Indian technology and innovation company Time Technoplast Ltd, based in Mumbai, says it has completed successful trial production and testing of carbon fiber based composite cylinders for CNG for automotive applications. This has been done for the first time in India.
Company has developed 60 ltr & 30 ltr non-metallic Type-4 composite cylinders which are able to withstand burst pressure of over 550 bars exceeding the requirement of ISO 11439 & IS 15935: 2011.
Automotive companies are keen to replace metal cylinders with composite cylinders to reduce weight and improve upon fuel efficiency.
Time Technoplast is planning to launch these cylinders in 2nd half of FY 2018-’19 after obtaining necessary approvals and extensive trials.
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30 June 2017
