Mounting hydrogen tanks securely – with the world's first smart band strap
To achieve the European Green Deal's emission reduction targets, industry and business are increasingly focusing on hydrogen as a climate-neutral energy source. When transporting the volatile fuel, however - in buses, lorries or machines, for example - special requirements must be met in terms of safety and reliability. HYDAC has taken these special circumstances into account with the innovative "HY-ROS H2 Mount Smart" solution - the world's first sensor-based band strap for hydrogen tanks.
Discover our HYDAC mounting solutions for secure hydrogen transport
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Secure mounts for breathing hydrogen tanks (type IV) The changing size of hydrogen tanks poses challenges for vehicle manufacturers
Hydrogen tanks (type IV) change their circumference by up to 2.5 per cent during both the refuelling process and emptying process. With conventional solutions that don't compensate for this "breathing", the system's holding force can be impaired.
Reliable tank mount monitoring at every fill level Deviations in the mount's tension state must be detected at an early stage
If significant deviations in the circumference of the hydrogen tank are detected, measures must be taken in good time to ensure that the system's secure hold is not jeopardised. The earlier differences are recognised, the greater the safety for the system and therefore the driver. This is why the reliability of our band straps is carefully validated under laboratory conditions.
Our solution: HY-ROS H2 Mount SmartOur world's first sensor-based band strap for hydrogen tanks enables predictive maintenance
With the HY-ROS H2 Mount Smart, HYDAC is making an innovative contribution to the safety of hydrogen vehicles. This is because the sensor-based band strap enables the tank mount to be reliably monitored in real time. The preventive approach, comparable to a tyre pressure monitoring system, provides continuous data on the condition and integrity of the mounting solution, allowing any deviations to be detected at an early stage and appropriate measures to be initiated.
Jochen Caspari, Head of Development at HYDAC Accessories
We validate our HY-ROS band straps with more than 20,000 tank cycles without loss of function. Our mounting solution for hydrogen tanks therefore exceeds both the normal life cycle of a machine and the legal requirements for the approval of tanks of 15,000 cycles.
Our HY-ROS H2 Mount kit for secure hydrogen tank mountingHydrogen tank mounting solutions for a secure hold on vehicles
With a compensation layer or spring system, with a sensor or neck mount mounting type – the HYDAC kit covers all diameters of standard Type IV containers, which means that it can be perfectly adapted to your requirements. All the information on options, components and features can be found in our image gallery.
HYDAC is your partner for secure hydrogen tank mounting Discover the many benefits of the HY-ROS H2 Mount Smart now – the world's first sensor-based band strap to help you mount your hydrogen tanks securely
Tried-and-tested hydrogen tank mount
The reliability of our mounting solutions for hydrogen transport has already been confirmed over more than 10 trillion kilometres of travelling.
Exceeds the legal requirements
Our HY-ROS H2 Mount band straps have been tested beyond the legal requirements for more than 20,000 tank cycles without loss of function.
More efficient maintenance with predictive maintenance
Our mounting solution's preventative approach enables early detection and rectification of any deviations that occur.
