Installation & Commissioning Of GFS/GLS Bolted Tanks
Al Turuq Al Shamelah is recognized as the market leader for installation of glass fused storage tanks used for water, wastewater and processing storage solution
GLS tanks are Glass Lined Steel tanks, also known as Glass-Fused-to-steel tanks (GFS Tanks).it is lined inside and outside with the glass enamel. The enamel is a solid, smooth and shiny cover of silicate. It is fused in a special furnace having temperature ranges from 780 to 900 degree Celsius. The Steel rounded (cylinder) shell of the tank is built from two-layer glass-fused sheet coated on both the sides. The sheets are attached with special high-grade bolts and sealed by constantly flexible silicones (sealants). The connecting material and shell accessories are equipped with surface treatment. The glass-fused tanks can be used to store fluid or lose material. The specialty of these tanks is that they are FM Global approved & can be used as an industrial water storage tank.
- Superior corrosion resistance
- It is short construction period
- Tank volume can be easily expanded
- Tank can be dismantled, removed and relocated
- Manufacturer service life more than 30 years and installation leakage warranty more than one year.
Maintenance of GFS/GLS Tanks
Al Turuq Al Shamelah offers full range of repair and rectification service of the GLS/GFS/CTT/GRP/Zincalume tanks. Our technical team inspect the damages in the tank and find out the root cause for these damages. Based on inspection we will provide detailed report on site visit and recommended rectification procedure that is cost effectively based on the client repair and maintenance needs.
Mainly we will provide solution for corrosion by regalvanization in nozzle flange, web truss, man way, cage ladder, plat form, handrail, rectification of bended panels, leakages from tank panels and from bolt areas for the tanks. Water proofing in concrete foundation and leakage proection from grouting area by injecting the chemicals.
- Site visit & Inspection report
- Method statement and all related documentation
- Epoxy coating on civil foundation surface
- Damaged Manway, Nozzle, related piping work
- Trough Deck Roof
- Replacement of damaged GLS panel
- Replacement of existing sealant & bolts.
- Bottom & Top angles