China Suppliers Factory Wear-Resistant GFS Slurry Storage Tank for Oil Drilling and Wastewater Treatment
Description
The Glass Fused to Steel (GFS) tank is a kind of bolted storage tank made from two materials: glass and steel. High-strength TRS (titanium-rich steel) plates and enamels are perfectly fused at high temperatures to form a highly inert inorganic glaze layer. Based on the coating technology, it combines the advantages of both materials — the strength and flexibility of steel and excellent anti-corrosion properties of glass.
Material Characteristics of Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tanks
Low Carbon, High Strength, High Titanium.
The steel substrate employed in the construction of glass-fused-to-steel tanks is a special high strength enamelled steel with a unique design and superior properties. Its mechanical properties, including yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation, far exceed those of conventional steel sheets.
LIDA's glass fused to steel (GFS) bolted tanks are the classical choice for slurry storage. They are composed mainly of enamel panel, special sealant and self-locking bolts, etc. The steel plates are overlapped, bolted together and sealed with high performance seals. All the bolt heads are plastic-capped to provide protection against corrosion in the process environment. Mastic is extruded between the panels and the bolt heads seal the bolt shank to prevent contact with process fluids.
For slurry storage, oil drilling and other fields, it places greater emphasis on wear resistance, explosion prevention, and rapid relocation.
Features of Glass Fused to Steel Tanks
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Fast installation and short construction period
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Excellent anti-corrosion properties
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Low construction environment requirements
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Strong temperature adaptability
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Wide range of applications, seamlessly integrated to form assembled reactors
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Aesthetically pleasing appearance
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Flexible for relocation, expansion and recycling
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Simple maintenance and service life in excess of 30 years
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Glass Fused to Steel (GFS) tank?
A Glass Fused to Steel tank is a bolted storage tank constructed by fusing high-strength TRS (titanium-rich steel) plates with enamel at high temperatures. This process creates a highly inert inorganic glaze layer that combines the structural strength of steel with the superior corrosion resistance of glass.
What makes the steel substrate in GFS tanks special?
The steel substrate used in GFS tanks is a specially formulated high-strength enamelled steel featuring low carbon and high titanium content. Its mechanical properties — including yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation — significantly surpass those of conventional steel sheets, ensuring long-term durability.
What applications are Glass Fused to Steel tanks suitable for?
GFS tanks are widely used for slurry storage, sewage treatment, oil drilling, and other industrial applications. They are especially valued in fields that require wear resistance, explosion prevention, and the ability to be rapidly relocated to different sites.
How are the panels of a GFS tank assembled and sealed?
The enamel panels are overlapped and bolted together using self-locking bolts, then sealed with high-performance mastic sealant. Bolt heads are plastic-capped to protect against corrosion, and mastic is extruded between panels to prevent process fluids from contacting the bolt shank, ensuring a leak-proof structure.
How long is the service life of a Glass Fused to Steel tank?
With proper maintenance, Glass Fused to Steel tanks have a service life in excess of 30 years. Their excellent anti-corrosion properties, combined with simple maintenance requirements, make them a highly cost-effective long-term storage solution.
Can GFS tanks be relocated or expanded after installation?
Yes. One of the key advantages of GFS bolted tanks is their flexibility. They can be disassembled and relocated to a new site, expanded in capacity, or recycled at the end of their operational period, making them a highly adaptable and sustainable storage solution.