Stainless Steel 304 / 316L
Food-grade stainless steel panel tanks in grade 304 or 316L for corrosive water and liquid storage, including in corrosive environments.
- Finish
- Pressed stainless steel
- Best for
- Food-grade storage; corrosive water or environments
- Thickness
- 2.5 mm panels
Drawing: 4 × 3 panels, 3 tiers high
Specification
- Specifications may change without notice and can be customised subject to manufacturer approval and safety standards.
- Installation by approved installers only is recommended.
- For other liquids, pH levels or higher temperatures, seek the manufacturer's advice.
| Grades | Stainless steel 304 and 316L (low carbon) |
|---|---|
| Panels | 1 m × 1 m and 1 m × 0.5 m (other sizes on request), hydraulically pressed double flange |
| Materials | Panels, stays, cleats and pads in stainless steel |
| Reinforcement | Internal or external stays and cleats in the same grade as the panels |
| Bolts, nuts and washers | Hexagonal, same grade as the panels |
| Sealant | Non-toxic, non-contaminating PVC foam strips between flanges and cleats |
| Roof cover | Pressed covers of the same material, 600 mm manhole and insect-proof vent per compartment |
| Ladders | Internal and external, same finish as panels; safety cage optional |
| Level indicator | Ruler-type mechanical as standard; transparent PVC tube direct-reading on request |
Panel thickness by tank height
| Tank height | Thickness |
|---|---|
| 1 m, 2 m, 3 m | 2.5 mm bottom, sides and ends |
| 4 m | 3.0 mm bottom and first tier; 2.5 mm second, third and top tiers |
Structural components
- Perimeter angle
- Diagonal stay
- Horizontal stay
- Top truss
- Cleats A, B, C1, C2
- RC plinth or beam support
Sizes and capacities
Capacities come from the published tables. Anything off the grid is a custom tank.
Standard size
5,000 × 4,000 mm · 2 m
40,000 L
Nominal capacity · 8,800 imp. gallons
Plan size, in panels5 × 4
Dots mark published sizes
Other ranges
- RORed oxide primer
General purpose
Standard Primer Coated5 mm steel - ZNHot-dip zinc
Fire fighting
Hot Dipped Galvanised5 mm steel - HD2.0 mm HDPE geomembrane
Corrosive water
HDG + HDPE Lined5 mm steel + 2.0 mm liner - EPTwo-pack epoxy, 125 µm
Non-potable liquids
Galvanised Epoxy Coated5 mm steel - FRMoulded fibreglass, anti-skid studs
Potable water
SMC / FRP2.5 mm panels