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Production line of red TPED-certified clean agent fire suppression cylinders ready for shipment

Why TPED Certification is Crucial for Clean Agent Fire Suppression Cylinders

In today’s fast-evolving fire safety industry, clean agent fire suppression systems—like FM-200 (HFC-227ea), FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230), and HFC-125—play a pivotal role in safeguarding critical environments. However, the real hero often overlooked is the fire suppression cylinder itself. Without a reliable, certified container, even the best clean agent system cannot perform effectively. That’s why TPED certification is a non-negotiable factor when selecting fire cylinders.

 

Example of TPED Type Approval Certificate for 149L 42 bar fire suppression pressure drum issued by TÜV Austria
A sample TPED (2010/35/EU) Type Approval Certificate for a 149L, 42 bar fire suppression cylinder, ensuring compliance with EN13322 and ADR standards.

What is TPED and Why Does It Matter?

The Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED 2010/35/EU) ensures that gas containers used in fire suppression systems meet rigorous safety and quality standards. Cylinders without TPED, ADR, or TUV certification lack the official stamp of approval required for legal transport and use within the European Union.

These standards apply to FM-200 cylinders, Novec 1230 cylinders, and other halocarbon gas containers designed to hold pressures like 25 bar, 34.5 bar, and 42 bar (equivalent to 360 psi, 500 psi, and 610 psi).

 

Key Technical Features of Certified Cylinders

  • Working Pressure: Options include 25 bar, 34.5 bar, and 42 bar for agents like HFC-227, FK-5112, and HFC-125.
  • Material & Construction: Cylinders are typically made from high-grade P355NH steel and are designed to withstand hydraulic tests up to 63 bar.
  • Standards Compliance: Fully compliant with EN13322-1, EN14208, EN-13322, EN-14208, and include certifications from UL, CE, EAC, GOST, PESO, and more.
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Each cylinder undergoes rigorous radiographic (RT), magnetic particle (MT), and ultrasonic (UT) testing to ensure integrity and safety.

Why Fire Suppression System Cylinders Must Be TPED-Certified

    • Safety First: Cylinders in gaseous fire suppression systems store agents like Heptafluoropropane (FM-200) and Fluoroketone (Novec 1230) under high pressure. TPED ensures they can handle the pressure without risk.

    • Global Compliance: Certified cylinders are recognized internationally, making them ideal for global fire protection system installations.

    • Peace of Mind: TPED certification confirms that the cylinder has passed all mechanical, hydraulic, and visual inspections, guaranteeing safe use in your fire protection solutions.
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The Hidden Champion of Fire Safety

While the clean agent—whether HFC-227ea, FK-5-1-12, or HFC-125—does the actual fire extinguishing, it’s the cylinder that houses this powerful agent. A single flaw in the container can compromise the entire automatic fire extinguishing system.

That’s why all our fire suppression cylinders are engineered, tested, and certified to meet the strictest international standards. Whether it’s a 42 bar FM-200 cylinder or a 25 bar Novec 1230 container, every product is designed to deliver uncompromised safety.

Let’s protect your critical assets with certified safety—because when fire strikes, there’s no room for compromise.

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Six red TPED-certified fire suppression system cylinders in various sizes, ideal for FM-200 (HFC-227ea), Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12), and fixed automatic clean agent gas systems.
Group of UkrSEPRO, TPED, Pi Mark, UL, EAC (GOST), Certified Fire Suppression Cylinders – 42 Bar – 45L, 83L, 180L

TPED Certified Fire Suppression Cylinders: The Silent Guardian of Fire Safety

In the world of modern fire prevention, the role of fire suppression cylinders is often underestimated. Yet these components form the backbone of every automatic extinguishing system, especially those powered by clean agents like HFC-227ea (FM-200), FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230), and HFC-125.Whether you're working on a data center, electrical room, archive, or industrial facility, selecting the right pressure container—certified and manufactured under strict standards—can mean the difference between protection and vulnerability.

