🔧 Manufacturing Ingenuity Empowering Green Logistics: Technical Analysis of the 1*180L CNG Type 2 Cylinder Frame for SINOTRUK/LIUZHOU MOTOR

As a professional CNG storage system manufacturer, we deeply understand the core pain points of the commercial vehicle market: safety, lightweighting, and high space utilization. To meet the rigorous quality standards of leading OEMs like SINOTRUK and Dongfeng LIUZHOU MOTOR, we have fully optimized the manufacturing process and structural design of this 1*180L CNG Type 2 Cylinder Frame System.

Here is a deep dive into the hardcore technical parameters and manufacturing highlights of this system:

📊 Core Technical Parameters (Lean Manufacturing Indicators)

• Volume & Specification: 1*180L (Single-cylinder large-capacity design, reducing valve interfaces and minimizing leakage risks)

• Cylinder Type: Type 2 Cylinder (CNG-2) — Features a premium steel liner hoop-wrapped with high-performance glass fiber, perfectly balancing pressure resistance and lightweight properties. 🌱

• Working Pressure: 200 bar (The design burst pressure far exceeds standard requirements, leaving an extremely high safety margin)

• Total Bundle Weight: 190 kg (Includes frame, valves, and pipelines, achieving an industry-leading lightweight standard)

• Dimensions: 1800 x 560 x 510 mm (A "golden dimension" optimized based on light truck chassis space databases) 📐

🛠️ Manufacturer's Perspective: Three Core Optimization Advantages

1️⃣ Material & Lightweight Optimization: The "Lightweight Aesthetics" of Type 2 Cylinders

As a manufacturer, we have deeply optimized our material selection. Traditional Type 1 all-steel cylinders are excessively heavy. By utilizing advanced hoop-wrapping technology, this Type 2 cylinder controls the total system weight (including the high-strength frame) to just 190 kg while maintaining a 200 bar working pressure. This not only reduces the light truck's curb weight but also helps OEMs strike the perfect balance between legal weight compliance and maximizing payload capacity.

2️⃣ Structural & Safety Optimization: High-Strength Lightweight Frame

The cylinder frame is not just a mounting fixture; it is the first line of defense for safety. We construct our integrated frames using high-strength, low-alloy steel:

• Shock & Collision Resistance: Through Finite Element Analysis (FEA), we optimize stress distribution to ensure the cylinders remain rock-solid under severe vibrations, sudden braking, and extreme collision conditions.

• Non-Destructive Chassis Installation: With dimensions tightly controlled at 1800x560x510mm and pre-drilled standard mounting holes, the system guarantees a 100% perfect fit for SINOTRUK and LIUZHOU MOTOR light truck chassis, enabling seamless and non-destructive assembly line integration.

3️⃣ Integration & Assembly Optimization: Modular Pipelines & Multi-Layer Protection

We complete high-level modular pre-assembly right at our factory:

• High-pressure valve systems, fueling ports, and pressure gauges are pre-installed and undergo 100% rigorous airtightness testing.

• The frame surface is treated with a high-performance electrophoretic coating + powder spraying process, delivering exceptional salt spray and corrosion resistance to easily handle harsh transport environments.

🤝 Partnering for a Greener Future with Custom Solutions

As a certified supplier of gas supply systems for the demanding commercial vehicle industry, we always prioritize quality and technology. This 1*180L CNG Type 2 cylinder frame is now in mass production and has been thoroughly field-proven on multiple light truck models from SINOTRUK and LIUZHOU MOTOR.

📢 Business & Technical Inquiries: Our engineering team can provide customized CNG/LNG fuel supply system solutions based on your specific chassis space and range requirements. We welcome OEMs and modification plants to reach out for technical discussions, CAD drawings, and quotes!