Features and Benefits
Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS), also known as Glass-Lined-Steel (GLS), is the ultimate tank and silo solution utilising a proven product with significant benefits to customers, consultants, and contractors over other types of tank construction.
This solution utilises the Glass-Fused-to-Steel finish on both the inside and outside of structures to give long term protection and the following benefits:
Feature | Benefit |
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Long life span | Reduced operational costs |
Modular bolted tank construction | Rapid and cost effective site installation – Reducing project timescales, costs and requirement for on site equipment |
Flexibility to re-model | Tanks can be extended, dismantled and re-sited giving long term asset value |
Optimum corrosion resistance of Glass-Fused-to-Steel |
Safe and secure storage, with minimal maintenance costs |
Complete range of diameter and height options with storage capacity solutions exceeding 50,000m3(13,200,000 US Gallons) | Most cost effective solution to meet customers needs |
Glass-Fused-to-Steel also gives significant benefits over other tank and silo systems – Contact your local independent Distributor or Permastore to find out more.
- Concrete tanks – For construction of water or effluent plants, PERMASTORE® Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks offer fast build times and a flexible, low maintenance structure which gives a viable economic alternative to traditional concrete tank construction.
- Epoxy coated tanks – Bolted steel and welded steel tanks offer the advantages of steel strength, but PERMASTORE® Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks also give the advantage of the high degree of protection offered by the premium vitreous enamel finish. Unlike epoxy coated tanks, Glass-Fused-to-Steel should never need to be recoated.
- Other Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks – Permastore are known as the world leader in the development of Glass-Fused-to-Steel technology. This has led to a range of high performance finishes which are detailed in the technical section.
- Stainless steel tanks – The hygienic and corrosion resistant finish of Glass-Fused-to-Steel matches the common grades of stainless steel in many areas. However, Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks utilise the higher strength of carbon steel for a more cost-effective solution.