When asked to provide a dry stockpile containment solution for a mining operation in Canada, Tank Connection sales and engineering teams developed an innovative solution by combining their bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) sidewalls along with their aluminum geodesic dome roof. The client had previously relied on a fabric building for their in-process fluorspar ore storage application. However, due to the temperamental weather and strong winds of the North Atlantic coast, the fabric building was destroyed within the first year of use. Tank Connection worked with the client exploring various options. The Tank Connection team had to consider in the product design: the extreme environment; a fixed, cantilever stacking conveyor; and a drive through sidewall opening for material access. The end result was to utilize Tank Connection’s bolted RTP tank design that would support an aluminum geodesic dome.
Tank Connection’s bulk storage product serves the client’s facility by providing a permanent, all-weather enclosure for the fluorspar ore that is reclaimed by a front-end loader as the process requires. Fluorspar is considered a strategic mineral by many countries and downstream is utilized in many different industries and products: batteries, refrigerant, and computer equipment to name a few.
PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
Approaching the concept with bolted steel panel walls, rather than field-welded or concrete structures, provided many advantages to the client. The application of bolted RTP construction offered flexibility and the option for the entire project to be supplied in full by one provider. Tank Connection’s factory-applied coating technology has a proven track record of outperforming all other coatings in the industry. The modular tank design allows for quick and easy installation by the customer. The capabilities of Tank Connection’s bolted RTP results in a robust, reliable, and cost efficient bulk storage solution that will stand the test of time and the elements. Bolted RTP leverages optimal plate design thicknesses, and is recognized as a replacement in many applications where traditionally field welded and concrete tank construction would have been used.
The geodesic aluminum dome covering the bolted RTP structure is manufactured by APEX Domes. This Tank Connection product line features specialized component design to increase strength and flexibility while being designed to Aluminum Design Manual (ADM) 2005/2010 & 2015. APEX Domes are routinely used in Tank Connection’s liquid product line for new construction or retrofit applications. For bulk storage containment, APEX Domes are custom designed for dry bulk storage solutions and the strong clear span design minimizes foundation loads and maximizes storage capacity.
Diameter: 26 feet (7.9 meters) | Height: 50 feet (15.2 meters)
Quantity: 12 | Capacity: 119,700 cubic feet (3,389.5 cubic meters)
Location: Alabama, USA
Tank Connection bolted RTP silos serve as integral, reliable pieces of lime production processes. Types of lime silos provided by Tank Connection include storage for kiln, pebble lime, hydrated lime and quicklime applications. This lime plant project features is specified for 12 silos. Each silo includes a deck platform that together create a superstructure platform at the top of the silos, and has a capacity of 119,700 cubic feet (3,389.5 cubic meters). The silos are equiped with large, welded pantleg transitions. The silos were assembled at grade level and then hoisted into the superstructure where the hoppers were then attached.
This water treatment facility upgrade in Kansas features six APEX Domes aluminum covers. The domes are affixed to concrete basins and feature 10 foot (3 meter) high wall extensions, skylights, access hatches, ventilators, and man-doors for access to clarifier walkways. The domes cover two primary clarifiers, two sedimentation basins and two secondary clarifiers that range from 55 feet (16.7 meters) to 75 feet (22.9 meters).
As a proud employee owned company, customer service, quality and integrity are paramount. The mission at APEX Domes is to provide the highest quality aluminum geodesic domes in the industry and exceed customer expectations.
This impressive array of bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) silos serve as frac sand storage. Each silo measures 33 feet (10 meters) in width and 123 feet (37.5 meters) in height. Features include inverted cones for anti-segregation, full skirt support with truck drive through openings and funnel flow hopper designs. Tank Connection’s bolted RTP construction and DRY FUSION 5500 FBETM + EXT FUSION SDPTM coating technology provides the ultimate storage package in frac sand mining.
This beautifully constructed bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) silo, built in partnership with McMahon Services Australia and Ammermann Partners, stores 3,000 metric tons of cement and serves the local Australian market. The silo measures 86 feet (26.2 meters) in height and 47.5 feet (14.5 meters) in diameter. It was designed and manufactured to meet both Australian and European standards. The silo was field installed using a synchronized jacking process that allowed crews to remain safely at grade level during construction. The design was specifically tailored to meet the client’s specifications. This included accommodations for several third party equipment assets. The project met considerations for environmental factors as well. This included the close proximity of an endangered animal sanctuary, and nearby residential areas.
