[Nhcoll-l] Recommendation for a Steel Tank Manufacturer

[Rob Robins]

Justin,
We did not like what was available back around 2011-2012 (poor quality craftsmanship, under engineered construction; deflection of vertical racks under load, etc.) and had tanks and racks custom made.

The company that did the work produced a brochure - which I've attached.

We bought 115 tanks (112 vertical; 3 large floor tanks) and 28 racks. All have performed superbly.

Owing to collection growth and a move to a new building - we will need more soon. Please keep me apprised as to what you learn in your search...I do not know if JW Appley still has the capacity or will to produce such products (new ownership, etc.)

Best,

Rob

P.S. I provided this same brochure to folks at TAMU Ichthyology in January of this year...perhaps they have more up to date information to add to this conversation.

Robert H. Robins
Collection Manager
Division of Ichthyology
[FLMNH Fishes logo email small]
Florida Museum of Natural History
1659 Museum Rd.
Gainesville, FL 32611-7800
Office: (352) 273-1957
rhrobins at flmnh.ufl.edu<mailto:rhrobins at flmnh.ufl.edu>

Search the Collection:
http://specifyportal.flmnh.ufl.edu/fishes/

Search samples suitable for dna analysis:
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/grr/holdings/

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From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Mann, Justin G
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Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Recommendation for a Steel Tank Manufacturer

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Hello,
We are looking to replace some large plastic containers we are using at TUBRI and was hoping I could lean on the collective mind to help me with a recommendation for a steel tank manufacturer. Also any advice or words of warning when designing / purchasing large steel tanks would be appreciated.
These tanks will be used for large fluid fixed specimens, so they must be made of stainless steel  and must have a lid that is airtight. Any help or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Justin Mann


Manager of the Royal D Suttkus Fish collection
Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute
3705 Main st. Bldg. A-3
Belle Chasse, La 70037
Phone: (504) 394-1711
Cell: (504) 957-4074

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