In today’s world, innovation and technical capability have become survival mechanisms – this is also true for steel tank fabricators. Innovation is often the answer to the unique challenges that arise when constructing large field erected tanks.

The challenges arise not only from logistics and planning, but also regarding process and equipment..

Many times T BAILEY Inc. receives specifications for casing or pipe piling projects that specify materials not required for structural design reasons. There are several ways you can reduce the cost of your project without sacrificing a quality product, simply by changing the material specifications to include those products designed for the..

The surface preparation of steel is the first critical step to ensuring a coatings project is going to last a long time. Before the project can begin it is important to remove mill scale and any other contaminants present on the surface to be coated. The mill scale is the flake surface of hot rolled steel that is present after the steel is forged...

Public municipalities and or private water districts both possess a great deal of responsibility to the condition of their existing AWWA D100 water storage reservoirs. Whether your tank is large or small, all water storage tanks need to be periodically inspected and cleaned in order to provide good water quality for the community and help extend..

If you own above ground storage tanks, then know the responsibility of inspecting them after they are placed in service in order to maintain their integrity. A robust inspection and maintenance program will prevent leaks, preserve your asset, and avoid costly repair and environmental damage.

The API 653 Inspection

Aboveground storage tanks that..

You’ve just received your API 653 inspection report and are faced with the hard reality that your aboveground steel tank (AST) has a leaking bottom. What do you do now? How do you stop the leaking and ensure it won’t haunt you later down the road? How much will the repair cost?

These are all important questions you might be faced with as you..