Buy Tank Jacking Equipment for Safe & Efficient Tank Construction

Tank jacking equipment is a hydraulic lifting system used to raise large steel tanks (API 650 and API 620) to enable their repair and construction. Instead of building the tank shell from the bottom up, this system allows construction from the top down, which enhances safety and productivity.

The system typically includes:

• A plurality of hydraulic climbing jacks equipped with mechanical grip jaws that climb up on a composite column
• One central hydraulic power pack that pumps hydraulic fluid to all the connected jacks at a constant pre-set pressure
• A circuitry of hydraulic hoses, valves, and fittings

Each jack lifts the constructed portion of the tank shell evenly, ensuring perfect plumb and load balance throughout the construction process.

Traditional tank construction methods involve heavy scaffolding, cranes, and extensive work at height. This increases risks arising from working at heights, cost, and construction time. That’s why most EPC contractors and tank fabricators now prefer to buy tank jacking equipment for their storage tank construction and repair projects.

Key Advantages:

• Improved safety — Statistics show that around 15% of all industrial accidents are related to working at height. With hydraulic jacking systems, all welding and assembly happens at ground level.
• Faster construction — working at ground level renders more productivity than working at heights
• Lower manpower requirement
• Uniform lifting and better quality control
• Reduced large boom crane and elaborate scaffolding dependency

Bygging Infrastructure Pvt Ltd is a trusted name in tank jacking solutions. Their tank jacking equipment is designed to meet global safety standards and real-world site conditions.

What Makes Bygging Different?

• Incorporated learnings from over 40 years to make the jacking equipment robust and give trouble-free operation for at least 15 years
• Innovation has been the key at Bygging throughout its presence
• Proven safety features, including mechanical locking systems
• Custom solutions based on tank diameter and height
• On-site technical support and guidance
• Bespoke services such as method statements, risk analyses and jacking calculations provided, which are indispensable to tank contractors as these are critical documents required at the beginning of a project

When you buy tank jacking equipment from Bygging Infrastructure, you’re not just purchasing machinery; you’re investing in reliability, expert support and peace of mind.

Bygging Infrastructure’s tank jacking systems are widely used across industries and applications:

• Oil and Gas (both upstream and downstream)
• Bulk Liquid Storage Terminals at Ports
• Chemicals
• Fertilizer
• Power Generation
• LNG Regasification Terminals
• Green Ammonia Storage
• Alumina Refineries
• Petrochemical Plants
• Airports
• Water Storage tanks - both welded and bolted type
• Edible Oils
• Sugar Factories for Ethanol and Molasses
• Industrial Alcohol
• Grain Storage and Grain Dryers

Types of products for which tanks have been built using our hydraulic jacking equipment:

• API-650 tanks for storing Crude oil and refined petroleum products
• Petrochemicals
• LNG
• LPG, Propane, Butane, Ammonia, Ethane, Ethylene
• Water
• Food Grains

Whether the project is small or large, the equipment can be scaled and configured as per site requirements.

Understanding the process helps buyers make informed decisions before they buy tank jacking equipment

1. The top-most shell course + roof structure is erected.
2. Hydraulic jacks are installed inside the tank on the tank bottom plate.
3. The top-most shell ring + roof structure is lifted up using the hydraulic jacking system.
4. The roof plates are placed and welded. The underside of the roof is painted.
5. The next shell ring is erected and horizontal welding between the two shell rings is done, then this constructed portion of the tank is lifted up again.
6. Each new shell course is erected on the tank foundation, then welded to the previously erected shell, then jacked up again.
7. This process is repeated until the full height of the tank shell is reached.

This method eliminates working at height, improves safety and speed while reducing manpower requirements and cost.

Before making a purchase, consider the following, which will help ascertain the number and capacity of jacking equipment required for a given tank :

• Tank diameter and height
• Maximum weight to be lifted by the jacking equipment
• Type of roof
• Maximum height of each shell course
• Minimum and maximum thickness of shell plates
• Whether welding of horizontal joints intended to be done manually (SMAW) or using automatic welding machines (SAW)
• Number of tanks to be built at a time
• Jobsite location

Bygging Infrastructure provides expert consultation to help clients select the right system for their project.

Although the initial investment may seem higher than the manual method, companies quickly recover costs through:

• Longevity of equipment - Bygging’s jacking equipment lasts for over 15 years if stored indoors when not in use. Spare parts and after sales services provided throughout the life cycle of the product.
• Faster project completion - tank construction and repair projects using hydraulic jacks are completed quickly and efficiently as compared to the manual method.
• Reduced labour expenses - Reduced labour expenses with up to 40% savings in man-hours for new tank build projects.
• Zero risk of accidents from working at heights - all welding and assembly is carried out at ground level.
• Reusable equipment for multiple projects - buy Bygging’s hydraulic jacking equipment for storage tanks once, and it will last for over 15 years. Tank builders normally recover 100% cost of the jacking equipment by the time they construct about 700 tons of tankages.

If safety, efficiency, and timely completion matter to your project, partnering with an experienced manufacturer is essential. Bygging Infrastructure Pvt Ltd offers dependable products and solutions from manufacturing to commissioning and site support.

Explore reliable tank jacking solutions at https://www.jackingsystem.com/ and make your tank construction process more efficient.