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Stainless Steel Vessel Heads: Types, Materials and Selection
The shape of a vessel head influences how it carries pressure and how much space it occupies. The stainless steel grade influences how it responds to the contents, temperature and surrounding environment. Flat, dished, elliptical and hemispherical heads each have different geometric characteristics. Likewise, 201, 304 and 316 stainless steel have different alloy compositions. Understanding…
