Founded in 1981, Imperial was among the first to adapt modern manufacturing processes to the design and fabrication of bulk storage tanks. Today, the company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based on an assembly line model rather than the typical job-shop approach, is the most advanced plant of its kind in the industry. The latest technology and equipment provides
superior design flexibility, product quality and
manufacturing efficiency. As a result, Imperial not only
offers customers competitive pricing, but also the industry's fastest turnaround time on made-to-order units.
Design and Engineering
Specializing exclusively in tank design, Imperial
engineers use proprietary tank design software to
transform your application requirements into custom storage solutions supported by detailed
drawings, materials lists, production schedules
and cost estimates. The program incorporates data
developed from hundreds of installations; plus factors such as wind load, soil and seismic conditions; as well as current local, national and international building codes. Underlying our engineers' expertise are close working relationships and ongoing communication with our customers.
Fabrication
The company continues to move forward with the addition of an ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessel Line. The "U" Stamp, and National Board "R" Stamp were obtained in July 2009. Imperial has the capability to design, manufacture, repair or alter custom pressure vessels to stringent specifications. This new line exemplifies Imperial innovation within the industry.
Finishing
Tanks are often one of the most visually prominent features of a manufacturing plant. A quality finish not only improves a tank's performance and reduces cleaning and maintenance
costs, it also contributes to the plant's appearance. Imperial's 15,000-square-foot cleaning/painting and finishing
facility provides the best finish in the industry. Factory-trained painters apply epoxy and polyurethane coatings, or custom
paint system as defined by your project requirements, in a controlled environment. Stainless steel and aluminum tanks are chemically cleaned and then protected for transit.
The Quality Difference
Quality assurance at Imperial is comprehensive. Product testing procedures usually considered
extraordinary among other tank builders are standard operating procedure. Starting with raw materials, and through
every stage of construction, every Imperial tank is inspected and reinspected. Completed Liquid or ASME tanks undergo pressure testing, weld x-rays ,dye-penetrant analysis and hydro testing.