The lifespan of stainless steel tanks typically exceeds four decades with minimal maintenance, drastically reducing long-term operating costs. They require no internal coatings, eliminating risks such as delamination, porosity, chemical incompatibility, and degradation. This stability is particularly valued in data centers, agri-food plants, and municipal drinking water reservoirs.
In engineering terms, stainless steel maintains stable mechanical properties, allowing its use in conjunction with high hydrostatic loads or stresses from wind and seismic activity. Furthermore, its smooth surface reduces scaling, facilitates cleaning, and prevents chemical transfer.
Its main limitation lies in the initial cost, which is higher than that of other coatings. However, when analyzing the life cycle cost—considering virtually zero operating expenses—it becomes the most cost-effective option for projects with long time horizons or stringent sanitary requirements.
