UIG Glass Fused to Steel Tanks
LONGEVITY OVER THE EDGE
A privately held company established in 1969 Exposed steel has a greater susceptibility to corrosion which is and incorporated in the USA in 1972, United why UIG pioneered the use of mechanically rounded sheet Industries Group, Inc. has been committed to edges. This process bolted tank design, fabrication and innovation. ensures full When they said it could not be done, UIG made encapsulation of the it happen by breaking through the barrier of old sheet edge with fused technology and designing the first million gallon enamel thereby storage tank. Our commitment to excellence protecting all edges continues with our EVERSTORE ® line of Glass- from corrosion or Fused-to-Steel ( GFS ) Bolted Tanks. exposure. Other glass tank providers tout the Vitreous , from the Latin “vitrum”, also known as benefit of edging with Porcelain enamel , is a material made by fusing dissimilar metal such as stainless steel which only accelerates powdered frits to a substrate by firing at extreme corrosion . temperature. The frit flows, fuses and when In addition to the panel edges, all UIG EVERSTORE® panel cooled produces a smooth, durable, glasslike openings are factory cut prior to enameling to protect the coating on metal. The result is an integrated integrity of the tank and ensure longer life. Due to the additional layered composite of glass and metal that is time and expense, most manufacturers rely on their local tougher and more corrosion resistant than the distributors to field locate and cut panel openings. Imagine the original material. damage this practice can cause to the glass coating, leaving steel edges exposed to the environment. Vitreous enamel can be applied to most metals. As indicated by the Porcelain Enameling A CRACK IN TIME Institutes technical manual (PEI-101), it is most Just as a field located panel opening can fracture the glass commonly used for household applications with coating, so too can the splines on base metal of 14GA and thinner. UIG’s GFS commonly specified storage tanks are on another level entirely. “fin-neck” tank bolts. The bolts utilize sharp DESIGN AND ENGINEERING fins to bite into the panel holes during EVERSTORE ® tanks’ specialized design and installation resulting in construction provide decades of low cost storage shattering glass regardless of the application. From potable water to fragments and leachate storage, our team of professionals are here to exposed steel. help. Over time, these cracks and fractures can lead to corrosion. UIG’s EVERSTORE ® Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks are 100% compliant with AWWA D-103 Standard for UIG developed our proprietary bolt system bolted tank manufacturing. From the steel to which eliminates the need for sharp splines the coating, hardware, sealant and accessories, and the damage they cause. It is the only UIG tanks are fully compliant. system of its kind in the industry and can add to the service life of your tank. Together with our Domes , UIG tanks are designed by Available in both poly-capped and world class engineers with over a century of combined stainless steel depending on your experience. UIG’s capabilities include professionally application. recognized agencies and groups such as AWWA, API, AISC, NBCC, British Standard, EN THE RIGHT COAT 15282/ISO 28765, NFPA 22, IBC, FM, NSF 61, AWS, Whether you require one coat, one fire (1C/1F) for simple UL, and more. Utilizing our advanced operations, agricultural storage, two coat or three coat with multiple fires for tanks for special conditions such as heavy liquids, high more aggressive applications — UIG can custom formulate our wind factors, snow or seismic loadings can be designed enamel glass coating to specifically suit your application for the for maximum efficiency, long-life and service. best and most durable coating in the industry today! Next Level STRENGTH & PROTECTION
SOMETHING MORE - UNDER THE GLASS Along with adherence to AWWA-D-103 guidelines, UIG can also provide our proprietary Enhanced Titanium Rich Carbon Steel ( ETRCS ) Panels to go above and beyond industry standards. Not merely an “enhanced” coating, UIG’s ETRCS is enhanced steel , rich in Titanium producing a panel with greater tensile strength and less weight. This breakthrough technology produces a panel specifically formulated for the enameling process resulting in greater consistency. Better glass adherence, better performance, better product. UIG EVERSTORE ® Ultra Bolted Storage Tanks are used in a wide range of applications including harsh chemicals. Resistant to attacks from most chemicals and mixtures of corrosive materials. In addition, it WHAT’S IN YOUR WATER? has a smooth and anti-stick inert surface. It is easy One of the greatest benefits of our ETRCS and to clean and does not introduce impurities to the advanced enameling process materials. process is the ability to eliminate the need for A coat of nickel oxide (NiO) prior to enameling. Nickel oxide is a well documented toxin that is banned in Europe and other countries. UIG’s titanium rich steel does not require use of NiO thus producing a more environmentally friendly product. Only UIG offers the choice of eliminating toxic nickel from the coating process. At UIG, we believe green is good. ASSEMBLY & ACCESSORIES UIG’s factory trained installers assemble our tanks from the top down utilizing a specialized jacking system which lifts the tank, keeps the crews safely on the ground and completes the installation in a fraction of the time. UIG manufactures and offers a full product line of options and accessories for our tanks including Domes, roof walkways, railings, caged ladders, platforms, sidewall and roof manways, hatches, vents, liquid level indicators, cathodic protection, steel roof, steel floor, gravity vents and any customized item your project may require. STEEL ENAMELING PROCESS
UIG employs the latest breakthrough technology in tank enameling industry for our EVERSTORE ® line. Superfine glass foam-like structure of the enameled layer provides steel plates with excellent flexibility and durability. The impermeable barrier, applied both interior and exterior, will not dull or need re-coating during the service life of the tank. Resistant to liquid and vapor, the inert silica glass fused to steel safeguards against impact, abrasion, and corrosion. ONLY UIG offers standard and any CUSTOM color for interior and exterior including Titanium Dioxide (TiO 2) white!
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WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT APPLICATIONS Potable Water - Purified Water - RO Water - Bitter/Brackish Water Disinfecting Water - Sea Water Desalination - Irrigation Water Raw Water/Fresh Water - Fire Fighting Water - Irrigation Water - Aeration Tank Saline Water/Brine Water - Clarification Pool - Biological Filter - Sedimentation Container
POWER AND ENERGY APPLICATIONS Crude Oil - Fuel Oil - Diesel - Aviation Oil - Kerosene Drilling Mud - Process Water - DI Water - Reverse Osmosis Water Boiler Feed Water - Coal Storage - Fly Ash Silo - Geothermal Water Above photo: Interior of steel floor tank using jacking procedure for assembly
WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPLICATIONS Buffer Pool - Regulating Tank - Water Purifying Tank - Aerobic Reactor Anerobic Reactor - Sedimentation Container - Biological Filter - Leachate Storage Effluent Treatment - Irrigation Water - Animal Wastes - Sludge Tank
INDUSTRIAL DRY BULK STORAGE Mineral - Chemicals - Foods Wood Product - Petrochemicals - Plasthetics Stone/Clay/Glass - Mining Industry - Grain / Seeds-
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