Whats the difference between bolted and welded steel reservoirs?
A. Bolted steel tanks are only available in standard diameters and are limited to maximum capacities of 2,000,000 gallons (Bolted water tanks). Welded steel reservoirs can be designed in various configurations with water tank capacities in excess of 10,000,000. Generally, bolted tanks under 500,000 gallon capacities are more economical and have superior life cycle costs. The primary advantages of bolted tanks are in the factory applied coating systems. Bolted tanks are easier and faster to erect and avoid the delays and expensive labor costs associated with welding and field applied coatings.
