Fuel and Oil Tank Coating

Yes, we do offer warranties; warranty length varies depending on the quality of the paint job chosen or desired.

Yes, we offer comprehensive quotes detailing all aspects of the project, including the specific tanks involved and any associated costs.

We tailor our scheduling to meet the specific deadlines of the project. If there is no immediate deadline, we will commence work at the next available opening.

Depends on a number of variables such as the tank interior or exterior, current tank condition, quality/longevity desired, product the tank is holding, environmental hazards (lead paint, heavy metals), timeline/deadline, and several other factors. Typically however tank exteriors are blasted to an SSPC SP6 commercial blast and tank interiors are blasted to an SSPC SP10.

Yes, our services cover both above-ground and underground tanks.

We certainly can offer that, we typically itemize those issues so the manager, asset owner, GC can pick and choose what they want to pay for. “Repairs” such as manway gaskets, caulking the tank chime, small welding repair etc. are some common repairs we can offer.

Yes, we can offer tank linings, gasket install, caulking repairs, small patches, and non-structural weld repairs.

This is where testing and quality control makes a difference. We use nothing but up to date testing equipment such as PosiTectors to test/monitor all environmental conditions such as humidity, dew point, ambient temperature, surface temp. We measure surface profile when necessary to make sure we’re getting enough of a profile on the steel, we conduct dust/grease/oil tests on surface to ensure cleanliness. We measure wet mil thickness during painting, and dry film thickness afterwards between each coat. After painting we can test for holidays (holes or void) and pinholes in the coating system and address those as necessary. We also make sure to use degreasers that remove current dirt, oils, salts, and chlorides from the surface.

At MPC, we ensure the safety of both personnel and the environment by strictly adhering to OSHA and EPA standards. We implement robust safety measures, including adequate training, provision of personal protective equipment (PPE), use of environmentally friendly products, and adherence to best practices in waste management and pollution prevention. This approach not only maintains compliance but also fosters a safer workplace and minimizes environmental impact.

We follow EPA & OSHA guidelines for all our projects. Typically this involves logging/documenting lockout tag-outs, confined space entries, checking fall protection safety equipment, PPE, conducting job-safety analysis, emergency action plans, and more. For state/local we use EPA & OSHA guidelines for all work processes and in addition to that we ensure we meet local regulations such as state VOC laws for coatings, local acceptable working hours, and verify proper cleaners/degreasers/blast media/equipment for use with local municipality when necessary.

Our technicians are OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) trained and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) lead certified.

This requires careful planning along with our specialized equipment, and skilled personnel to be able to reach those hard-to-reach areas. Manlifts, aerial scaffolding solutions, specialized rigging equipment, and traditional scaffolding towers are just a few ways we can access your project.

We discuss with our client and take note of what processes, materials, and equipment are in, pass through, or near the work area. We want to understand what safety hazards, potential issues, and environmental conditions exist to get an idea of prep/paint solutions that would best fit the project. During this time we also take a look at all substrates involved in the process (steel tanks, electrical galv., conduit, concrete foundation etc.) and see which coatings we’ll need to get an idea of prep requirements, dry times, cure times, number of coats, etc. – in terms of reducing downtime, coating variables such as application method and speed, dry and cure times, and number of coats required can significantly impact downtime. Once we find a best fit solution, we see how manpower and our specialty equipment will affect downtime and get with the client to discuss the least intrusive times for scheduling downtime (if downtime is necessary).

We typically communicate with our client, point of contact, owner typically through Email or Text. We also use software to communicate progress photos in real time with the necessary contacts upon request. We make sure everything is written and documented and we make it a priority to document anything discussed verbally. If a change order is necessary to address the unexpected issue or delay, we will halt progress if necessary until written authorization is given.

To remedy issues with flaking or peeling paint, we recommend sandblasting the tanks as an effective solution.

Absolutely, if paint is lead based or contains heavy metals it should be contained, removed, and disposed of properly. There are always concerns of discovering a fuel leak and containing that properly so having a contingency plan in place to handle that is important. If sandblasting is needed or required, dust and noise are big factors to consider; how this is typically handled varies state by state and largely depends on the environment surrounding the tank (i.e. residential areas will require stricter dust control and have greater noise restrictions). Also certain surfactants (soaps, degreasers, etc.) cannot be used near marine life or water sources.