FLUIDS HANDLING Aluminised steel Reservoirs

The IFH Group has pioneered the use of aluminised steel in hydraulic oil reservoirs and fuel tanks for off-road and specialty vehicles used in agricultural, construction, utility, and other rugged off-highway applications. The company manufactures reservoirs and tanks as well as custom fluid containers in a range of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum as well as aluminised steel.

Aluminised steel--sheet steel hot dip coated on both sides with an aluminum-silicon alloy--is designed to economically solve the contamination problems inherent in uncoated steels by combining the corrosion resistance of aluminum with the structural strength (and lower cost) of steel. Aluminised steel reservoirs are resistant to virtually all petroleum-based and synthetic fluids and provide protection from atmospheric corrosion. Each reservoir and tank is customised to meet customer designs and applications and is available in capacities from 1 to >300 gallons. All reservoirs and tanks are delivered clean and pressure-tested. Once the tank or reservoir is finished, the company can provide powder coating, CARC (chemical agent-resistant coating), and sub-assembly, including the addition of component parts, such as fill caps, filters, sight gauges, sending units, and hoses.
Source: IFH Group (www.ifhgroup.com)