For mobile or stationary H₂ applications
We offer you customized development and manufacturing expertise and develop specific solutions from product development to series production. Our research and development department works closely with you to develop innovative, functional and economical valve solutions - from individual components and assemblies to intelligent complete systems.
Your advantage? Save time, money and valuable resources with our support. Outsource development projects and concentrate on your core competencies. Rely on the specific know-how of our RAPA engineers in the field of valve technology and smart valve system solutions. Minimize time and costs, reduce risks and ensure smooth series production. Stay one step ahead in an emerging market - with RAPA at your side!
Our goal
Efficient, compact block solutions for hydrogen applications - from storage to use
Our focus
High-pressure switching valve & pressure reducer
We are developing a robust high-pressure switching valve for the precise control of hydrogen at up to 700 bar. The range of applications extends from storage systems to refueling - with a view to maximum safety and efficiency.
Combined with a precise pressure reducer → controlled pressure reduction is essential for applications such as fuel cells. Therefore, a reliable pressure reducer is created in parallel, which safely connects the high-pressure range with sensitive systems such as the fuel cell.
Our development expertise and R&D disciplines
- Design, concept development and solution finding
- Technology consulting, feasibility studies and innovation consulting
- Product development and system engineering
- Mechanical design
- Electronics development and software
- Prototyping, simulation & testing, validation
- In-house accredited central laboratory for quality assurance
rung - Procedure and process development
- Series production
- Sophisticated supply chain management
Development goals
The following aspects are development goals for our H₂ components, depending on the area of application
- Low and high pressure range
- Low leakage values
- Long service life
- High flow rates with small installation space
- Temperature and vibration requirements
- Protection classes up to IP6K9K
- Material suitability for contact with high-pressure hydrogen
- Approval and testing in accordance with EC79