 
Example of TPED Type Approval Certificate for 149L 42 bar fire suppression pressure drum issued by TÜV Austria
A sample TPED (2010/35/EU) Type Approval Certificate for a 149L, 42 bar fire suppression cylinder, ensuring compliance with EN13322 and ADR standards.

 Why Cylinder Certification Matters

Each fire suppression system cylinder must comply with internationally recognized standards like:

    • EN 13322-1 (for welded steel cylinders)

    • EN 14208 (for large-capacity containers)

    • TPED (Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive 2010/35/EU)

    • Certified by TÜV, CE, ADR, and even UL, EAC, GOST, and PESO depending on target markets.

These standards ensure the cylinder can safely withstand operating pressures of 25 bar, 34.5 bar, or 42 bar (equivalent to 360 psi, 500 psi, or 610 psi)—especially critical for gaseous clean agents like Heptafluoropropane and Fluoroketone.

Matching the Cylinder to the Agent

Different agents require specific pressure and volume configurations:

Clean Agent Chemical Name Pressure Range
FM-200 HFC-227ea (UN3296) 25 – 34,5 - 42 bar / 360 - 500 - 610 Psi
Novec 1230 FK-5-1-12 (UN3164) 25 – 34,5 - 42 bar / 360 - 500 - 610 Psi
HFC-125 Pentafluoroethane (UN3220) 25 – 34,5 - 42 bar / 360 - 500 - 610 Psi

These cylinders are specifically engineered to discharge the clean agent rapidly and effectively into the protected space, ensuring minimal damage to sensitive equipment and zero post-discharge cleanup.

Warehouse storage of TPED-certified fire suppression cylinders in multiple sizes for HFC-227ea (FM-200), FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230), and HFC-125 clean agent systems
Large inventory of TPED-certified clean agent fire suppression cylinders (5L to 423L) stored and prepared for global delivery.

Built to Perform: Key Features of Our Cylinders

    • Pressure Options: 25 bar (360 Psi), 34.5 bar (500 Psi), 42 bar (610 Psi), and any specific pressure based on customer demand.

    • Capacity: From 5L to 423L

    • Already TPED Certified Products:
      Working Pressure 42 bar: 16, 26, 45, 83, 120, 149, 180, 267L
      Working Pressure 25 Bar: 180, 267L

    • Delivery Time: 20 Work Days for FTL/FCL on 2 FCL/FTL or more quantity orders.

    • Strategic Stock Planning: 20 working days lead time is provided for FTL/FCL shipments for 2 FTL/FCL quantity orders. Semi-finished or finished stockholding options. For less than 2 FTL/FCL quantity of orders, we offer order-based delivery time, storage support will be applicable too.

    • Customer Specific Delivery Systems: Based on the necessity, we can build a supply chain solutions for less than a FTL/FCL or FTL/FCL quantity shipments of clients available for up to 1 year, extendable.

    • Low Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Unlike many cylinder manufacturers, lower MOQs are offered, even for TPED-certified cylinders. MOQ and lead time may vary based on standard or custom production, but flexibility is always prioritized.

    • Supportive Pricing and Payment Options: We support our partners for new size, pressure, diameter related certification costs, party site registration process costs (UL, FM, VdS, LPCB or any system certification process) on pricing.

    • Customized Solutions: Custom diameters, sizes, pressures can be produced with UL, EAC (GOST), PESO and more certification options on customer demand

Global Reach, Local Safety

As fire protection becomes a universal concern, choosing the right fixed fire suppression container becomes an international engineering challenge. With TPED, UL, and CE certifications, our cylinders are ready for projects across Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Latin America.

Looking for automatic gaseous fire extinguishing systems for sensitive environments like server rooms, laboratories, or control panels? Our high-performance cylinders provide unmatched durability and precision—no leaks, no corrosion, no compromises.

Custom Engineering & Large-Scale Availability

Eltegon offers wholesale quantities, custom design options for OEMs and system integrators. Our production supports both small batch and full container load orders, and we offer rapid lead times with stock planning options.

Ready to Secure Your Project?

Explore our certified cylinders engineered for clean agents like FM-200, Novec 1230, and HFC-125. Let’s build safer futures—one pressure vessel at a time.

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