Factory-Coated Bolted Steel Tank Construction
M Built Tanks specializes in the on-site assembly and construction of factory-coated bolted steel tanks. Our crews work from approved project drawings, specifications, schedules, and documents provided by the appropriate project parties.
Field Construction Services
On-Site Assembly
Factory-coated bolted steel tank construction and careful field installation.
Field Leadership
Experienced supervision, crew coordination, and jobsite coordination.
Reliable Execution
Material staging, equipment operation, quality-conscious workmanship, and safety-focused execution.
Approximate Capability Range
- 5,000 to 3,000,000 gallons
- Up to approximately 80 feet tall
- Approximately 10 to 160 feet in diameter
Tank Construction Questions
The tank shell is formed from factory-coated steel panels. Crews position and align the panels, apply the specified sealant or gasket system, and install the required bolted connections according to approved documents and manufacturer instructions.
Depending on the approved method, shell rings may be assembled progressively using cranes, lifts, or a hydraulic jacking system.
The panels are manufactured as part of a factory-coated bolted system. Bolted connections allow the supplied panels to be joined in the field without treating the shell as a conventional field-welded tank.
Separate components may use other approved installation methods when required by the design and manufacturer instructions.
Before assembly begins, the crew may organize the staging area, review approved documents, confirm equipment access, verify material delivery, inspect supplied components for visible handling concerns, and coordinate with the project team regarding site conditions and schedule.
This preparation is not engineering acceptance of the foundation, design, or materials.
Equipment may include cranes, hydraulic jacks, aerial lifts, rough-terrain forklifts, skid steers, scissor lifts, boom-supported work platforms, hand tools, and power tools.
The equipment plan depends on the tank dimensions, approved assembly method, site access, lifting requirements, and project safety plan.
Depending on the approved scope, remaining work may include roof or dome installation, access ladders, platforms, handrails, specified fittings, exterior components, final bolt checks, cleanup, and coordination for the next project phase.
Formal testing, manufacturer acceptance, engineering review, and owner turnover are handled according to the project documents.