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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.

tank base weld seam is revealed for easy api 653 inspection 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..

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corrosion under insulation is revealed along the base of this storage tank

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..

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insulated storage tanks await api 653 inspection

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..

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inspection ports used for easy inspection of tank wall beneath metal jacketed insulation

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..

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osha and ibc metal stairs side by side comparison

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..

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Flexible Bollards Protect Machinery And Worker

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..

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