Powder coated tank panels are holiday-free and robust.
OilPro specializes in API storage tanks. We have standard-sized tanks as well as a variety of custom tank designs.
Tank shells are also stocked in common sizes and adaptable to your specific requirements ranging from insulation to coating to custom nozzle configurations and internals.
We have experience in providing tanks conforming to API 12F, API 650 as well as API 12B standards. Custom tank manufacturing for welded or bolted tanks abroad can be ordered using our experienced tank erectors.
We design and build API 12F and API 650 tanks for pressures ranging up as high as 32 Oz., including designing the right foundations and anchoring the tank bottoms appropriately to keep the floors from lifting.
To the left is a powder coated API 12B storage tank from OilPro Oilfield Production Equipment.
Although API 12B tanks are less easily adapted to higher pressure vapour control VRU duty, they make an excellent choice over field-erected tank in applications where maximum design pressure is less important or where coating field-erected tanks is challenging due to temperature, humidity challenges or lack of mobile blasting and coating expertise.
Why consider a powder coated storage tank?
Factory powder coated storage tanks offer several advantages over traditionally painted tanks:
Superior Durability
Powder coating creates a tougher, more resilient finish compared to liquid paint. This translates to a longer lifespan, often exceeding 20 years.
Enhanced Corrosion Protection
Powder coating fuses to the steel surface, providing a more uniform and complete barrier against corrosion. This is especially important for storing liquids that can be aggressive on bare metal.
Uniform Coverage
The application process ensures a consistent, even coat across the entire tank surface, eliminating any uncoated areas susceptible to rust.
OilPro tank built to API standards, fitted with vents for an internal floating roof.
Environmentally Friendly
Unlike liquid paints that contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds) which harm the environment, powder coating uses minimal solvents and features a recycling system for unused powder.
Easier Maintenance
Although powder coating is considerably tougher than typical epoxy phenolics, minor scratches or chips are still simple to touch up on a powder-coated tank compared to repainting a larger area. It’s also easy to simply replace a panel if it’s truly beyond repair.
Wider Color Options
Powder coating offers a vast selection of standard and custom colors to choose from for better aesthetics or even color-coding for content identification.
Visit OilPro.ca to see our current tanks inventory and pictures and full specs of recent projects we’ve completed. Call us at 1-403-215-3373 or by email at [email protected] to discuss your specific needs.