Guide to Buying Tank Heads

Introduction

Two of the most critical undertakings of your tank fabrication business are closing sales and producing tanks. These two processes are the essential mechanisms that keep your company successful.

But there's an important step between those two: tank component procurement and navigating the world of quotes, as purchase orders can be overwhelming.

This article will help you focus on mission-critical tasks, ensuring you don't waste valuable time on your next project requiring tank heads.

5 Steps for Buying a Tank Head

1. Determine your required project schedule.
2. Specify tank head fabrication requirements.
3. Choose value-added items.
4. Work with your salesperson to finalize specifications.
5. Send a quote request with contact information.

Determine Your Required Project Schedule

3 Questions to ask when determining your project schedule are:

1. What is the final due date for your project?
2. How many days does your shop need to perform the necessary fabrication once the heads arrive?
3. How long will it take the tank heads to arrive at your shop?

Specify Tank Head Fabrication Requirements

Possible fabrication requirements could include any of the following specifications:

• Dish radius
• Inside knuckle radius
• Material type
• Straight flange
• Overall height
• And many others

Determining which quality standards must be met for your customer's specifications is also important. Possible quality standards could include any of these:

• API
• PED
• ASME
• 3-A

Choose Value Added Items

Heat transfer can be added to tank heads if your customer requires precise control of the tank's temperature. Manways are also important to consider for ease of access to the tank's contents and the ability to clean the tank.

Cylinders are also a popular option to add to a tank head order. Purchasing tank heads and cylinders from the same supplier will ensure that assembly at your shop goes smoothly.