Tank Connection’s bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered, Panel) silos feature reliable product flow, and remarkable coating toughness. Bolted RTP designs provide the freedom of diverse configuration and accessory options. The bolted RTP drive through silos shown are no exception. The silos designed for storing cement are connected by a 44 foot (13.4 meter) crossover and include internal platforms for equipment, large funnel and fluidized hoppers, a spiral stairway, ladders, pipe nipples for air slides and various flanged nozzles for third party accessories. The silos stand at a height of 130 feet (39.6 meters) with diameters of 42 feet (12.8 meters). Utilizing the industry's premier powder on powder coating system, DRY FUSION 5500 FBETM + EXT FUSION SDPTM, this pair of silos will resist extreme exterior exposure weathering.
This bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered, Panel) design features 304 Stainless steel panels and an aluminum geodesic dome cover. The tank serves as wastewater storage at a food processing facility. It measures 42 feet (12.8 meters) in diameter and 40 feet (12.2 meters) in height. Capacity is 399,264 gallons (1,511.3 cubic meters). Tank accessories include multi-tiered, caged ladders, piping and a manway. The APEX Domes cover features a partial perimeter handrail for maintenance access, an access hatch and ventilation.
These two massive limestone storage silos serve as kiln feed storage at a cement facility. Towering above the Canadian landscape, each silo measures 45 feet (13.7 meters) in width and 128 feet (39 meters) in height. The bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) designs features Tank Connection’s proprietary Fusion powder coat technology - the #1 performing interior and exterior coating technology available for dry bulk storage applications. The storage structure features a fluidized material flow discharge system, and several customized assets such as exterior panel insulation, hopper aeration blowers, vent filters, silo radar level control, bucket elevator supports and pneumatic discharge transfer. Tank Connection specializes in XL bulk aggregate storage. Connect with Tank Connection for the best in bulk storage solutions.
This bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) tank with a specialty coated dome by APEX Domes, is located in New Zealand. It stores 2,719,505 gallons of potable water, stands nearly 30 feet tall, and has a diameter of 130 feet. It is designed to withstand winds of up to 124 mph. Tank Connection’s bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) design is a combination of the best features of bolted and field welded storage tanks.
Tank Connection’s precision bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) silo was designed to house granulated blast-furnace slag at this terminal in Australia. It is 44’ wide and 107’ in height. The tank has a volume of 93,566 cubic feet. It was erected using Tank Connection’s synchronized jacking process, which keeps crews at ground level and commands the safest field installation rating in the industry.
In dry bulk storage, we are the industry leader for large bulk storage facilities in North America.
TC’s modular RTP construction is now requested worldwide by leading U.S. corporations. We load containers daily and provide expedited deliveries. The storage tank shown on the left side of the adjacent picture is bolted RTP construction (right side, shop welded). It will install in 1/3 the field time required for its field-welded counterpart. Jack built from grade level at any international location.
Tank Connection Proprietary Coating System – No Other Bolted Tank Company Can Offer LIQ Fusion 8000 FBE™
So what is so great about Tank Connection’s proprietary LIQ Fusion 8000 FBE™coating system? Just review the data provided in controlled lab testing and you will quickly note that this coating system outperforms ALL coating systems in water storage applications. It has the best performance data and is a stronger system than vitreous/glass enamel in liquid storage applications, which use to be the top performance coating. LIQ Fusion 8000 FBE™ is available exclusively through one company, Tank Connection.
The superior performance of advanced powder coating systems is recognized in the water industry. We have a growing number of clients that prefer Tank Connection’s LIQ Fusion 8000 FBE™ coating system over any system available for water storage. Even other suppliers of vitreous/glass enamel are now promoting all types of powder coatings for water storage. The answers are simple, high performance fusion powder coatings will outperform their enamel coatings.
It is important to remember that glass/vitreous enamel coatings cannot be recoated in the future, only replaced. Powder coated tanks and field-welded tanks with field-applied coatings can be recoated in the future, which allows for permanent water storage facilities that are not limited in service life. When the edges or bolt holes on glass tanks start to rust, it can’t be stopped. These areas will rust and continue to rust. Tanks coated with vitreous/glass enamel in its poorest form become throw-away, disposable tanks, similar to today’s household appliances. The industry is waking up to performance products that are designed to stand the test of time. The best powder coating systems are available and their performance is unmatched.
LIQ Fusion 8000 FBE™ is applied on blasted steel substrate surfaces utilizing a multi-million dollar process application, similar to high quality powder coatings systems utilized in the automotive industry. Between our proprietary coating formulation and the coating application process offered, Tank Connection does not have a close “second place” contender in the industry. We compete with suppliers that use an “easy bake” oven to cure coatings and others that don’t even blast their steel prior to coating their steel. Really? As a benchmark standard for quality, we consider some of these products nothing less than junk, but there is never a shortage of uninformed buyers. Based on the volume of storage tanks we supply, we operate at true economies of scale, offering highly superior products competitively priced with suppliers of inferior products. Yes, we offer the best in water storage tanks for less.
