Modern tanks are called diaphragm expansion tanks and are attached and hang down from the boiler piping on the supply side of the system. Older models were larger, horizontal and connected from above the system. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Midwest Imperial Steel Fabricators, LLC
Oak Lawn, IL | 800-282-1574If you are looking for innovative pressure vessels, you’ve come to the right place! We actively manage your project every step of the way. We keep you informed of what we are doing to ensure we keep up to your standards and delivery times.
Gladwin Tank Mfg., Inc.
Gladwin, MI | 989-426-4768Gladwin Tank Manufacturing specializes in custom designed and built ASME tanks and ASME jacketed weldments of any shape or size made from carbon steel, stainless, duplex and nickel alloys.
Rexarc International
West Alexandria, OH | 937-307-3597With our design and production capabilities, Rexarc is an industry leader in the area of custom pressure vessel fabrication. We operate a large manufacturing facility and build ASME code and non-code pressure vessels in application-specific configurations and deliver them at industry-leading turnaround times. Using powerful software tools, our in-house engineering team develops welded steel designs, and our production staff then fabricates vessels that exhibit an impressive caliber of quality. We have an extensive background with a wide range of process media as well as high-pressure applications.
Sho-Me Fabrication, LLC
Springfield, MO | 417-459-9906Sho-Me Fabrication, LLC is a Missouri based pressure vessels manufacturer. We are a leading and trusted manufacturer, providing the best service and products in the industry. Our highly skilled and experienced workers have quick turnaround with high quality products. Sho-Me Fabrication is able to fabricate your customized product on site or in our facilities. Contact us to see how we can customize a product to fit your needs.
Cedarstone Industry
Houston, TX | 281-397-3700For over 20 years, Cedarstone Industry has been a manufacturer of stainless steel tanks. Our expert team has the knowledge and experience to help our customers with any of their stainless steel tanks needs. Our products include stainless steel mixing tanks, stainless storage tanks, and stainless aseptic tanks. Contact us today or visit our website for more information.
Enerfab
Cincinnati, OH | 513-641-0500From 1901 to the present, Enerfab has grown from a simple boiler repair shop to now serving a large number of industries. We have continued our commitment to optimize and expand our array of leading products while employing state-of-the-art technologies. Through advanced technology we have engineered products that dramatically improve our customer’s competitive positions. Give us a call to learn more.
Midwest Tank Company
Big Lake, MN | 763-263-0747Midwest Tank Company has provided quality tanks to small and large corporations and contractors since 1972. Our reputation is built on exceptional services and customer satisfaction! Our fabrication techniques have been developed through years of tank specialization, combined with personnel who are experienced in all phases of our operation.
CB Mills (Div of Chicago Boiler)
Gurnee, IL | 800-522-7343CB Mills has been in the pressure vessels industry since 1891. Throughout the years, we have evolved into a leader in the pressure vessels industry. With our years of experience and expert team, we are one of the best in the industry. All of our products are built to meet the requirements and guidelines of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code.
Expansion Tanks - Gladwin Tank Mfg., Inc.Expansion tanks are easy to maintain, and if they are pre-charged, these tanks are literally maintenance free. All repairs should be done by a certified plumber. These pressure tanks ensure constant pressure within the piping system, and act as a safety device. Without them, the boiler may explode, the pipes could burst and overflowing is a major concern.
They are typically composed of a stainless steel tank, blue or green exterior paint and a rubber spacer called a diaphragm located on the inside of the tank. This diaphragm provides an air-tight seal and divides the tank in half-the bottom is pressurized air, while the top is left open for excess water from the boiler.
Expansion Tanks - Gladwin Tank Mfg., Inc.Since they occasionally hold drinking water, expansion tanks, like boilers or other food processing tanks and water pressure tanks, must be sanitary, non-contaminating and conform to health standards. The interior walls of the tanks need to be smooth and groove free. Besides domestic and commercial closed heating systems, most vehicles contain smaller expansion tanks for their heating systems.
The purpose of expansion tanks is to absorb excess water pressure in a closed water heating system. Any water heated in a closed space will expand. Therefore, heating systems need additional space for the increased water volume when it is at a high temperature. The excess water enters the expansion tank, which is filled halfway with pressurized air at 12 psi and divided by a rubber diaphragm spacer.
While the water volume is up, the extra water fills the tank. The top half of the tank is directly connected with the heating system, and when the temperature decreases, the pressurized air on the bottom half of the expansion tank pushes the water back into the boiler system. This ensures there will be no pipe damage because of too much pressure.
Water heating systems without expansion tanks risk the internal boiler pressure increasing beyond the release setting of the pressure release valve (PRV). When the PRV opens, the water leaves the system and creates pressure that is too low. Expansion tanks are always properly charged with air, which shouldn't exceed 12 psi, or the water will boil and this consistency is a major benefit to using expansion tanks.
