High Corrosion Resistance Glass Fused to Steel Tanks from China Suppliers - Quality Factory Solutions
Description
Bolted steel tanks made of Glass-Fused-to-Steel are widely used for all kinds of storage solutions. Glass fused to steel is a permanent, molecular bond created by fusing a specially formulated silica-based glass enamel to a base sheet of steel at very high temperatures (around 820°C / 1500°F), combines the advantages of both materials — the strength and flexibility of steel and excellent anti-corrosion properties of glass.
LIDA's glass fused to steel (GFS) storage tanks 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.
Enamel Panel
Self-Bolted with Sealant & Cap
The Frame Is Braced with Steel Stiffeners
Uses of Glass Fused To Steel Tanks
Glass Fused To Steel Tanks are widely used in various industries and serve different purposes in different environments. These tanks are mainly used for:
- Municipal drinking water, sewage treatment, sludge storage, wastewater treatment and anaerobic digestion and biogas.
- Industrial wastewater treatment, storage, anaerobic digestion and biogas, process water storage and bulk solids storage.
- Agricultural slurry storage, on- and off-farm biogas production, storage of livestock feeds such as hay, maize and high-moisture grains, and bulk solids storage.
Renowned for their extended service life and minimal maintenance requirements owing to corrosion resistance and UV stability, glass-fused tanks cater to municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs.
Their superior corrosion resistance, durability and ease of maintenance make them ideal for storing and handling a wide range of liquids, chemicals and gases. Additionally, these glass fused bolted steel tanks can be used for rainwater harvesting, firefighting and storage of various industrial liquids.
GFS tanks for IC reactor installed in Cambodia — paper wastewater D9.19*H24m
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.
Features Of Glass Fused To Steel Tanks
⚡ Fast installation and short construction period
🛡️ Excellent anti-corrosion properties
🏗️ Low construction environment requirements
🌡️ Strong temperature adaptability
🔗 Wide range of applications, seamlessly integrated to form assembled reactors
✨ Aesthetically pleasing appearance
🔄 Flexible for relocation, expansion and recycling
🔧 Simple maintenance and service life in excess of 30 years
Glass Fused To Steel Bolted Tanks Manufacturing Process
Glass-Fused-To-Steel Tank adopts high strength glass fused special steel as the base material, and uses the honing technology at high temperature of 800 degrees Celsius to fuse the anti-corrosion glaze layer with high inertia onto the surface of the base material to make standardized steel plate module. It combines both strength and flexibility of steel and excellent corrosion resistance of glass as well as the perfect impact and abrasion resistance, and that withstands the extreme temperature and harsh weather conditions.
Compared with other tanks (Carbon Steel Welded Tank / Reinforced Concrete Tank), Glass-Fused-To-Steel Tank has achieved breakthrough innovations in materials, anti-corrosion technology and installation methods, and is a kind of advanced storage tank manufacturing technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q What is Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) and how is it made?
Glass-Fused-to-Steel is a permanent, molecular bond created by fusing a specially formulated silica-based glass enamel to a base sheet of steel at very high temperatures (around 820°C / 1500°F). This process combines the strength and flexibility of steel with the excellent anti-corrosion properties of glass, resulting in a highly durable and long-lasting material for tank construction.
Q What industries and applications are GFS tanks suitable for?
GFS tanks are suitable for a wide range of industries including municipal (drinking water, sewage and wastewater treatment, sludge storage, biogas), industrial (process water, bulk solids, anaerobic digestion), and agricultural (slurry storage, biogas, livestock feed storage). They are also used for rainwater harvesting and firefighting water storage.
Q How long is the service life of a Glass-Fused-to-Steel tank?
With simple and minimal maintenance, GFS tanks have a service life in excess of 30 years. Their excellent corrosion resistance and UV stability contribute to this extended lifespan, making them a cost-effective long-term storage solution compared to conventional carbon steel or reinforced concrete tanks.
Q What are the main advantages of GFS bolted tanks over welded steel or concrete tanks?
GFS bolted tanks offer several key advantages: fast installation with a short construction period, low construction environment requirements, superior corrosion resistance, strong temperature adaptability, aesthetically pleasing appearance, and flexibility for relocation, expansion and recycling. Compared to welded steel or concrete tanks, GFS tanks represent a breakthrough in materials, anti-corrosion technology and installation methods.
Q What makes the steel substrate used in GFS tanks special?
The steel substrate used in GFS tanks is a special high-strength enamelled steel featuring low carbon, high strength, and high titanium composition. Its mechanical properties — including yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation — far exceed those of conventional steel sheets, providing a superior base for the glass enamel fusion process.
Q Can GFS tanks be relocated or expanded after installation?
Yes. One of the key advantages of GFS bolted tanks is their flexibility. Because they are assembled from standardized bolted panel modules rather than welded or cast in place, they can be disassembled, relocated to a new site, expanded in capacity, or recycled at the end of their operational life — offering significant practical and economic benefits over permanent concrete or welded steel structures.