Three generations of engineering excellence. Over a million pressure vessels shipped worldwide. The Hanson Standard since 1932.
Founded in 1932 by Roy E. Hanson Jr., our company has been at the forefront of ASME pressure vessel manufacturing for over 90 years. What began as a small fabrication shop in Los Angeles has grown into one of the nation's premier manufacturers of custom and standard pressure vessels.
Through the Great Depression, World War II, and into the modern era, Hanson Tank has maintained an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and engineering excellence. Our vessels have served critical applications in aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial sectors worldwide.
Today, we operate from our vertically integrated facility in Los Angeles, employing certified welders, engineers, and craftsmen who continue the tradition of precision manufacturing that has defined our company for nearly a century.
Company founded by Roy E. Hanson Jr.
First ASME 'U' Stamp certification obtained
Glass lining facility established
50th anniversary, 500,000th vessel shipped
Tank head forming shop expansion
ASME 'UM' certification added
Record production: 15,000+ vessels annually
1,000,000th pressure vessel delivered
Every vessel is designed, fabricated, and tested to exceed ASME code requirements. We never compromise on quality.
From initial consultation through installation, we work as your engineering partner to solve complex challenges.
We invest in the latest manufacturing technology and engineering tools to deliver better solutions faster.
Our Los Angeles facility houses everything needed to design, fabricate, line, and test pressure vessels under one roof. This vertical integration ensures quality control at every step and faster turnaround times.
SolidWorks CAD, ASME calculations, FEA analysis
12" to 10' diameter elliptical and hemispherical heads
CNC plasma cutting, rolling, certified welding
Porcelain enamel application and firing
Hydrostatic testing to 1.5x design pressure
RT/UT inspection, ASME documentation
Whether you need a standard stock tank or a custom-engineered solution, we're ready to apply 90+ years of experience to your project.
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