Vacuum Implosions – The unbelievable power of a vacuum

If you take something hollow and introduce a vacuum, it will implode. Even huge tanks are subject to this problem, and it can be extremely expensive when it happens. Preventing the formation of a vacuum is key to eliminating this destructive problem.

Controlled Demonstration of a Tank Trailer Vacuum Collapse by Wabash National
Railroad tank car vacuum implosion
Vacuum Implosion
Atmosphere crushes can!
55 gallon steel drum can crush using atmospheric pressure
Atmospheric pressure crushes 220 litre drum (Experiment)

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