Manufacturing Processes at Tank Components Industries
At Tank Components Industries, our advanced manufacturing capabilities transform raw materials into precision-engineered components for tanks in a variety of industries. With decades of experience in metal fabrication, we utilize state-of-the-art equipment and proven methodologies to deliver components that meet the highest quality standards.
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TCI 5 Axis Cutting
Looking to save time in your fabricating process? Tank Components Industries offers 5-axis waterjet cutting technology, allowing us to cut or etch the nozzle locations in your heads and shells, saving you countless hours of layout and processing time. Our large cutting bed and travel-on-the-Z axis allows us to cut large parts quickly and accurately. 5-axis cutting capability allows us to cut or trim any shape or angle. Simply send us your CAD file, and we’ll take care of the rest.
TCI Manways
Manways and handholes are a key component in a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, extraction, chemical, biotech, and food and beverage tanks, allowing the operator easy access for inspection or cleaning. Available in low-, mid-, and high-pressure applications, our design is excellent for sanitary applications and can be provided with ASME code certification. Our innovative spring assist reduces lifting force and is designed for smooth operation. Our exclusive safety lock design automatically engages once the manway cover is fully open to the 105° position. The O-ring is retained in the cover, eliminating the risk of falling into the vessel. All our TCI manways are available in stainless steel as well as exotic alloys, such as Hastelloy®, AL6XN, Duplex stainless steel, or Inconel®. Sizes range from 8” to 36” in two-inch increments and can be fully polished per your specifications.
TCI Tank Heads
For more than two decades, Tank Components Industries has been the leader in the manufacturing of custom tank heads used in many industries, including pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, cryogenic, food and beverage, municipal waste treatment, and extraction. We manufacture tank heads in a variety of configurations, including ASME Flanged/Dished, 80:10, 80:6, 2:1 Elliptical as well as Hemispherical and Toriconical heads. We also offer non-ASME options, including Standard Flanged/Dished, Shallow Flanged/Dished, Reversed Flanged/Dished, Flanged Only, Dished Only, and Dished/Flared/Flanged. Depending on configuration, heads can be manufactured from 9” to 130” in diameter in 1/16” increments with thicknesses ranging from 14 gauge to half-inch thick plate.
Our team of experts are skilled in working with 300-series stainless steels as well as exotic alloys, such as Hastelloy®, AL6XN, Duplex stainless steel, and Inconel®. Heads can be supplied polished using our state-of-the-art polishing equipment, nozzle locations cut per your drawing on our 5-axis waterjet, and with a variety of weld preps, including tapers, bevels, and lands. If you’re looking for a tank head manufacturer to partner with, look no further than Tank Components Industries.
TCI Cylinders
Tank Components Industries specializes in the manufacturing of custom cylinders. We offer a wide range of diameters and material thicknesses to suit your needs. Our state-of-the-art plasma arc seam welder ensures that all welding is performed to the highest standards per ASME code. All cylinders are available polished in a variety of mechanical finishes. Waterjet-cut holes and etching are also available to help expedite your fabrication process. Whether you need a stainless steel or exotic alloy cylinder, we can fabricate to your specifications.
TCI Machining
Tank Components Industries stocks a wide variety of stainless sanitary fittings. This includes Heavy and Light Wall Ferrules, Ferrule Caps, Tapered and Reducing Ferrules, and Tube Adapter Caps, all manufactured in our in-house machine shop. Superior to other sanitary fittings on the market, our TCI ClampConnects® and BoltConnects® have an aseptic design that ensures a cleaner environment, making SIP or CIP easier. The patented design of the TCI ClampConnects® allows the split retainer to be secured via a standard ferrule clamp, eliminating the use of tools during installation and maintenance. All components come standard in 316/316L stainless steel but can be manufactured from exotic alloys, such as Hastelloy®, AL6XN, Duplex stainless steel, and Inconel®, with various finishes per your requirements. Custom machining and design are also available upon special request.
TCI’s Manufacturing Processes
Tank Components Industries operates a state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Springfield, Missouri, where we specialize in stainless steel and nickel alloy tank components. Our manufacturing processes combine advanced equipment with over 20 years of experience to deliver ASME-certified components for pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, food and beverage, and extraction industries, amongst others.
Comprehensive Component Manufacturing
As the only exclusive stainless steel and nickel alloy components manufacturer that does not build tanks, we focus entirely on producing the components you need. Our manufacturing capabilities span the complete range of vessel components, allowing us to serve as your one-stop shop for all things related to ASME and non-ASME vessel manufacturing.
Tank Head Forming and Fabrication
Our tank head manufacturing processes utilize cutting-edge technologies in the fabrication industry. We manufacture ASME pressure vessel heads, including Flanged and Dished, 80:10, 80:6, 2:1 Elliptical, Hemispherical, and Toriconical configurations. Non-ASME options include Standard Flanged and Dished, Shallow F&D, Reversed F&D, Flanged Only, Dished Only, Dished and Flared, and Conical Heads.
Cylinder Production
Our team specializes in the design and manufacture of custom cylinders. We produce cylinders in various sizes and configurations to match your specific vessel requirements, working with stainless steel and exotic alloys such as Hastelloy®, AL6XN, Duplex 2205, and Inconel®. Our cylinders are available with or without an ASME code stamp and waterjet-cut holes.
Manway Manufacturing
We manufacture manways designed for low, mid, and high-pressure applications across multiple industries. Our design features innovative spring assist technology that reduces lifting force for smooth operation. Each manway includes our exclusive safety lock design that automatically engages once the manway cover is fully opened.
Our manways are ideal for sanitary applications and can be provided with ASME code certification. We manufacture them in stainless steel and exotic alloys including Hastelloy®, AL6XN, Duplex 2205, and Inconel®.
Advanced Processing Capabilities
5-Axis Cutting Technology
Our facility features advanced 5-axis cutting equipment that enables complex geometries and precise modifications to tank components. This technology provides flexibility in custom fabrication while maintaining tight tolerances.
Value-Added Services
To ensure our products go above and beyond, we offer custom edge preparation to meet your exact specifications and state-of-the-art polishing equipment that delivers the best mechanical polish in the industry, creating superior surface finishes for sanitary applications.
Quality Materials and Equipment
We use only the highest quality materials and equipment in our manufacturing processes. Our top-of-the-line equipment allows us to produce components that are second to none. We understand that your reputation rides on the quality of our components, and we are dedicated to providing products that always meet or exceed expectations.
Partnership-Focused Manufacturing
Our business model centers on partnership rather than competition. Because we do not build tanks, we never compete with our customers. Instead, we partner with you to help grow your business by providing high-quality custom manufactured components. Your success is in our best interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
We manufacture components for a wide variety of industries, including but not limited to the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, cryogenic, municipal waste treatment, propane, extraction, and food/beverage industries.
Yes, we can provide ASME code certification for components when required. We also manufacture non-ASME components for applications that do not require certification.
We specialize in stainless steel and nickel alloys, including exotic materials such as Hastelloy®, AL6XN, Duplex 2205, and Inconel®. We also work with aluminum and copper for specific applications.
No, we focus exclusively on manufacturing tank components. We do not build tanks, which means we never compete with our customers in the tank building market.
Our manways feature innovative Spring Assist technology for reduced lifting force and smooth operation, an exclusive safety lock design that automatically engages when fully opened, and easy-to-use clamps. Sanitary and cleanable, they’re a staple on many pharmaceutical campuses worldwide.