Your Professional Horizontal Storage Tank Supplier!

 

Zhongneng Huajian Metal Structure Co., Ltd. originated in 2016, initially specializing in the production, design, and installation of storage tanks and pressure vessels. After years of dedicated technical development and industry involvement, the company was officially founded in 2019, launching its own independent R&D and expanding into comprehensive project execution. Our core expertise covers fuel station storage tanks, large-scale chemical tanks, and major oil storage tank projects, accumulating extensive experience in engineering and professional installation.

 

 
  • Large Horizontal Storage Tanks
    Product Overview: Reliable Horizontal Storage Tanks for Industrial Use
    Large horizontal storage tanks are a core component of above-ground storage systems, offering enhanced stability, safety, and maintenance accessibility....
    view more
  • Horizontal Double-walled Oil Tank
    Product Overview: Engineered Safety for Fuel Storage
    Let’s be real: when you’re burying a fuel tank in the ground, you aren’t just buying a steel container. You’re buying an insurance policy. In the fueling business, the cost...
    view more
  • Fiberglass Horizontal Storage Tank
    Product Overview: Corrosion-Resistant FRP Horizontal Storage Tanks
    Engineered for superior performance in demanding environments, our Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) horizontal storage tanks deliver exceptional corrosion...
    view more
  • Horizontal Underground Storage Tanks
    Product Overview: The Intelligent Choice in Underground Liquid Storage
    Engineered for discretion and durability, horizontal underground storage tanks represent a sophisticated solution for operations that demand both space...
    view more
  • Stainless Steel Horizontal Storage Tank
    Product Overview: Precision Horizontal Stainless Steel Storage Solutions
    Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern process industries, our horizontal stainless steel storage tanks represent the synergy of advanced...
    view more
  • Horizontal Above-ground Oil Tank
    Product Overview
    Our horizontal above-ground oil storage tanks are engineered to deliver a reliable, cost-effective storage solution for industrial, agricultural, and commercial applications. Designed for storing non-volatile...
    view more
 
Why Choose Us

Advanced Equipment

Our 15,000㎡ production facility is equipped with CNC cutting machines, automated welding systems, plate rolling equipment, and dedicated steel structure production lines. This allows us to support both standard and customized projects with stable production quality and efficient manufacturing control.

Rich Experience

We specialize in storage tanks, pressure vessels, steel structures, and modular fueling systems for industries such as energy, petrochemical, water treatment, and public infrastructure. Our technical team focuses on practical engineering solutions that meet operational, safety, and long-term performance requirements.

Our Certified

Our operations follow ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management standards, supported by industry-required manufacturing and construction licenses. These certifications help ensure product reliability, workplace safety, and compliance with project requirements in energy, chemical, and infrastructure sectors.

One-stop Solution

We provide complete project support from design and engineering to fabrication, on-site installation, and after-sales service. This integrated workflow helps improve project coordination, quality consistency, and delivery efficiency for industrial and infrastructure applications.

 

Horizontal Double-walled Oil Tank

 

Overview of Horizontal Storage Tank

Horizontal storage tanks are horizontally placed cylindrical sealed containers primarily used for storing liquid or gaseous media. Horizontal tanks are constructed for both above-ground and underground service. Horizontal tanks are constructed such that the length of the tank is not greater than six times the diameter to ensure structural integrity.

 

Product Specification

 

We offers the following product specifications:

Characteristics

3 m3

5 m3

10 m3

25 m3

50 m3

75 m3

100 m3

Operational product

Liquids with a density of not more than 1300 kg/m3, the product's operating temperature from -65ºС to + 90ºС

Capacity, m3

3

5

10

25

50

75

100

Placement type

Aboveground, underground

Structural solutions

Single-shell, double-shell, heated/unheated, single-chamber / multi-chamber, with thermal insulation / without thermal insulation

Working pressure, MPa

0.01-0.07

Type of heads

Flat, conical

Specified service life, years

10

Dimensions (selected according to individual orders and given for reference)

