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Our Standard Polymers team is well-versed in the specification process and industry application procedures with many tank coatings under our collective belts.
Tanks are built to last a long time. That makes choosing an appropriate coating for your new tank a top priority. We want to share information with you on how our products extend the time between maintenance periods. We have product systems that meet or exceed all the current standards and work together to extend the service life of your tank. That means long-term cost savings that really add up.
And because tanks do live on, eventually they have to be re-coated. It’s very possible that the products used when you first coated your tank are no longer available. Or those products may no longer meet government standards, like being VOC compliant.
Our exterior tank coatings have proven resistance to abrasion and inclement weather conditions. They also can be manufactured in a variety of colors to provide the aesthetic you’re looking for and are formulated to minimize yellowing due to sun exposure.
Our goal is to provide products that supply high performance, cost-effective tank coatings. We have four NACE Certified Inspectors on staff who can assist you in your maintenance planning process by helping with specs, product selection, on-site inspection services, helping you estimate how long our coatings will last and follow-up to ensure you are satisfied with the outcome.
Contact us for more information or to get a specific quote for your tank coating project.
FAQs
Is there more to tank coatings than just selecting the right product?
Choosing the correct industrial coating for your exterior or interior tank is a vital component in your overall asset protection plan. It’s vital your coating material is well matched to the environment of your asset. Various environmental factors must be considered; possible considerations are extreme temperatures, UV light, and salinity. The coating selected must be able to stand up to everything required of it for the anticipated lifespan of the coating. Our properly NACE and SSPC certified representatives can assist you by making experienced contractor recommendations and help with the project specification. A final project inspection ensures any minor issues are taken care of and a schedule of regular tank inspections allows minor failure points to be repaired preventing them from becoming bigger problems. Because a tank coating is a long-term project, a comprehensive asset management program will help ensure its success.
What types of tank coatings does Standard Polymers handle?
Our company deals with interior and exterior tank coatings for a wide variety of industries including food and beverage, water, power, gas & oil, chemical, etc.
How do you properly prepare the exterior of a steel tank?
Because steel is vulnerable to corrosion the surface must be completely prepped based on an assessment of the conditions specific to each individual tank. Humidity levels, current corrosion damage, chemical exposure and other environmental conditions are taken into account during prep work to prevent deterioration of the metal substrate and premature failure. The integrity of the tank could be compromised which would affect the life of the coating. Following proper procedures based on the site specific factors of any steel tank exterior will help prevent corrosion from starting under the protective coating.
How long can a tank coating last?
Popular standards recommend recoating after 15 years but with proper planning, due diligence and excellent application a high performance coating can provide lasting durability that can sometimes be measured in decades instead of years.
What can you do to help provide a tank coatings contractor?
There are several factors that should help determine who should be hired to apply your tank coating. Our unique position means we can recommend qualified, experienced contractors based on our past experience, how they perform on site regarding time management, clean up, change orders, budgetary issues, etc. A good contractor not only executes the application well but has technical knowledge and may provide engineering support to those involved who may not have as tank specific understanding benefitting both optimal project success and the bottom line.
What type of characteristics do your finish coats offer?
Some of the advantages offered in our product line include low VOC, abrasion resistance, great color choices and retention. Other options include formulas providing additional UV protection and fast cure. We have products with dry-fall attributes providing reduction of overspray to the nearby equipment and property. Recommending the correct product for your tank coating allows us to help you get long-lasting durability as the end result to your tank coating project.
