ATEC Steel will be a sponsor / exhibitor at the following upcoming trade shows:
1. NISTM Regional Trade Show – September 16, 2010 – Houston, TX(information at www.NISTM.org/events)
2. API Safe Entry and Tank Conference – October 18-21, 2010 – San Francisco, CA
3. ILTA Gulf Coast Regional Conference – November 3-4, 2010 – Houston, TX
ATEC Steel will be featured in the September 2010 issuse of the BIC Magazine. BIC provides industry and construction updates for the Petroleum, Power, Pulp & Paper markets serving the Gulf Coast and Southeastern USA
LIQ Fusion 7000 FBE™ (interior coating system)
EXT Fusion 5000 FBE™ (exterior coating system)
Tank Connection’s fusion powder coating systems are formulated from thermosetting resins, binder, pigments and additives to meet today’s storage requirements of durability, chemical resistance, chip resistance, flexibility, heat resistance and UV protection. Tank Connection’s fusion powder coating formulations are created by blending the various components and processing them through an extruder into a continuous mass with a completely uniform composition. This homogenous mass is then cooled and broken down into small chips, which are then ground into a fine powder. Each particle of powder contains within it the necessary components for reforming into the finished coating after fusion application and oven baking.
LIQ Fusion 7000 FBE™, EXT Fusion 5000 FBE™ and EXT Fusion SDP™ powder coating systems are electrostatic applied from an automated state-of-the-art, fusion powder coating line. (Reference TC flowchart document detailing over 20 step fusion coating process.) Tank Connection maintains the only fusion powder coat line “certified” to apply these coating systems to bolted steel panels for liquid storage applications.
The pre-stages of LIQ Fusion 7000 FBE application are critical to provide the best substrate surface and anchor profile. All bolted steel panels are chemically washed and blasted to an SSPC-SP10 near white finish. LIQ fusion powder is fed pneumatically from a reservoir into automated spray guns where a low amperage, high voltage charge is imparted to the particles. The bolted panels to be coated are grounded, so that the charged particles will seek the opposite charged metal surfaces. By utilizing the latest in today’s technology, this coating process can produce a uniform, monolithic, fusion-bonded surface with superior edge and bolt-hole coverage. (In comparison, this coating system is a stronger system than vitreous enamel/glass in liquid storage applications. It addresses all deficiencies in glass coated bolted panels. Additionally, a bolted storage tank coated with LIQ Fusion 7000 FBE can be recoated in the future, increasing the expected service life by up to 1.5 to 2 times over glass coated tanks. LIQ Fusion 7000 FBE™ is today’s premier coating technology.)
The proprietary fusion powder coating systems offered by Tank Connection are thermoset powders that utilize low-molecular-weight solids that go through a fusion and chemical reaction to form higher-molecular-weight polymers. Once the powder is applied, the bolted steel panels enter an oven where the resins, pigments and other reactive agents crosslink to produce a high molecular weight binder system, resulting with a tough, durable coating system designed for high chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, flexibility, chip resistance, weatherability and UV protection.
The BEST Exterior Coating System – EXT Fusion 5000 FBE™ + EXT Fusion SDP™ (super durable polyester hybrid powder that demonstrates an excellent mixture of flexibility with impact, chemical and UV resistance). The advanced chemistry of this system has proven to be the best bolted steel tank exterior coating system available worldwide.
Tank Connection’s thermoset processes are irreversible. Once curing and crosslink takes place, the powder coating cannot be returned to its original form by any means. Testing data by Akzo Nobel clearly shows that LIQ Fusion performance is unmatched in liquid storage applications.
Fusion: The melting and flowing of heated polymer particles to form a continuous film.
Tank Connection’s Fusion-Bond System Advantage — Get the facts on dry bulk storage.
The Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) Advantage over Competitor Coatings:
Fusion 5000 FBE + Ext Fusion SDP is the ULTIMATE EXTERIOR TANK COATING system ever developed for dry bulk storage applications. Outperforms ALL tank exterior coating systems offered today worldwide. This coating system utilizes the protective properties of our exclusive FBE epoxy powder fused to substrate with a fused topcoat of SD (superdurable) Polyester.
In recognized exposure testing (Southern Florida Exposure Tests) our exclusive system was rated at “5 years” without change per AMAA 2604-05 specification.
Additional details of Tank Connection’s unmatched performance of our FBE system can be found on our website – www.tankconnection.com.
The Kansas Department of Commerce recently held their annual celebration of Kansas businesses and their contributions to their communities and the state economy. At the event, Regional Business Excellence Awards and Merit Awards were presented. Among the recipients, Tank Connection Affiliate Group had two companies recognized for their achievements. Tank Connection, nominated by the City of Parsons, received a Regional Business Excellence Award. Another affiliate company, ATEC Steel of Baxter Springs, KS, received a Merit Award. The Tank Connection Affiliate Group is honored to be recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce in this manner. We wish to thank all employees for their contributions that make it possible for us to be recognized for business excellence and our contribution to the SEK economy.
