Composite vs. steel

Admor® composite tanks have superior properties compared to steel tanks, making composite tanks a sensible and cost-effective choice for liquid logistics.

Composite tank vs. steel tank

The composite is resistant to chemicals.

Chemical residues can remain on the steel surface, which means that the material in the tank cannot be replaced.

Composite is durable.

Steel will rust and fatigue over time and require repairs.

Composite is lightweight.

A steel tank weighs around 1000 - 4000 kg more per direction.

Composite is energy efficient.

A steel tank is not an insulating material, contains thermal bridges and retains temperature up to 50% less than a composite tank.

The savings from composite tanks will quickly pay back the investment.

Steel tanks have higher transport and maintenance costs than composite.

Composite tank connects industries

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Chemicals are usually stored in composite containers in factories, but many chemical plants still use steel containers for transport, even though they require heavy coatings to withstand corrosive substances. Steel tanks are heavy, require maintenance and limit the amount of material that can be transported.

Composite construction is a lighter, more durable and safer alternative for chemical logistics. Admor Composites Oy's transport containers and the composite containers manufactured by its sister company Muovityö Hiltunen Oy can be precisely designed to the customer's needs. For example, compartmentalisation allows several different chemicals to be transported in the same container in an efficient and cost-saving way.