Orbit Series
Compact Type III COPVs
Lightweight composite pressure vessels for compact, mobile and space-constrained gas-storage applications.
The Orbit Series brings together Steelhead's compact Type III composite overwrapped pressure vessel platforms, pairing 6061-T6 aluminum liners with composite reinforcement to reduce system weight while maintaining robust high-pressure gas containment.
Compact pressure vessel platform
Three products. One compact Type III platform strategy.
Orbit Series products are designed for applications where packaging, weight and integration flexibility are central design requirements. The current family includes a 3000 PSI gas bottle, a 350 bar neck-mount COPV and a compact CNG cylinder.
Each product is optimized for a different operating envelope and integration approach. Steelhead supports customers with product selection, port and valve configuration, mounting considerations and custom pressure-vessel engineering where a standard configuration does not fit the application.
Orbit Series products
Choose the right compact vessel for the application.
The Orbit family uses memorable product names while retaining clear technical descriptors for engineers, procurement teams and search visibility.
Orbit Series
Moon
3000 PSI Gas Bottle
Compact 8L and 10L Type III gas-bottle configurations for applications requiring lightweight, certified high-pressure storage in a small package.
- 3000 PSI operating pressure
- 8L and 10L configurations
- UN/ISO 11119-2 DOT offering
- Valve and vertical-storage options available
Orbit Series
Sun
350 Bar Neck-Mount COPV
A 6.7-inch OD neck-mounted Type III platform available in multiple volumes for compact systems that benefit from flexible mounting and port configurations.
- 350 bar / 5,077 PSI service pressure
- 6L, 7.5L, 11L and 18L configurations
- 6.7-inch outer diameter
- Designed for neck mounting
Orbit Series
Mars
Compact CNG Cylinder
A compact 6.8-inch OD Type III CNG cylinder platform developed for vehicle, vessel and specialty CNG-storage applications where available space is limited.
- 3600 PSI / 248 bar operating pressure
- 8L and 10L configurations
- 6.8-inch outer diameter
- Sherwood CNG valve / plugged second port configuration
At-a-glance comparison
Orbit Series product comparison
| Product | Technical Description | Operating Pressure | Available Volume | Primary Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon | 3000 PSI Gas Bottle | 3000 PSI | 8L, 10L | Compact gas storage |
| Sun | 350 Bar Neck-Mount COPV | 350 bar / 5,077 PSI | 6L, 7.5L, 11L, 18L | Neck-mounted systems |
| Mars | Compact CNG Cylinder | 248 bar / 3600 PSI | 8L, 10L | Compact CNG storage |
Specifications shown are current working configurations from Steelhead-supplied product materials. Custom configurations may be available; confirm final application requirements with Steelhead engineering.
Why Orbit
Compact packaging without giving up engineering flexibility.
Lightweight Type III construction
Aluminum-lined composite construction reduces vessel mass compared with conventional all-metal high-pressure storage while maintaining a durable pressure boundary.
Multiple mounting strategies
Orbit products support compact system integration through application-specific configurations including neck mounting and conventional vessel mounting approaches.
Port and valve flexibility
Standard and custom port configurations allow engineers to match vessel interfaces to valves, pressure-relief devices and system packaging requirements.
Applications
Designed for compact and mobile gas-storage systems.
Orbit platforms can support a range of commercial applications. Product selection depends on gas, pressure, certification, mounting and system-integration requirements.
Mobile Systems
Compact high-pressure storage where minimizing vessel size and mass helps improve system packaging.
CNG Storage
Compact CNG cylinder configurations for vehicle, vessel and specialty gas-storage applications.
Industrial & Specialty Gas
Pressure-vessel options for compatible gases and systems requiring a compact Type III package.
Custom OEM Integration
Engineering support for port interfaces, mounting strategy, packaging constraints and custom configurations.
Engineering support
Need a compact vessel that does not fit a catalog configuration?
Steelhead supports pressure-vessel programs from design and configuration through testing, certification support and production. The Orbit Series provides a starting point for compact commercial systems while preserving the ability to address application-specific requirements.
Start a pressure vessel conversation
Which Orbit product fits your system?
Share your pressure, volume, gas, mounting and packaging requirements with Steelhead's engineering team.