High Corrosion Resistance Glass Fused to Steel Tanks from China Suppliers | Reliable 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) technology?
Glass-Fused-to-Steel is a process that creates a permanent molecular bond by fusing a specially formulated silica-based glass enamel to a steel base sheet at very high temperatures (around 820°C / 1500°F). This fusion combines the structural strength and flexibility of steel with the excellent anti-corrosion and chemical resistance properties of glass, resulting in highly durable storage tank panels.
Q What industries and applications are GFS tanks suitable for?
GFS tanks are suitable for a wide range of applications including municipal drinking water storage, sewage and wastewater treatment, sludge storage, anaerobic digestion and biogas systems, industrial process water storage, agricultural slurry storage, biogas production, livestock feed storage, rainwater harvesting, firefighting water reserves, and bulk solids storage.
Q How long is the service life of a Glass-Fused-to-Steel tank?
With proper installation and minimal routine maintenance, Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks are designed for a service life in excess of 30 years. Their outstanding corrosion resistance and UV stability ensure long-term performance even in harsh environmental conditions, significantly reducing the total cost of ownership over their lifetime.
Q What are the main advantages of GFS tanks compared to concrete or welded steel tanks?
Compared to reinforced concrete tanks and carbon steel welded tanks, GFS tanks offer breakthrough innovations in materials, anti-corrosion technology, and installation methods. Key advantages include faster installation, lower construction environment requirements, strong temperature adaptability, aesthetically pleasing appearance, flexibility for relocation and expansion, excellent impact and abrasion resistance, and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh weather conditions.
Q How are GFS tank panels assembled and sealed?
GFS tank panels are overlapped and bolted together using self-locking bolts, then sealed with high-performance sealants. All bolt heads are plastic-capped to protect against corrosion in the process environment. Mastic is extruded between the panels and around the bolt heads to seal the bolt shank and prevent any contact with process fluids, ensuring a leak-proof and corrosion-resistant assembly.
Q What type of steel substrate is used in LIDA's GFS tanks?
LIDA's GFS tanks use a special high-strength enamelled steel substrate characterized by low carbon content, high strength, and high titanium composition. This unique steel has mechanical properties — including yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation — that far exceed those of conventional steel sheets, making it an ideal base material for the glass fusion process and ensuring superior structural performance of the finished tank.