What is a Stainless Tank?
Stainless tanks are predominantly used in the food industry, industrial facilities, and in hotels for obtaining utility and drinking water. Certain design conditions must be determined before the manufacturing of a stainless tank. The conditions to consider before production include the following.
- Operating temperature and pressure
- Tank dimensions
- Material properties
- Type of head (Spherical, Ellipsoidal, Conical Section, Torispherical)
- Pipe connection sizes and pressure class
- Climatic conditions (wind, earthquake, and ground properties)
Some fluids exhibit different physical and chemical properties at different temperature values. Therefore, when selecting the material needed for a stainless water tank, the temperature value of the fluid to be used must be known. The wall thicknesses of the tanks should also be determined according to the operating pressure and the volume of the tank.
The most important aspect of stainless boiler production is the flawlessness of the welding process. The main errors in welds are hairline cracks and undercuts. Since these tiny hairline cracks cannot be seen with the naked eye, all welds must be x-rayed for inspection. If not inspected, potential hairline cracks in boilers can lead to very serious problems over time due to the high pressure inside the tank and fatigue of the material. Therefore, it is very important to work with experienced and certified welding masters for stainless boiler welding. All welding masters within Ekin Industrial have BV certification.
At Ekin Industrial, with our expert staff and experience, we produce tanks ranging from 100 liters to 5000 liters in capacity in our product range made from different materials including AISI 304, AISI 316, AISI316Ti, specifically for different fluids. Upon request, all our tanks can be produced with globally recognized certifications.
Advantages of Stainless Water Tanks
- They have high resistance to corrosion.
- They are much more durable than other tanks.
- Can be used with acidic and corrosive fluids.
- They are hygienic.