Tank Heads
Formed through the process of metal spinning, a tank head is the pressed end sheet of a cylindrical tank that is round and curved. Many metal spinning shops exclusively create tank heads that are used in the agricultural/grain storage markets. The tank heads are used in conjunction with large tanks that store a wide variety of agricultural and chemical substances in many climates.
Common shapes of tank heads include flanged only, dished only, flanged and dished, hemispherical, cones, and high crown. Heads can be made from many different alloys including alloy steels, stainless steels, carbon steels, clad steels, aluminum, aluminum bronze, copper, nickel alloys, titanium, and more.
Several details must be considered when ordering tank heads. In addition to the quantity and type of head needed, other factors such as bevel requirements or special tolerances should be noted. Specific dimensional information and material specifications for the tank head are also important to keep in mind.