- Reliable and flexible option with higher “strength to weight” ratio than traditional materials.
- More durable in the face of extreme exposure to temperatures and chemicals stored in the tank.
- Potential faster delivery if one of our stock units fits your needs and customized orders can take upwards of a few weeks.
- Non-corrosive, naturally non-conductive to electricity and won’t rust no matter how wet the environment is.
- Lightweight and easier to transport, making them cheaper to ship to your worksite.
- Can be customized with a variety of equipment pieces and accessories, including valves, ladders, or a sloped bottom for complete drainage.
- Watertight and can be repaired.
- Outlives its competing tanks by a decade.
| - Sturdy build, but susceptible to corrosion and rust damage due to exposure to the elements or to the materials being stored.
- Approximate turnaround time from order to delivery can be 3 to 6 weeks, also requires heavy equipment to install and transport the unit. Transport can be more costly.
- Exposure to groundwater, rain and the water it’s storing can cause the tank to rust and reduce its lifespan if not routinely coated in a protective layer.
- Steel is non-combustible and fire-resistant, able to tolerate continuous high temperatures.
- Steel is conductive to electricity.
- Requires more maintenance and repairs than FRP tanks.
- Steel tanks don’t breed algae and can keep potable water clean if properly sprayed with a protective coating.
- Will cost you more in the long run with inspections, maintenance and repairs.
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