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Banks Industrial Group provides the Thinking BIG! Blog in the spirit of sharing knowledge and advancing best practices for industrial insulation and maintenance.

Insulated Tank Maintenance Best Practices For Long-Term API 653 Compliance
Insulated storage tanks are critical assets in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and food production. These tanks store temperature-sensitive or hazardous..

Overcoming Inspection Challenges for Insulated Storage Tanks
Insulated storage tanks play an essential role in industries like oil and gas, chemical processing, and food production. These tanks help maintain stable temperatures for..

Safeguarding Insulated Storage Tanks: API 653 Inspection Essentials
Storage tanks play a critical role in industries that store bulk liquids, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and food production. These tanks, often insulated to maintain..

Speed API 653 Tank and API 570 Pipe Inspections with Inspection Ports
The inspection of storage tanks and piping in bulk liquid storage terminals is a critical maintenance activity. Steel tanks and pipes experience wear due to the abrasive nature of..

Stair Safety Requirements: IBC versus OSHA
Building owners and facility managers frequently ask questions when adding or replacing stairs in their facilities about compliance to code. Before you decide on which code to..

Silent Sentries; Common Uses of Safety Bollards in Industry and Beyond
What began centuries ago as a simple post to moor a boat is today one of the most common safety features you’ll find almost any time you walk into an industrial space. Bollards..