For many years we have been asked to quote for tanks in either Stainless Steel or Aluminium and have not been able to help. Well now we can. Due to poular demand Tek-Tanks are pleased to announce that they have the facilities, skill and knowledge to now manufacture in these materials.
Tek-Tanks non-ferrous metal tanks are manufactured from only the best materials available. The stainless steel is 2mm thick 316L and the aluminium is 3mm thick 5083, both known to be very corrosion resistant. Aluminium tanks can be supplied with a powder coated finish if required.
Tanks manufactured from stainless steel and aluminium will contain more liquid than a polyethylene tank due to the thinner wall thickness. A gain of 10% can be achieved on a small tank over a Tek-Tanks custom HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) tank.
Stainless tanks are however more expensive but sometimes they are the only option. For example, a custom built petrol tank in HDPE is just not possible but in stainless steel it is, also in some industrial processes where the possibility of a fire is an issue only stainless again will be acceptable.
Stainless and aluminium tanks lend themselves well to one off’s and short production runs because there are no moulds to make. Most shapes can be accommodated as long as each panel is flat or slightly curved, compound curves cannot be achieved
All tank fittings are either made from tube and welded directly to the tank or they are screwed into a BSP female thread.
For more information or a quotation please contact our sales team on 01420 520830 and they will be pleased to help with your enquiry.
We are pleased to announce our involvement in a project with the University of Southampton. 