By the method of placement (aboveground/underground)

Diameter D, mm

1400

1600

2200

2760

2760

3000

3000

Length L, mm

2550

2785

3335

4990/4850

10100/9500

10100/9500

14400/14030

Height H, mm

2885

2835

3685

4330/4450

5000

4680/4500

4485/4320

Distance between supports, mm

1960

2410

2750

4150

4500

4500

5100

Length of cylindrical part, mm

1980

2500

2840

4280

9000

9000

13500

Shell thickness, mm

4-6

4-8

4-8

4-8

4-8

6-12

6-12

Height during transportation, mm

1955

2050

2650

3400

3400

3650

3650

Weight, kg

1400

1540

2520

4560/4340

6460/5880

7920/7640

10300/11900

 

Product advantages

 

Calm mobility and transportation
Horizontal storage tanks are greatly used in the agricultural and beverage industries since they are best suited for storing liquids like water and chemicals. Their design and shape make horizontal steel storage tanks much easier to transport and move than vertical tanks. That easy supply makes horizontal tanks very attractive for those who need to house or conveyance liquids regularly.

Height is no longer a factor
If you're facing height restrictions in your plant, factory, or vehicle, a vertical tank may cause more trouble than its worth. The horizontal storage tank design uses less vertical space, so you don't have to worry if you are a small to medium-sized process. It more easily fits where you need it to and eliminates the risks of allocating a tank that's a few inches too tall.

Temperature Control
Temperature is a key factor to consider if you're in the dairy, wine, brewery, and beverage processing businesses. The shape and orientation of stainless steel horizontal storage tanks make them faster and more well-organized in heating and cooling liquids and upholding the desired temperature during storage and transportation.

Less personnel are needed
Given how they are designed and considering that they are less cumbersome to move around from one place to another, horizontal storage tanks require less manpower to manage them. This will leave you and your employees with enough time for other important tasks and projects.

Efficient and cost-effective
Since horizontal storage tanks have a greater percentage of surface area coverage, they are capable of transhipping their products more professionally than perpendicular tanks. Besides, there are fewer charges for transportation with horizontal tanks, and they can add vertical agitation easily, making them cost-effective.

 

 

Application

Chemical Industry: Used for storing corrosive liquids such as acids, alkalis, and strong oxidants. Steel - lined plastic materials are used to avoid chemical reactions.

 

Food and Pharmaceutical Industry: Stainless - Steel tanks meet the requirements of a sterile environment and are used for storing raw material solutions and pure water.

 

Environmental Protection Projects: When dealing with media such as wastewater and oil stains, underground storage tanks can reduce the risk of environmental pollution.

Horizontal Underground Storage Tanks

 

Customization

 

We can provide high quality custom fabricated aboveground single-wall or double-wall horizontal storage tanks up to 144” diameter and 50,000 gallon capacity.
Our horizontal storage tanks are designed, manufactured, tested and labelled per:
API-620
API-650
ASME
We can also provide stamped and non-stamped ASME single-wall storage tanks up to 186” diameter and 75,000 gallon capacity.

 

Options & features
Custom storage tanks can be provided with support saddles and/or multiple compartments dependent upon customer requirements.
Single-wall and double-wall horizontal storage tanks are available in the following materials:
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Nickel Alloy

 

Accessories & add-ons
Bendel can also custom fabricate OSHA compliant caged ladders, platforms, and catwalks. These accessories can be provided with a variety of finishes and colors including prime painted only, two-part Acrylic enamel or epoxy top coats, or hot dipped galvanizing.

 

Additional options
Other tank options available include: Internal and external coatings, polished stainless steel finishes, internal heating/cooling coils, half-pipe jackets, dimpled jackets, heat tape systems, submersible or dry well heaters just to name a few.