Tank Connection’s RTP (rolled tapered panel) design approach to bolted tank construction combines the best qualities of field-weld and bolted tank construction into the highest quality modular design ever developed in the bolted storage tank industry. RTP tanks have no internal ledges, can be manufactured with up to 1/2″ plate thicknesses and are constructed with synchronized screw jacks from grade.
API-12B flanged panel designs utilize an exterior chime (flange) connection which has a long history of leaks and rust issues. This approach to bolted tank construction was originally developed by an archaic oil field specification and has been adapted for use with other products such as potable water, wastewater and dry bulk products. API-12B tanks are manufactured with up to 5/16″ plate thicknesses and are constructed with scaffolding from the bottom up, creating a very unsafe working environment for installation crews.
VFP (vertical flat panel) designs were developed to remove the problematic chime associated with API-12B construction. These tanks have similar sized panels as that of API-12B and are typically constructed with scaffolding. Their lack of ridgity makes them difficult to construct in the field due to their unstable profile and lack of rigidity.
In short, TC’s RTP tank design is superior in every way to both the API-12B and VFP designs. For a side by side comparison please click on the link below.
ATEC Steel Fabrication and Construction, LLC will be exhibiting in this event to be held in Minneapolis, MN. The conference and expo is the worlds largest biomass ultilization conference bring over 2,000 attendees, 250 exhibiting companies and 90 speakers together. Future and existing biofuels and power producers will be able to network with waste generators and other industry suppliers and technology providers as well as ultiity executives, researchers, policymakers, investors, project developers and farmers. Be sure to stop by the ATEC Steel booth # 616
In anaerobic digester tank applications, Tank Connection’s RTP (rolled, tapered panel) bolted tank design coated with LIQ Fusion 7000 FBE™ is unmatched in performance compared to other bolted tank designs. If field-weld tank construction is preferred, Tank Connection and our affiliate company ATEC Steel lead the industry in API 650 tank construction.
Tank Connection Affiliate Group are the only storage tank manufacturers worldwide that design, manufacture and install all types of steel storage tanks used in anaerobic digester applications, including bolted RTP (rolled, tapered panel), field-weld, shop-weld and hybrid tank construction.
At Tank Connection, we manufacturer the #1 bolted liquid storage tank available in the world! And we support this claim with customer testimonies and facts, not rhetoric.
You can rely on us to address the factors that should be addressed in digester applications including vapor zone considerations, operating temperature, applicable design configurations, corrosion considerations, pH/acidic levels, operating environment, materials of construction, applicable codes, thermal expansion, chemical resistance and appropriate design standards.
In anaerobic applications, the important area inside the storage tank is the vapor zone area. This is the area where competitor tank designs fail. Tank Connection is recognized in the marketplace as experts in specialized storage tank designs and field construction services. In review, there are numerous digester designs offered in the marketplace today. Tank Connection has developed the ultimate digester designs that provide superior performance in the field with low maintenance requirements.
Anaerobic Digester Tank Applications:
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If your project involves a single tank or an integrated storage system, no one offers more services and creative solutions than Tank Connection. From the quote stage through order process, drawing approval, material fabrication and field installation, Tank Connection will provide streamlined processing and “Golden Rule” customer service.
Did you know the Tank Connection Affiliate Group (TCAG) is an integrated family of companies that specialize in liquid and dry bulk storage applications worldwide? Unlike tank suppliers that office a single choice in tank construction, TCAG is the only tank manufacturer that designs, fabricates and installs all four types of steel storage tanks including Bolted RTP (rolled, tapered panel), Field-weld, Shop-weld and Hybrid tank construction.
TCAG storage products and services not only command the highest quality ratings in the industry, but our process operations are vertically integrated, which promotes our global position as a competitive price leader. Starting with steel procurement at the mill and finishing with construction services in the field, value-added design, manufacturing, project management, system integration and field installation services are performed by TC personnel. The TCAG is a “single source” provider for all types of storage containment systems.
The TCAG is a collection of the recognized experts in RTP (rolled, tapered panel), API 12B (flanged panel), field-weld, shop-weld and Hybrid tank fabrication. With over 2100 years of combined experience in storage applications, Tank Connection stands alone as a global leader in storage containment.
There’s a reason why Tank Connection is recognized as the industry leader in storage tanks, silos and integrated storage systems….. and it all starts with consistent, reliable performance on every project. If your project involves a single silo or an integrated storage system, no one offers more services and creative solutions than TC. From the quote stage through order process, drawing approval, material fabrication and field installation, Tank Connection will provide streamlined processing and “Golden Rule” customer service.
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If you are looking for the BEST coating available for liquid storage tanks then look no further than LIQ Fusion 7000 FBE. LIQ Fusion has been thoroughly tested to be compatible with a wide range of liquid products such as leachate, brine water & gasoline making storage of potable water look like child’s play. Furthermore, all of this is done without the need for costly and troublesome cathodic protection.
For more information about LIQ Fusion’s Technical Data and testing results click on the link below