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.
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.
