GFS Saline Water Tanks: Advanced Corrosion-Resistant Solutions for Saline Storage by Center Enamel

GFS Saline Water Tanks: Advanced Corrosion-Resistant Solutions for Saline Storage by Center Enamel

As global water systems contend with salinization, brackish water management, desalination, and the emergence of saline process streams in industry, the demand for robust, long-lasting, and maintenance-free storage tanks is at an all-time high. Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) saline water tanks, developed and innovated by Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd (Center Enamel), are the preferred answer for saline, brackish, and salt-laden liquid storage worldwide.

The Need for Saline Water Storage

Saline and brackish waters arise from various sources:

·Seawater intakes in desalination plants.

·Mining and oil/gas effluent streams.

·Industrial process water containing high concentrations of salts.

·Agriculture drainage or municipal infiltration by saline groundwater.

·Aquaculture needing stable saline conditions.

Storing these aggressive solutions in tanks made from concrete, epoxy-lined steel, or plastics results in rapid degradation, high maintenance, costly downtime, and potential water quality risks. Tank failure in saline storage can be catastrophic for municipal supply, industrial operations, and environmental security.

As a leading storage tank manufacturer worldwide. Center Enamel can provide Glass Lined Steel(GLS) tanks, fusion bonded epoxy tanks, stainless steel tanks, galvanized steel tanks, welded steel tanks and aluminum geodesic dome roofs, Wastewater and Biogas Project Equipments for global customers.

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GFS Technology: The Ultimate Defensive Barrier

GFS (Glass-Fused-to-Steel) tanks are constructed from low carbon steel panels that are coated on both surfaces with a specially formulated glass enamel. These panels are fired in kilns at 820°C–930°C, fusing the glass permanently and seamlessly to the steel substrate.

Unique Features for Saline Applications

·Unrivaled Corrosion Resistance: Vitreous enamel acts as a glass shield, rendering tanks completely inert—even in aggressive saline/brine, acid, or alkali environments with pH from 1 to 14.

·Zero Permeability: The enamel barrier is liquid- and gas-tight, preventing salt penetration, leaching, or corrosion of the steel substrate.

·Longevity: Field data demonstrates GFS tanks provide reliable service for 30 years or more, far exceeding lined steel or concrete tanks

·Hygienic, Easy Cleaning: The anti-adhesion, glossy, non-porous glass surface repels biofilm and salt scaling, simplifying maintenance and ensuring high water quality.

·High Mechanical Strength: Steel backbone supports large hydrostatic loads, pressure surges, seismic events, and high winds.

·Modular Bolted Design: Tanks can be shipped worldwide and assembled onsite, offering fast installation, easy future expansion, and minimal disruption.

Center Enamel Manufacturing & Customization

·Material: Hot-rolled steel plate, 3–12mm thick as per tank size and load.

·Enamel Layers: Both internal and external glass-fused coatings, each 0.25–0.4mm thick.

·Firing: Automated kilns for consistent glass-steel fusion, no pinholes or holidays, passing spark tests >1,500V.

·Bolt Assembly: Stainless or coated bolts, flexible gaskets ensuring tight seals even under movement or temperature variation.

·Tank Sizing: From 20 m³ for aquaculture or lab use, to >60,000 m³ for industrial or municipal scale; heights, diameters, colors per client needs.

·Roofs & Accessories: Geodesic domes, conical, flat, or open roofs, access hatches, inspection, mixing, level monitoring per application.

·Quality Assurance: Every tank passes adhesion, mechanical, and leak testing. Certified to NSF/ANSI 61, ISO 9001, AWWA D103-09, EN 28765, WRAS, and more.

Applications of Center Enamel GFS Saline Water Tanks

·Desalination Plants: Seawater intake, brine, and product water tanks.

·Industrial Processing: Storing saline process waters, chemical effluent, or make-up water.

·Mining and Oil & Gas: Produced water, tailings, or brine storage for re-injection or treatment.

·Aquaculture & Marine Science: Stable, hygienic tanks for seawater circulation and culturing.

·Municipal Infrastructure: Storing saline/contaminated groundwater or pre-treatment tanks in high-salinity regions.

·Emergency/Resilience: Rapid deployment in disaster relief or water scarcity projects.

Environmental and Economic Benefits

·Sustainability: Tanks last for decades and are 100% recyclable at end of life.

·Minimal Maintenance: Little or no recoating, reduced downtime for repairs, lower OPEX.

·Water Quality Protection: Inert glass coating prevents chemical leaching, contamination, or off-tastes in stored water.

·Resource Efficiency: Modular design reduces shipping, site disruption, and accelerates construction.

·Efficiency: Lower lifecycle and operating costs compared to alternatives.

Case Studies & Global Reach

Center Enamel has supplied GFS saline water tanks for:

·Multi-million-gallon storage in Middle East desalination facilities handling aggressive seawater and brine.

·Process tanks in chemical factories across Southeast Asia and Europe coping with fluctuating pH and salt loads.

·Aquaculture research parks in Australia and China focusing on corrosion control and water health.

·Mining operations worldwide needing safe, compliant saline effluent storage.

Why Center Enamel?

·Pioneering GFS double-sided enameling and advanced modular tank engineering.

·Nearly 200 patents and innovative R&D.

·Global certifications (ISO, NSF/ANSI, AWWA, EN) ensuring contract and code compliance.

·30,000+ tanks shipped to 100+ countries for various industrial, municipal, and marine saltwater uses.

·End-to-end support: From engineering, transport, installation, through lifecycle maintenance and post-sales service.

For robust, cost-efficient, and long-lasting saline water storage, GFS tanks from Center Enamel offer proven, globally certified performance backed by innovation and industrial leadership. Our tanks set the standard for corrosion resistance, hygiene, and ease of installation—ensuring secure saline water management across every sector.

Choose Center Enamel for future-proof saline, brackish, or aggressive water storage that protects your process, environment, and investment for decades to come.

Contact Center Enamel for technical consultation, design customization, or a project quote tailored for your saline water application.GFS Saline Water Tanks: The Ultimate Solution for Corrosive Storage by Center Enamel

Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co.,Ltd is a professional manufacturer dedicated to the design and fabrication of bolted storage tanks since 1989. Our products range includes Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks, fusion bonded epoxy tanks, stainless steel tanks, galvanized steel tanks and aluminum geodesic dome roofs. With professional enameling R&D team and more than 20 enameling patents, Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co.,Ltd has become the leader in bolted tanks industry of Asia. Our products are certified to ISO 9001, CE, NSF/ANSI 61, WRAS, ISO 28765, LFGB, BSCI, ISO 45001 and other international standards.

Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd is not only the first manufacturer in China which produces Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks, but also the most experienced professional bolted tanks manufacturer in Asia. The engineering & design, product testing and quality system of Center Enamel Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks is in strict accordance with AWWA D103-09, OSHA, ISO 28765, NSF/ANSI 61, NFPA and other international standards. Center Enamel Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks are wildly used in drinking / potable water, industrial effluents, municipal sewage, bio-energy, landfill leachate, agriculture and other applications. Until 2023, Center Enamel bolted tanks have been exported to more than 100 countries including USA, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Russia, UAE, Panama, Brazil and South Africa etc., the superior tank quality and prompt service gains us worldwide recognition.

As an outstanding containment and cover system provider with more than 30 years of experience, Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd sincerely expects to establish long-term cooperation with the local partners throughout the world and make continuous contribution to the development of the industry.