 

Additional options
Other tank options available include:
Internal and external coatings
Polished stainless steel finishes
Internal heating/cooling coils
Half-pipe jackets
Dimpled jackets
Heat tape systems
Submersible or dry well heaters

 

 

Certifications

 

 

productcate-1-1
productcate-1-1
productcate-1-1
productcate-1-1
productcate-1-1
productcate-1-1

 

 

Package & Delivery

 

 

Package: Standard export package or Custom


Delivery: By air express, by sea

 

productcate-1-1

 

 

FAQ

 

 

Q: What is a horizontal storage tank?

A: A horizontal storage tank is a cylindrical vessel mounted on its side, designed for storing liquids such as fuels, chemicals, water, or process fluids, optimized for space efficiency and low center-of-gravity installations.

Q: What types of horizontal storage tanks are available?

A: They include atmospheric tanks, low-pressure tanks, double-walled tanks for secondary containment, mobile skid-mounted tanks, and fire-protected tanks.

Q: What materials are commonly used for horizontal tanks?

A: Carbon steel, stainless steel (304, 316), aluminum, and composite materials are typical. Material choice depends on chemical compatibility, temperature, and environmental conditions.

Q: What is the typical capacity range of horizontal storage tanks?

A: Capacities range from small 500-liter portable tanks to large 50,000+ liter industrial storage units. Selection is based on site requirements, storage needs, and transport considerations.

Q: How is safety ensured in horizontal tanks?

A: Horizontal tanks feature pressure relief valves, venting systems, level indicators, secondary containment, and grounding to prevent overpressure, leaks, and static discharge hazards.

Q: What are common applications for horizontal storage tanks?

A: Applications include storage of fuels, oils, chemicals, water, and other process liquids in industries such as petrochemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing.

Q: How are horizontal tanks insulated?

A: For temperature-sensitive liquids, tanks can have foam, fiberglass, or mineral wool insulation, and sometimes external jackets for heating or cooling to maintain stable product temperatures.

Q: Which standards and certifications apply to horizontal storage tanks?

A: Common certifications include API 12, API 650, ASME Section VIII, UL, and EN standards. Compliance ensures structural integrity, safety, and international regulatory acceptance.

Q: How is corrosion protection achieved?

A: Internal coatings, epoxy linings, stainless steel construction, cathodic protection, and external paint systems are used to prevent corrosion and extend the tank’s service life.

Q: Can horizontal storage tanks be customized?

A: Yes. Customers can specify tank capacity, material, number and location of nozzles, ports, vents, insulation, and instrumentation based on process and site requirements.

Q: How is liquid level monitored in horizontal tanks?

A: Level measurement options include sight glasses, magnetic floats, ultrasonic sensors, radar transmitters, and load cells, depending on accuracy and operational needs.

Q: How is maintenance performed on horizontal tanks?

A: Maintenance includes inspecting welds, coatings, valves, and instruments. Periodic internal cleaning, leak testing, and pressure checks are recommended to ensure safety and longevity.

Q: What is the expected service life of a horizontal storage tank?

A: With proper maintenance and corrosion protection, service life typically ranges from 15–25 years, depending on material, stored liquid, and environmental exposure.

Q: How is delivery and installation handled?

A: Smaller tanks are shipped fully assembled; larger tanks may be shipped in sections or mounted on skids for easy installation. Proper foundation, leveling, and regulatory compliance are essential.

Q: What factors influence the selection of a horizontal storage tank?

A: Consider liquid type, storage volume, temperature, pressure, site layout, environmental regulations, and long-term operating costs to ensure safety, efficiency, and durability.

We are one of the most reliable horizontal storage tank manufacturers and suppliers in China, specialized in providing high quality customized service and EPC service for global clients. We warmly welcome you to wholesale industrial horizontal storage tank from our factory. Contact us for quotation & pricelist.

Horizontal Double walled Oil Tank, Fiberglass Horizontal Storage Tank, Large Horizontal Storage Tanks
Send Inquiry