News
-
Why Vacuum Insulated Pipe is replacing conventional insulation in hydrogen applications
Read more -
What Is Vacuum Jacketed Hose?
A vacuum jacketed hose is built to handle extremely cold fluids, keeping them cold as they travel by blocking out heat from the surrounding environment. We design our Vacuum Insulated Flexible Hose (VIFH) with a vacuum layer, multiple layers of insulation, and carefully ...Read more -
How to Select Cryogenic Equipment Suppliers for Hydrogen Projects in Southeast Asia
Picking the right cryogenic equipment supplier for hydrogen projects isn’t just about getting hardware—it’s about finding a partner who brings real engineering expertise, strong manufacturing quality, proven certifications, and gear that’ll work reliably year after year....Read more -
LNG Transfer Flexible VI Hose vs. VI Pipe: How We Select the Right Cryogenic Transfer Solution
When it comes to LNG transfer systems, the choice between Vacuum Insulated Flexible Hose and Vacuum Insulated Pipe comes down to how you plan to install them, what conditions they'll face, and how much flexibility you need. Vacuum Insulated Pipe gives you top-tier mechan...Read more -
Liquid Nitrogen Shield for Liquid Helium Piping
We build our liquid helium piping systems with a liquid nitrogen shield to cut down heat leak from room temperature all the way to the 4 K helium line. The shield sits at around 77 K, working as a thermal buffer; it grabs most of the radiative and conductive heat before ...Read more -
Vacuum Jacketed Pipes: The Critical Link in Cryogenic Cold Assembly of Automotive Seat Frames
Cold assembly is steadily replacing force-based press fits in automotive seat frame production. Instead of hammering or pressing parts together, manufacturers use cryogenic fluids—typically liquid nitrogen or liquid CO₂—to chill shafts, bushings and recliner p...Read more -
How to Detect Leakage in Vacuum Insulated Piping Systems?
When it comes to vacuum insulated piping, nothing beats helium mass spectrometer leak testing. This method is sensitive enough to spot even the tiniest leaks—down to 5×10⁻¹³ mbar·L/s. We don’t stop there, though. We back this up with static pressure rise testing, so we c...Read more -
What Certifications Are Required for Cryogenic Systems in Europe and Other Countries?
If you're selling cryogenic equipment in Europe, you can’t skip CE certification under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU). Anything that runs above 0.5 bar needs the CE mark—no exceptions. Over in the US, ASME steps in as the main standard. You’ll see ASME...Read more -
VIP vs Conventional Insulation Comparison: Which Solution Delivers Better Long-Term Performance?
In comparing various insulation methods in cryogenic pipe installations, it is not enough to choose the option with the lower initial cost. Rather, the question is which insulation method will have the lower total cost over the lifetime of the facility. In most cases, va...Read more -
How Cryogenic Liquids Are Transported Through Vacuum Insulated Pipelines
Introduction Cryogenic liquids such as liquid nitrogen (LN₂), liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid argon (LAr), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquid hydrogen (LH₂) play a critical role in industries ranging from industrial gas production and biotechnology to semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and ...Read more -
Vacuum Insulated Pipe (VIP) Applications in the Biotech Industry
Introduction The biotech industry depends heavily on cryogenic technology to preserve sensitive biological materials such as stem cells, vaccines, blood plasma, and genetic samples. Maintaining ultra-low temperatures during storage and transport is essential to prevent degradation and preserve sa...Read more -
How to Evaluate Quality of Vacuum Insulated Piping Systems?
You really can’t judge a Vacuum Insulated Pipe system just by how it looks, how thick the walls are, or how much it costs. At HL Cryogenics, we’ve seen that the real signs of quality are things like how well it handles heat leak, how stable the vacuum stays over time, sm...Read more
