Restoring Industrial Tank Integrity and Extending Service Life
Over time, industrial storage and process tanks experience corrosion, lining failure, chemical attack, and structural deterioration. In many cases, these conditions lead facilities to believe tank replacement is the only option. RAK Industrial Services provides tank rehabilitation and relining solutions that restore internal protection, reinforce structural integrity, and return tanks to safe, reliable service — even when they are considered beyond repair.
RAK Industrial Services delivers tank rehabilitation and relining solutions ranging from standard lining replacement to API certified engineered structural repairs when required, restoring protection, integrity, and reliable service life.
Tank Relining and Rehabilitation Services
RAK provides complete tank rehabilitation services, including:
- Removal of failed coatings and linings
- Surface preparation and substrate repair
- Localized reinforcement and structural rehabilitation, where required
- Application of new protective lining systems
- In-process inspection and testing during lining application (including holiday/spark testing, where applicable)
- Final leak testing and quality verification
Not every project requires engineered structural repair — but when structural integrity work is needed, RAK has the expertise to design and execute API certified engineered reinforcement solutions that restore full tank integrity and extend asset service life.
Our team works in active plant environments and schedules projects to minimize disruption, delivering fast turnaround and reliable results on tanks considered “unrepairable”.
When Tanks Require Rehabilitation
Tank inspections often reveal:
- Corroded or thinning steel
- Blistered or delaminated linings
- Tank floor corrosion, pitting, or thinning
- Chime and base ring deterioration
- Chemical or acid damage
- Pinhole leaks and seepage
- Cracked concrete or degraded substrates
- Weld seam deterioration or joint separation
These conditions signal advanced deterioration. RAK specializes in rehabilitating tanks in this state, preventing further damage and restoring full containment integrity.
Lining Systems for Tank Rehabilitation
RAK selects lining systems based on chemical exposure, temperature, operating conditions, and substrate material. Available systems include:
- Epoxy tank linings
- Vinyl ester linings
- FRP lining systems
- Trowel, mat-reinforced high-build linings
- Plural-component applied coatings
Each system is designed to deliver long-term corrosion protection and chemical resistance in demanding tank environments.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
RAK implements a structured QA/QC process throughout tank relining and rehabilitation projects to verify system performance and installation quality. Quality control measures may include:
- Pre-installation surface condition verification
- Monitoring of environmental conditions during application
- Thickness verification and visual inspection during lining installation
- In-process holiday (spark) testing, where applicable
- Final inspection and documentation provided for customer records prior to return to service
This approach ensures coating and lining systems are applied in accordance with project requirements, manufacturer guidelines, and site-specific operating conditions.
Step-by-step documentation is provided to support transparency and project closeout and may include inspection records, testing results, photographs, and summary reports outlining completed work and verification activities.
Tank Applications We Service
RAK rehabilitates and relines a wide range of industrial tank systems and containment structures. Our experience includes tanks exposed to aggressive chemicals, abrasion, moisture, process variability, and long-term corrosion.
Request a Tank Rehabilitation Evaluation
If your tanks show signs of corrosion, lining failure, or structural wear, RAK provides expert evaluations and relining recommendations to restore protection and extend service life.
Schedule a consultation with our tank rehabilitation specialists to discuss your project needs.
Request a QuoteAvoid Unnecessary Tank Replacement
Many tanks considered beyond repair can be successfully rehabilitated with the right lining system and structural approach — reducing cost, minimizing downtime, and extending asset life.