Storage tanks hold a variety of liquids or gases that cannot get too hot or too cold, depending on what's being stored. Because they hold valuable products like raw materials, intermediates, final products and usable byproducts, they are a vital structure in process manufacturing, power and energy generation, and other industrial sectors. Storage tanks are also highly susceptible to corrosion due to climate, weather, and harsh operating conditions—and once corrosion begins, it continues, eroding structural integrity until the problem is corrected or the storage tank is no longer viable, whichever comes first.

All this to say, why would you leave tank restoration and maintenance to any contractor with a good story and a low bid?

To protect your stored product investments and keep your industrial tanks viable and structurally sound, it's much wiser to rely on tank insulation and coating experts like Painters USA and our decades of tank maintenance experience.

Painters USA tank insulation expertise

Energy efficiency

An important step in many process industries is the heating of tank liquids. Heat may be part of the production process itself. It may enable and facilitate pumping of materials like heavy oils. In some applications, heating may be required to deal with heat lost from the tank surface or liquid surface exposed to the atmosphere.

No matter what, heating requires energy costs, and every year, a large amount of energy and energy dollars are wasted due to poorly insulated storage tanks. Without a reliable, well-maintained insulation system, storage tanks are much less energy-efficient.

Worker safety and welfare

Another important consideration is worker safety. PPE and barriers can be used to prevent incidental contact with hot surfaces, yet workers who work regularly around industrial storage tanks need and deserve a reliable, well-maintained tank insulation system for safe touch assurance. OSHA requirements for heat exposure, storage tanks, and certain processing industries include recommendations and requirements to reduce worker exposure to burns, heat exhaustion, and other high-temperature risks.

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) prevention and repair

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a form of corrosion that occurs most commonly on insulated carbon and low alloy steel and stainless steel equipment operating at high temperatures. Because it's hidden under the insulation, it can go undetected for a long time, resulting in catastrophic leaks, equipment failure, prolonged downtime, safety and environmental concerns and even explosions. CUI is a common problem across many industries, especially refining, chemical, power, and offshore industries like crude oil and natural gas extraction.

With NACE (now AMPP) coating certifications and training, along with extensive experience in refineries and other industries prone to CUI issues, Painters USA will help ensure this insidious corrosion issue doesn't derail your business.

Other tank insulation benefits

• Moisture resistance
• Chemical resistance
• Rust encapsulation
• Fuel and acid resistance
• Fire resistance
• Weathering and UV protection
• Operational longevity
• Structural integrity

Tank maintenance with minimal down time

The production needs and goals of our clients always come first, so remember Painters USA when tank maintenance work needs to be done with as little disruption as possible to your operating schedule. We can deploy large, well-trained crews and schedule our work during slow-downs, shutdowns, turn-arounds, or simply days and shifts that are off-peak.