When specifying liquid tanks for municipal, industrial, and agricultural projects, it is important to not only understand the design specifics, but also the coating requirements. Tank Connection’s LIQ Fusion 8000 FBE™ (fusion bond epoxy) is a high tech coating system that is far superior to other coatings offered for liquid storage applications. Additionally, this coating can easily be repaired in the field if damaged, unlike glass coatings. With that said, how does a glass failure get repaired in the field when coatings are damaged or cracked? There is no repair. Damage to glass panels can only be patched by covering the area with mastic sealant.
The importance of specifying the coatings of the tank is as important as understanding the tank design. For additional information regarding Tank Connection’s premier powder coating systems, please see our coating brochures or www.liquidtanks.com.
The FUSION BOND EPOXY (FBE) Advantage Over Glass:
The FUSION BOND EPOXY (FBE) Advantage Over API 12B Coatings:
Not only does Tank Connection offer the premier bolted tank, Tank Connection also designs, manufactures, and installs aluminum geodesic domes. Tank Connection’s domes range from 30’ to 300’ in diameter, serving a wide variety of markets, such as: Water & Wastewater, Dry Bulk Storage, Petroleum and Architectural applications. Tank Connection’s engineers have developed a dome design that enhances the performance and alleviates many field issues during installation. The notable attributes include:
Tank Connection can also design and install stand-alone domes for any type of steel tanks (bolted or welded) as well as concrete tanks. In many instances, an aluminum dome may be requested to replace an existing roof that is failing or the customer may wish to add a dome to an open top tank. Tank Connection can provide the right solutions, the most economical design, and the highest quality aluminum dome for your application.
Get connected and visit our dome website at: www.aluminumdomes.com
Tank Connection construction crews battled through the mighty trade winds of Aruba and successfully installed a Barge-to-Truck transloading terminal with a 133’ tall by 42’ diameter Tank Connection RTP bolted Cement Storage Silo at the Barcadera Port in Aruba. The facility was designed to store and transfer cement from oceanic barges. Prior to the installation of this facility, cement was delivered to the island in large bags,
prone to product contamination. Now, 750’ of underground pneumatic conveying pipe stretches from the barge offload point in the Barcadera port into the Tank Connection cement silo.
Tank Connection’s client, ATCO Concrete Products, produces ready mix cement and multi colored specialty blocks and pavers for the construction industry. Their materials are used to build many of the luxurious high rise hotels, parks and beachfront shopping areas that are a staple of Aruba’s tourism industry. This terminal will serve ATCO’s plant with cement to support its computerized, state of the art block plant.
Tank Connection designed, supplied and installed the pneumatic conveying piping and the unloading system. The silo cement unloading system fluidized the cement to provide reliable and fast truck fill times, all with full integrated controls and database inventory management. The system is designed to provide accurate product quantities to the plant operations managers as well as directly to the cement suppliers so that daily operations and monthly barge deliveries can be integrated into a seamless, uninterrupted supply chain.
Tank Connection's growing line of premier aluminum tank covers take product protection to the next level. Tank Connection Covers feature enhanced design and manufacturing methods that provide increased flexibility and strength.
Tank Connection provided this Bolted RTP and aluminum geodesic dome dry stockpile containment solution for a fluorspar mining operation in Canada.
Do you have custom fabrication and/or custom coating requirements for your existing products and are looking for a new source? Are you getting ready to launch a new product and are unsure where to source your specialty fabrication and coating needs? Let Tank Connection Help. Tank Connection is ready to leverage their experience in manufacturing a wide range of industrial storage products to fulfill your custom fabrication and coating needs.
Lime storage silos on elevated structural steel. Each silo includes a deck platform that together create a superstructure platform at the top of the silos. The twelve lime storage silos each have a capacity of 119,700 cubic feet (3,389.5 cubic meters)
Tank Connection is the leading bolted tank manufacturer for factory coated bolted storage tanks and aluminum bulk storage covers for dry bulk storage applications. Tank Connection dry bulk storage solutions include superior engineered tank, hopper and aluminum cover designs, unmatched coating technology, and golden rule of customer service.
Water treatment facility upgrade in Southeast Kansas featuring six customized APEX Domes aluminum covers.
Accenting the horizon of western Texas, this impressive array of bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) silos serve as frac sand storage.
This beautifully constructed bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) silo, built in partnership with McMahon Services Australia and Ammermann Partners, stores 3,000 This beautifully constructed bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered Panel) silo, built in partnership with McMahon Services Australia, stores 3,000 metric tons of cement and serves the local Australian market.
Tank Connection’s bolted RTP (Rolled, Tapered, Panel) silos feature reliable product flow, and remarkable coating toughness. Bolted RTP designs provide the freedom of diverse configuration and accessory options.
