipped with cutting-edge fiber optic sensing technology, enabling real-time monitoring or periodic performance insights.
This innovation, powered by Com&Sens, enhances safety, reduces operational costs, and enables lifetime extensions, setting a new standard and leading the trends of the future.
Monitored.
Monitoring the vessel performance can be performed either continuously or on-demand. The embedded sensors, allows
for real-time or targeted tank integrity insights, optimizing operations uptime, and
supporting proactive and cost-effective maintenance strategies.
Safe.
The ability to perform integrity tests at any time ensures that vessels remain in optimal condition, enhancing operational safety and reliability for critical hydrogen applications. This proactive approach not only safeguards operations but also increases confidence in the adoption of emerging hydrogen applications.
Need a custom COPV design ?
Whether you’re looking for dedicated volumes, sizes or specific performance, we offer full-service capabilities to engineer, develop and produce custom COPVs tailored to your needs.
Our mission
Our mission at Volante is to accelerate the hydrogen revolution through simplified access to high-performance composite pressure vessels for hydrogen storage. We are committed to providing innovative and reliable solutions that empower emerging hydrogen applications, facilitating a sustainable and energy-efficient future.