How you can extend the lifecycle of tanks and silos?

What factors affect tanks and silos?

To extend the lifecycle and reduced maintenance costs, have to eliminate the risk of corrosion, abrasion and chemical stress. Corrosion is the main factor affecting tanks and silos. This decreases the load durability and increases the possibility of contamination. On the other hand, abrasion affects the walls of the tank, blocks material flow and can cause corrosion.

Corrosion is a problem that occurs frequently whether the material is discharged or remains stored for a longer period. It is necessary to apply a product that is designed to prevent the gradual degradation of the metal surface. Lack of preventive behaviors will increase maintenance costs or involves major investment for replacing the tank or silo.

You can apply products designed for aggressive factors in the working environment. A protection system provides resistance to aggressive chemicals, such as acids and bases, extreme temperatures, abrasion etc. There is a series of anti-corrosion and anti-abrasion protection measures, and the possibility of making  combined systems

A plus in terms of safety

To obtain the best results, the selection of the  products will be made after analyzing the surface of tanks or silos. After surface preparation and blasting, the application will be made following the manufacturer's specifications. Misapplications will result in material loss and damage to property by exposure to harmful factors.

In general, liquids are more aggressive than dry products. Liquid chemicals used in industrial processes are stored in relatively small quantity. In some cases, using plant oils, petroleum, salt water or different aggregates  can create various problems.

The team responsible for application of the protection  will start analysing the humidity and drying times. It will determine applied material thickness and the surface shall be inspected to prevent any form of discontinuity. It should be noted that the drying process when the equipment is transported can be affected by  environmental conditions, dust, humidity and wind.

Choose a company with experience

Companies with experience  offer high quality products and understand the characteristics of a storage tank or silo. The end-users will take into account the technical specifications, such as how the application will be made, drying process, quality control, after-sales service etc. In the end of the process, you will have safer and more productive equipments. 

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