Stainless steel bolted RTP + aluminum dome storage for food processing applications
These bolted RTP limestone storage silos serve as kiln feed storage for cement production.
This Bolted RTP potable water storage tank blends into the brilliant green New Zealand landscape. It features a special coated aluminum geodesic dome provided by APEX Domes.
Tank Connection leads the industry in liquid contain solutions, with superior coating technology, versatile design, expert engineering, and industry experience.
This large bolted RTP silo stores dry, free-flowing cement. It sits upon an enclosed structural steel and cement elevated platform, and can withstand hurricane force winds.
Tank Connection's Bolted RTP silo serves as the centerpiece of this large cement terminal facility in Melbourne, Australia.
Tank Connection was chosen for this massive water storage facility in Singapore. The project features 13 water storage tanks for reverse osmosis flush/feed applications. Five of these tanks are 135.39 feet (41.27 m) in diameter by 46.08 feet (14.05 m) in height, with a capacity of 4,755,096.9 gal (18,000 cubic meters) each, and feature aluminum geodesic dome covers.
For potable water, wastewater, fire protection and industrial liquids, Tank Connection offers unlimited configurations in bolted tank construction from ground reservoirs to elevated water tanks. Standard liquid tank capacities range from 25,000 to 8,000,000 gallons. In all cases, RTP tank construction outperforms all other types of bolted tank construction through its superior design, proprietary coating systems and safe field installation processes.
Tank Connection's state-of-the-art, corrosion resistant aluminum domes are virtually maintenance free and backed by a two-year warranty. Our domes are all-aluminum with proprietary design and components, superior aesthetics, and unmatched performance.
Easily find the dry bulk hopper capacity you require for your bolted RTP, XL bolted RTP or shop weld project. The scales are determined by diameter, eave hight, 45 degree hopper working capacity and 60 degree hopper working capacity.
Tank Connection is the leading bolted tank manufacturer for factory coated bolted storage tanks and aluminum bulk storage covers for dry bulk storage applications. Tank Connection dry bulk storage solutions include superior engineered tank, hopper and aluminum cover designs, unmatched coating technology, and golden rule of customer service.
In dry bulk storage, we are the industry leader for large bulk storage facilities in North America.
Tank Connection provides the best performance coating system available for water storage.
When specifying liquid tanks for municipal, industrial, and agricultural projects, it is important to not only understand the design specifics, but also the coating requirements.
Not only does Tank Connection offer the premier bolted tank, Tank Connection also designs, manufactures, and installs aluminum geodesic domes.
Tank Connection offers all types of “functional mass flow” storage systems available for the storage of dry bulk materials. Based on a sample of your material tested on a Jenike Shear Tester, Tank Connection can design a “functional mass flow” storage system that will provide consistent, reliable performance in the field. Tank Connection backs it with a performance guarantee.
Tank Connection construction crews installed this Barge-to-Truck transloading terminal with a 127’ tall by 41.5’ diameter RTP bolted Cement Storage Silo to store and transfer cement from ocean barges. Tank Connection also designed, supplied and installed the pneumatic conveying piping and the unloading system.
Biothane was selected for construction of a wastewater facility in support of a distillery in St. Croix. The large digesters utilize a base setting ring (BSR) design and are fitted with a floating membrane cover. The effluent buffer tank utilizes a BSR and is designed to accept a double “gas holder” membrane cover. Equalization tank utilizes BSR design and is open top. Post aeration tank utilizes BSR design and steel pressure deck design supplied by Tank Connection.
Tank Connection construction crews battled through the mighty trade winds of Aruba and successfully installed a Barge-to-Truck transloading terminal with a 133’ tall by 42’ diameter Tank Connection RTP bolted Cement Storage Silo at the Barcadera Port in Aruba.
Tank Connection was chosen for this bolted RTP (rolled, tapered panel) construction tank that has a capacity of over 170,000 gallons for fire protection water usage in Texas.
This is the first tank that Tank Connection utilized this style of rafter ring. The rafter ring was designed to set within 1 inch of the grating level per customer request. In addition, the nozzles were designed to protrude through the platforms to give the customer access to bolt the piping to the flanges. This was a special request by our customer, and they were very happy with the result.
Tank Connection was selected to design, manufacture and install a turnkey package for over 4 million gallons of frac water storage. The customer owns and operates their own oil and gas wells and contacted Tank Connection to assist in finding the most economical storage solution for their frac sand operation.
This state of the art facility consists of (6) 2000 MT silos with a total operating storage capacity of 8,000 cubic meters. Unique to this facility is the support for both rail and truck material receiving.
This power facility required a pebble lime silo, recycle ash silo and two welded well water tanks for their scrubber and baghouse project. Our pebble lime silo included multiple interior equipment levels, stairs, platforms, entryways, and extensive shell penetrations for customer piping and equipment.
