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Carbon Steel API Tanks

Carbon steel API tanks are robust storage vessels manufactured from carbon steel materials to meet American Petroleum Institute standards, providing cost-effective and reliable storage solutions for petroleum products, chemicals, and industrial liquids. Roben Mfg, Inc. specializes in manufacturing these versatile storage systems that combine the structural strength and durability of carbon steel with API-certified design and construction methods for diverse industrial storage applications.

Our carbon steel API tanks incorporate high-quality carbon steel materials, professional welding techniques, and comprehensive protective systems to deliver dependable storage solutions that provide excellent strength-to-cost ratios while meeting strict industry standards for safety, reliability, and performance across various industrial applications.

Types of Carbon Steel API Tanks

• Carbon Steel Crude Oil Storage Tanks
• Carbon Steel Refined Product Storage Tanks
• Carbon Steel Water Storage Tanks
• Carbon Steel Chemical Storage Tanks
• Carbon Steel Fuel Storage Tanks
• Carbon Steel Fixed Roof Tanks
• Carbon Steel Floating Roof Tanks
• Carbon Steel Cone Roof Tanks
• Carbon Steel Dome Roof Tanks
• Carbon Steel Internal Floating Roof Tanks
• Carbon Steel External Floating Roof Tanks
• Carbon Steel Heated Storage Tanks
• Carbon Steel Insulated Storage Tanks
• Carbon Steel Coated Storage Tanks
• Custom Carbon Steel API Storage Systems

Carbon Steel API Tank Key Features

• High-Strength Construction: Carbon steel materials providing excellent structural strength and durability
• API Standard Compliance: Full compliance with API 650, API 653, and other applicable API standards
• Cost-Effective Solution: Optimal balance of performance and cost for most storage applications
• Corrosion Protection: Advanced coating systems and cathodic protection for corrosion resistance
• Welding Excellence: Professional welding techniques ensuring structural integrity and leak-tight construction
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for petroleum products, chemicals, water, and various industrial liquids
• Easy Maintenance: Accessible design features for inspection, maintenance, and repair operations
• Proven Reliability: Time-tested carbon steel construction with decades of proven performance
• Customizable Design: Flexible design options for specific capacity and application requirements
• Standard Materials: Readily available carbon steel materials ensuring cost-effectiveness and availability

Applications

• Petroleum Refinery Storage
• Chemical Plant Storage
• Water Treatment Storage
• Industrial Process Storage
• Fuel Distribution Storage
• Manufacturing Facility Storage
• Power Plant Storage
• Municipal Water Storage
• Wastewater Treatment Storage
• Agricultural Storage
• Food Processing Storage
• Mining Operation Storage
• Construction Industry Storage
• Emergency Storage Applications
• Bulk Material Storage
• Industrial Waste Storage
• Process Water Storage
• Fire Protection Water Storage
• Cooling Water Storage
• General Industrial Storage

Industries Served

• Petroleum and Gas Industry
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Water and Wastewater
• Power Generation
• Manufacturing Industries
• Agricultural Operations
• Food and Beverage
• Mining and Minerals
• Construction Industry
• Municipal Services
• Industrial Facilities

Compliance and Standards

API Standards

• API 650 – Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
• API 653 – Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction
• API 2000 – Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks

Material Standards

• ASTM A36 – Carbon Structural Steel
• ASTM A283 – Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates
• ASTM A131 – Structural Steel for Ships

Welding Standards

• AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code – Steel
• ASME Section IX – Welding and Brazing Qualifications

Quality Assurance

• Material Verification: Complete verification of carbon steel material specifications and properties
• Welding Quality Control: Comprehensive welding inspection and testing programs
• Structural Testing: Testing of carbon steel construction for strength and durability
• Coating System Testing: Testing of protective coating systems for corrosion protection
• API Compliance Verification: Verification of compliance with all applicable API standards

Custom Design Services

• Structural Design: Custom structural design for specific capacity and loading requirements
• Corrosion Protection Design: Design of coating systems and cathodic protection for specific environments
• Site-Specific Engineering: Design adaptation for local conditions, codes, and environmental factors
• Cost Optimization: Design optimization to minimize costs while meeting performance requirements
• Upgrade Design: Design services for upgrading existing carbon steel tanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the advantages of carbon steel for API tanks?
A: Carbon steel provides excellent strength, durability, weldability, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for most industrial storage applications.

Q: How do you protect carbon steel tanks from corrosion?
A: We use protective coating systems, cathodic protection, proper design details, and regular maintenance programs to prevent corrosion.

Q: What thicknesses are available for carbon steel tank plates?
A: Carbon steel plate thicknesses typically range from 3/16″ to 2″ or more, depending on tank size, pressure requirements, and application.

Q: Can carbon steel tanks be repaired and modified?
A: Yes, carbon steel tanks can be repaired, modified, and upgraded according to API 653 standards using established welding and inspection procedures.

Q: What is the expected lifespan of carbon steel API tanks?
A: With proper design, construction, and maintenance, carbon steel API tanks can provide 30+ years of reliable service life.

Contact Information

Roben Mfg, Inc.
760 Vassar Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 364-6000
Email: sales@robenmfg.com

Request a consultation with our carbon steel engineering team to discover how our carbon steel API tanks can provide cost-effective and reliable storage solutions for your industrial applications.