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    The document provides an overview of the most common materials used to fabricate storage tanks: stainless steel, carbon steel, fiberglass, and plastic. Stainless steel offers versatility but is the most expensive, while carbon steel provides benefits of stainless steel at a lower price but is susceptible to rust. Fiberglass is resistant to rust and cheaper than stainless steel but cannot handle high temperatures or pressures. Plastic is the lightest and cheapest but has limited customization and cannot withstand high temperatures or pressures. The document compares the materials on factors like price, weight handling of temperature and pressure, and corrosion resistance to help determine the best material for a given project.

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    The document provides an overview of the most common materials used to fabricate storage tanks: stainless steel, carbon steel, fiberglass, and plastic. Stainless steel offers versatility but is the most expensive, while carbon steel provides benefits of stainless steel at a lower price but is susceptible to rust. Fiberglass is resistant to rust and cheaper than stainless steel but cannot handle high temperatures or pressures. Plastic is the lightest and cheapest but has limited customization and cannot withstand high temperatures or pressures. The document compares the materials on factors like price, weight handling of temperature and pressure, and corrosion resistance to help determine the best material for a given project.

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    The document provides an overview of the most common materials used to fabricate storage tanks: stainless steel, carbon steel, fiberglass, and plastic. Stainless steel offers versatility but is the most expensive, while carbon steel provides benefits of stainless steel at a lower price but is susceptible to rust. Fiberglass is resistant to rust and cheaper than stainless steel but cannot handle high temperatures or pressures. Plastic is the lightest and cheapest but has limited customization and cannot withstand high temperatures or pressures. The document compares the materials on factors like price, weight handling of temperature and pressure, and corrosion resistance to help determine the best material for a given project.

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    The document provides an overview of the most common materials used to fabricate storage tanks: stainless steel, carbon steel, fiberglass, and plastic. Stainless steel offers versatility but is the most expensive, while carbon steel provides benefits of stainless steel at a lower price but is susceptible to rust. Fiberglass is resistant to rust and cheaper than stainless steel but cannot handle high temperatures or pressures. Plastic is the lightest and cheapest but has limited customization and cannot withstand high temperatures or pressures. The document compares the materials on factors like price, weight handling of temperature and pressure, and corrosion resistance to help determine the best material for a given project.

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    TANK

    TANK
    MATERIALS
    MATERIALS
    GUIDE
    GUIDE
    Choosing the appropriate material of construction for your pressure vessel or storage tank is a critical step
    to the successful completion of your project. In addition to the importance of the selected material meeting
    the requirements of your application, there could be a significant financial impact, as well as potential
    limitations to fabricator availability. Below we’ve outlined the most common materials used to fabricate
    tanks in order to help you easily determine which material is best for your project.

    Stainless Steel Tanks


    Of all the materials included in this guide,
    stainless steel offers the most versatility.
    It is resistant to rust, which inherently
    offers a longer lifespan than carbon steel,
    and offers far more durability than plastic
    or fiberglass. It is also generally able to
    withstand higher and lower temperatures
    than the other three options. Finally,
    stainless steel is stain resistant and
    easily cleaned for high purity applications.
    However, all of these benefits come at
    a cost, as stainless steel is typically the
    most expensive of the four material
    options listed. Stainless Steel Tank

    Stainless steel tanks are commonly used in the pharmaceutical, energy, and chemical industries, in addition
    to being widely used in the food and beverage industry.

    Carbon Steel Tanks


    If you are looking for a material that possesses some of the
    significant benefits of stainless steel, such as the ability to handle
    high pressures and superior durability, but with a cheaper price
    tag, than carbon steel may be the correct material for you. Carbon
    steel can handle higher and lower temperatures than either plastic
    or fiberglass. It is also known for its ability to store products
    without experiencing cracking, melting, or other damage. Although
    carbon steel is susceptible to rust, many tank manufacturers can
    coat or galvanize the tank to offer enhanced rust resistance.

    Due to versatility of carbon steel, tanks of this material are widely Carbon Steel Tank
    used in paper and pulp, fuel storage, and mining industries, as well
    as the oil and gas industries.

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    Fiberglass Tanks
    If you are in need of a storage tank that is innately resistant to
    rust and considerably less expensive than stainless steel, then
    fiberglass may be the right material for you. It offers a comparable
    lifespan to stainless steel if used correctly and due to the weight
    of the material, fiberglass tanks are also lighter than steel
    tanks. Fiberglass also offers the least amount of expansion and
    contraction with heat, cold, or stress. It can also be molded to fit
    complex geometries; however, it is more susceptible to cracking
    or scratching than steel tanks. Fiberglass generally cannot handle
    the higher temperatures or pressure ratings that either steel
    option can.

    Due to the corrosion resistant properties of fiberglass, tanks of


    this material are primarily used for water and fuel storage.
    Fiberglass Tanks

    Plastic Tanks
    Plastic storage tanks are perfect for non-pressure, ambient
    temperature storage applications. Plastic is the lightest of the
    four material options; so light, that some plastic tanks can be
    moved by hand. They are also typically the least expensive
    of the four materials. Due to its rust resistant properties, a
    standard plastic tank will typically outlast an uncoated carbon
    steel tank in environments prone to moisture. However, plastic
    tanks generally offer limited customization as compared
    to steel tanks and cannot generally withstand anything but
    ambient temperatures. Plastic tanks are usually not suitable to
    hold pressure.
    Plastic Tanks

    Using a scale of 1-5 (5 being the best, 1 being the worst).

    Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Plastic Fiberglass

    Price

    Weight

    Handle High Temp

    Handle High PSI

    Corrosion Resistance

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