Double wall tanks contain a second compartment built into itself, useful for safe storage of anything from diesel to hazardous chemicals. These units can provide additional safety for any liquid you would be holding within, and also use spill guards for even more protection.
What is an Open Top Tank?
Open top tanks are extremely durable tanks with quarter inch thick steel walls and an open top. This allows for easy monitoring of liquid levels and cleaning. These tanks are best used for run-off water and non-hazardous chemicals.
What are Closed Top Tanks?
Closed top tanks are used for temporary liquid storage and contain a flat top. These tanks are most ideal for when long-term, safe, and reliable on-site liquid storage is required.
What are Mix Tanks?
Mix tanks are large tanks with over 10,000 gallons of liquid capacity, and constantly agitate and circulate the liquids within. The operators control the speed of the mixer.
Are there multiple types of Frac Tanks?
Frac tank models can come in several different types, such as mix tanks, closed top tanks, open top tanks, double wall tanks, open top weir tanks, and gas busters.
What is proppant?
Proppant is sand or any other similar material mixed with water or another fluid and used in the fracking process.
Why are they called Frac Tanks?
These tanks are used to hold fracturing liquids at oil and gas wells, which is what gives them their name.
How are Frac Tanks transported?
Most tanks are easily moved using roll-off trucks or trailers for long distances.
What do Frac Tanks do?
Frac tanks hold water or a proppant while a well is being fractured. A hose that is connected to the tank is used to pump the held liquid into a well bore to push and keep it open.
When should I us a Wheeled Skid Steer or a Tracked Skid Steer?
Wheeled steers should be used on even ground or tough terrain like concrete. Tracked steers should be used for more uneven types of terrain like snow, mud, and sand as those are the exact situations tracks were built for.