Pressure vessels rarely fail without warning - the warning signs are just easy to miss. Understanding the early signs of pressure vessel fatigue can prevent costly downtime, dangerous failures, and regulatory headaches. What Do We Mean by “Pressure Vessel Fatigue”? Fatigue is the gradual weakening of a pressure vessel caused by repeated loading and unloading cycles. Over time, this can lead to pressure vessel cracking, deformation, or even pressure vessel failure. Fatigue is

Every business that operates pressure equipment — whether in manufacturing, healthcare, food production, construction, or other sectors — must comply with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR). These regulations are designed to ensure that pressure systems are operated safely, properly maintained, and examined at appropriate intervals to prevent dangerous failures. For businesses operating in the Republic of Ireland, similar legal duties apply under The Safety, Healt

PSSR is the legal framework that governs how pressure systems must be safely used, maintained, and examined in the UK. Many organisations operate pressure equipment without realising that strict safety legislation applies to them. If your business uses air compressors, pressure vessels, steam boilers, or similar equipment, you have specific legal duties to meet. In the Republic of Ireland, similar legal requirements apply under Part 10 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Wor