Stainless Steel Tanks
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Stainless steel tanks provide a reliable and durable industrial storage solution. Especially suitable for storing industrial and food-grade liquids, they combine dependable mechanical strength with ease of maintenance, meeting the strictest standards.
- Designed for food-grade storage
- Easy maintenance for long-term use
- A proven solution familiar to industrial users
- Wide range of available volumes
Stainless Steel at a Glance
Stainless steel is a complex metal alloy, primarily composed of iron and chromium, offering excellent corrosion resistance. Its composition makes it an ideal material for demanding industrial applications.
Technical Properties of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is characterized by a minimum chromium content of 10.5%, which naturally forms a protective oxide layer. This layer regenerates automatically if damaged, ensuring long-lasting protection. Common grades such as 304L and 316L provide specific properties suited to various industrial applications, including nickel for malleability and titanium for high-temperature resistance. Newer grades such as LEAN DUPLEX, DUPLEX, and SUPER DUPLEX offer even greater mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.
Applications of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is widely used across many industrial sectors, particularly in food and chemical industries. Its corrosion resistance and ease of maintenance make it a preferred material for manufacturing tanks and accessories such as flanges and manholes. Its use also extends to installations requiring high hygiene standards.
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Stainless steel tanks excel in storing a wide range of industrial fluids, from potable water to chemical products. Each application requires a prior compatibility study to ensure storage durability and safety.
Stainless Steel Tank Applications
Our stainless steel tanks are designed for a wide range of applications, including the storage of industrial effluents in the agri-food and pharmaceutical sectors, the biological treatment of effluents, and the storage of process water, demineralized/osmosed water, or potable water. Certain stainless steel grades are particularly well-suited for the construction of mesophilic or three-phase digesters. Thanks to their exceptional corrosion resistance, some grades of stainless steel are especially effective in aggressive gaseous environments such as H₂S or methane.
FAQs – Stainless Steel Tanks
Do you have questions about stainless steel tanks? Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you better understand their advantages, performance, and applications.
What is the lifespan of stainless steel tanks?
Stainless steel tanks have an outstanding lifespan, often exceeding 50 years with proper maintenance. Their natural corrosion resistance and mechanical strength make them a reliable, long-term investment for industrial facilities.
How is stainless steel protected against corrosion?
Corrosion resistance is provided by the passive chromium oxide layer that naturally forms on the surface of stainless steel. This layer regenerates automatically if damaged, ensuring continuous protection without the need for additional treatments.
What types of liquids can be stored in these tanks?
Stainless steel tanks can safely store a wide range of liquids, including potable water, food-grade liquids, and various industrial fluids. For certain sensitive chemical compounds, a compatibility assessment is required.
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Our stainless steel tanks are designed for a wide range of applications, including the storage of industrial effluents in the agri-food and pharmaceutical sectors, the biological treatment of effluents, and the storage of process water, demineralized/osmosed water, or potable water. Certain stainless steel grades are particularly well-suited for the construction of mesophilic or three-phase digesters. Thanks to their exceptional corrosion resistance, some grades of stainless steel are especially effective in aggressive gaseous environments such as H₂S or methane.
