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Stainless Chemical and Petroleum Tanks

We design and fabricate stainless tanks that will not taint the product they hold or be affected by it, with the grade, fixtures and fittings chosen for each chemical or fuel.

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Chemical & Petrol tanks built by STA — Built by STA

Choosing the Stainless Grade

Chemical and petroleum tanks have to protect the product and the people working around them. We design and build stainless tanks that will not taint what they contain or be attacked by it.

We choose the stainless grade for each tank based on what it will hold, and use only fixtures and fittings suited to that product. We also build tanks for the oil and gas industry.

Petroleum-grade stainless steel
Chemical-resistant stainless steel
Accessories matched to the product
Safety rails and guides built onto the tank

Tank Types and Fittings

Stainless Chemical Tanks

Many chemicals react with metals, making the product impure and storage unsafe. We choose a stainless grade that keeps the chemical stable and the tank sound.

Petroleum Tanks

Petroleum products carry a high fire risk in storage and transport, so these tanks need special consideration in design and construction.

Matched Fixtures and Fittings

Accessories and attachments are chosen and made to suit the product the tank holds.

Safety Rails and Guides

We build safety rails and guides onto your tank in our workshop so operators can work on it safely.

Chemical Tank Capabilities

Materials	304 and 316 stainless steel (including 316L) and high alloys
Capacity	100L to 250kL built in our workshop, depending on configuration; larger tanks, up to 1.9ML, fabricated in our workshop and assembled on site, on request
Welding	Orbital, TIG, MIG and flux-cored (FCAW)
Design	3D modelling and approval drawings before fabrication
Testing and inspection	Hydrostatic testing (depending on the size of the tank) and dye penetrant testing in our workshop. Radiography is arranged through a NATA-accredited third party, and other testing your specification calls for, such as borescope inspection, riboflavin coverage testing, surface finish (profilometer) checks and material verification, can be arranged through NATA-accredited third-party testers
Safety fittings	Safety rails and guides built onto the tank
Delivery	Every Australian state and territory

Our Process

01
Design
We start with what the tank will hold, choose the grade and fittings, then model the tank in 3D and issue approval drawings.
02
Fabricate
Our welders and fabricators build your tank by hand in our Murarrie workshop and pressure test it there before it leaves.
03
Deliver
We deliver your tank to your site, anywhere in Australia, freighted from our Murarrie workshop by Russell Transport.
04
Service and Repair
We repair and modify your equipment in our workshop for as long as you run it.

Questions About Chemical and Petrol Tanks

For anything else, call (07) 3348 9444.

How do you choose the stainless grade for a chemical?

From what the tank will hold, its concentration and its temperature. Send us the product details and safety data sheet and we recommend 304, 316, 316L or a higher alloy.

Do you build tanks for fuel and petroleum products?

Yes. We build petroleum tanks, with fixtures and fittings suited to the product.

How are chemical tanks tested?

Hydrostatic testing (depending on the size of the tank) or air pressure testing, plus dye penetrant testing and a pre-delivery inspection, all in our workshop. Radiography is arranged through a NATA-accredited third party where the job needs it. Other testing your specification calls for, such as borescope inspection, riboflavin coverage testing, surface finish (profilometer) checks and material verification, can be arranged through NATA-accredited third-party testers. The results go into your manufacturer's data report.

Which standards are your chemical tanks built to?

Tanks are designed to the standard that applies to your product and site. Tell us your requirements at quote stage.

Can you build safety rails and access onto the tank?

Yes. We build safety rails, guides and operator platforms onto the tank in our workshop.

Can you build to our drawings?

Yes. We can build to your drawings or design the tank for you, with 3D modelling and approval drawings either way.