Tanks Cradels restoration
Tanks Cradels restoration
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Hi everyone
I am working on a project of Two outdoor round oil tanks restoration. The tanks are supported by steel cradels anchored to concrete pad. The steel cardels are showing damage(rust)due to the location of the tanks ( 20 ft from the shore). I am looking of the best way to restore the cradels(photos attached).
Thank you for your help!
I am working on a project of Two outdoor round oil tanks restoration. The tanks are supported by steel cradels anchored to concrete pad. The steel cardels are showing damage(rust)due to the location of the tanks ( 20 ft from the shore). I am looking of the best way to restore the cradels(photos attached).
Thank you for your help!






RE: Tanks Cradels restoration
RE: Tanks Cradels restoration
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RE: Tanks Cradels restoration
A rotary wire brush won't work - it can't get into the corners where the rust has already started.
Once damaged paint (ALL BUBBLES and exposed rust must be gone) is removed, re-prime or 2-part epoxy as a undercoat, then cover coat.
Remember: The primer protects the steel from corrosion. The topcoat protects the primer from the sun and atmosphere.
RE: Tanks Cradels restoration
RE: Tanks Cradels restoration
to protect the bottom of the cradles from the water accumulation at the bottom slab. The grout surface can be pitched to prevent water accumulation on the surface.
Thanks
RE: Tanks Cradels restoration
RE: Tanks Cradels restoration
I think your idea is good. After cleaning, you could cast a protection slab...concrete, not grout, around the base. But be sure to reinforce this slab, as it will tend to crack at the corners of the frame.
The nuts on the anchor bolts have corroded badly, as is typical. You may need to install some new drilled in anchors.
RE: Tanks Cradels restoration
RE: Tanks Cradels restoration
I attached another photo to show the worst location where the supporting plate is severely corroded. Few locations are like that but the rest are similar to the photo attached to the original thread on June 9th.
Thanks