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When separate parts become one pressure vessel

A pressure vessel consists of much more than a single construction. Dished ends, rolled shell sections, nozzles, supports and many other components are manufactured and prepared separately.

15 October 2026

Where scale meets craftsmanship

Large industrial vessels demand more than strong materials and the right equipment. They require careful preparation, safe handling and experienced people who understand how every detail contributes to the final result.

30 September 2026

Building a pressure vessel — step 1: cutting

Every pressure vessel starts long before the first weld is made.

15 September 2026

When industrial power becomes part of the artistic process

Artist Francis Leenaerts regularly works with mirror-finish stainless steel for his sculptural projects. A distinctive material that does more than simply reflect its surroundings: it distorts, fragments and continuously reinterprets them.

03 September 2026

Every connection tested before delivery

A pressure vessel is often much more than just the vessel itself. In many projects, piping, connections and fittings form an essential part of the complete installation. These components must meet the same high standards of quality and safety.

26 August 2026

A small herd... of pressure vessels

At first glance, it almost looks as if these small pressure vessels are quietly making their way through our workshop.

16 August 2026

Precision work doesn't stop when constructions get bigger

At Deprest, we build industrial constructions where scale and precision go hand in hand.

06 August 2026

Pressure vessels and more at Deprest

Pressure vessels are one of the cornerstones of our business, but they do not define the full scope of what we do.

26 July 2026

Precision in every detail with Plasma Arc Welding

When it comes to stainless steel pressure vessels, weld quality makes all the difference.

16 July 2026

Stainless steel mixing tank with integrated process control

A stainless steel tank fully tailored to the customer’s process.

06 July 2026

The right welding sequence as the foundation of quality

At Deprest, weld quality starts with the right process sequence.

26 June 2026

Colour with a purpose for every tank

At Deprest, the final colour of each tank is always defined by the customer.

16 June 2026

Looking back on our Open Workshop Day with over 200 visitors

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming more than 200 visitors to Deprest for our Open Workshop Day. The workshop was in full operation, with ongoing fabrication, active production and a fully engaged shop floor, exactly as it should be.

06 June 2026

From flat plate to high end process reactor

From a flat stainless steel plate to a high end finished process reactor.

26 May 2026

Ready for shipment: new series of stainless steel tanks

Ready to leave our workshop.

16 May 2026

Deprest: more than just pressure vessels and process tanks

Many people primarily associate Deprest with pressure vessels and process tanks. However, a great deal of our work happens behind the scenes.

06 May 2026

Pillow Plates: more than a distinctive pattern

Pillow plates may appear decorative at first glance, but they are in fact highly advanced heat-exchange technology.

18 December 2025

Craftsmanship in Focus

Welder working on high-quality pipeline

The photo shows a welder working on the inside of a large pipeline. The striking light effect from the welding process illuminates the circular shape of the tube, giving the image an almost graphic appearance.

04 December 2025

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

known in Dutch as onderpoederdeklassen or welding under flux — is one of Deprest’s key welding processes for pressure vessels and heavy steel components.

20 November 2025

Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)

precision and control in stainless steel fabrication

For stainless steel pressure vessels, weld quality and precision are key.

At Deprest, we use Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) to achieve both — combining high energy density with exceptional process stability.

30 October 2025