Depending on the type of storage tank you need you may have a variety of different possible options in materials. If you do then it is important to carefully consider the advantages of each before making a choice. Since stainless tanks are usually always an option, reviewing the advantages of this metal allow should be a priority.
Corrosion and Rust Resistance
One of the most obvious advantages to stainless tanks is their natural corrosion and rust resistance. In fact the stainless alloy actually creates, through oxidation, a natural protective film over the surface. This prevents most types of corrosive elements, including fresh or salt water, from damaging the metal.
Temperature Resistance
For any type of processing work stainless tanks are a good match because they can stand extreme temperature ranges without any damage to the actual surface or physical nature of the alloy. This means that stainless tanks won’t become brittle with heating or the surface won’t begin to scale or flake as seen with some alloys.
Long Life
With excellent corrosion and rust resistance, even if scratched or abraded during use, stainless tanks have very long lives when compared to other equipment used in applications and processes. With longer life the cost of replacement for a tank is greatly reduced, helping to lower overhead and operation without the need for repeated costly replacements.
Highly Workable
Stainless steel is one of the alloys that are easy to fabricate and work with to produce top quality tanks for all types of uses. This includes both storage tanks and pressurized tanks. Stainless tanks, depending on their use requirements, can be welded and fabricated without some of the issues found with other alloys that can weaken the metal through the fabrication process.
Keeps its Looks
Stainless steel is used in many different household products for the very reason it is also used in industrial applications. It is resistant to scratches, scuffing and staining and can look new even after years of demanding use.
For this reason, and because it can be easily cleaned and sterilized, stainless tanks are now the go to choice in virtually all food processing industries as well as in many manufacturing, and pressure vessel applications.
