Port Pulling Services in Oxfordshire and Across the UK
At LTi Metaltech, our port pulling services provide a specialist forming solution for creating integral ports directly from stainless steel vessel walls and cylindrical components. This advanced technique eliminates the need for separate nozzle welding - delivering superior strength, cleanliness, and structural integrity for high-integrity pressure systems.
Operating from our state-of-the-art facility in Oxfordshire, we supply precision-formed vessel components to the nuclear, fusion, energy, and healthcare sectors, where safety, reliability, and material purity are critical.
Integral Port Forming for High-Integrity Fabrication
Port pulling is a cold-forming process that mechanically draws a port directly from the parent metal. Rather than cutting an opening and welding on a separate nozzle, the port is formed from the existing vessel wall, maintaining full material continuity and eliminating weld seams.
This one-piece, integral structure provides enhanced pressure containment, dimensional accuracy, and surface cleanliness, making it ideal for components operating under vacuum, pressure, or sterile conditions.
Applications
- Pressure vessels and containment systems for nuclear and fusion energy
- Cryogenic and vacuum chambers
- Stainless steel tanks for healthcare or pharmaceutical use
- High-integrity components for renewable and energy sectors
Capabilities & Benefits
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Integral port/nozzle formed from parent material, eliminating welded branches
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Cold-forming preserves material properties and removes weld zones
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Stronger, cleaner, leak-resistant joints for pressure and vacuum service
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Precise control of port geometry, diameter, and wall thickness
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Ideal for stainless steel pressure vessels, cylinders, and containment systems
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Reduces inspection, testing, and fabrication time by avoiding weld and post-weld work
Our CNC-assisted tooling delivers repeatable alignment and dimensional accuracy, supported by ISO-certified inspection throughout production.
Why Choose LTI Metaltech?
- Proven experience in integral port and nozzle forming
- Advanced hydraulic and mechanical forming technology
- ISO-certified quality systems ensuring dimensional and structural integrity
- Expertise in stainless steel fabrication for high-integrity pressure systems
- Trusted partner to the nuclear, fusion, energy, and healthcare industries