Alps Welding is currently fabricating four carbon steel kettles for a recycling application in the energy industry. Built as open-top process tanks, this project highlights our capabilities as a carbon steel tank manufacturer and our extensive use of sub-arc welding in custom equipment fabrication.
Open-Top Carbon Steel Tanks for Recycling
With four units in fabrication, this project gives a closer look at both the scale of the tanks and the welding work behind their construction. The shop photos show the carbon steel assemblies during fabrication at Alps Welding’s facility in Woodbridge, Ontario.
Project Specifications
- Industry: Energy
- Application: Recycling
- Equipment: Carbon steel kettles / open-top process tanks
- Quantity: Four units
- Material: Carbon steel
- Dimensions: 180 inches diameter × 63 inches high per unit
- Welding: Extensive use of submerged arc welding (SAW)
Sub-Arc Welding in Carbon Steel Tank Fabrication
Sub-arc welding, formally known as submerged arc welding (SAW), has been used extensively throughout this project. It is a key part of the fabrication work behind these carbon steel kettles.
How Submerged Arc Welding Supports Fabrication
SAW uses continuously fed welding wire and a blanket of granular flux to shield the arc and molten weld pool. In suitable applications, its high weld-metal deposition rates and mechanized operation can support productive, consistent welding.
Joint preparation, component fit-up and control of welding parameters also influence the finished weld. Bringing these elements together is part of turning individual carbon steel components into custom fabricated equipment.
Work with a Carbon Steel Tank Manufacturer
As a Canadian carbon steel tank manufacturer, Alps Welding supports projects requiring custom tanks, kettles and other industrial process equipment. Explore our carbon steel fabrication capabilities for a broader view of the equipment we manufacture.
Planning an open-top tank or custom carbon steel assembly? Share your drawings, dimensions, material specifications and fabrication requirements with our team to discuss your project.