Vaxteel ST Series one-compartment 1/4-inch carbon steel vacuum tanks from LMT are designed for nonhazardous septic service, wastewater hauling, oil and gas well service and waste cooking oil collection.

Standard components include internal anti-surge baffles (one or more depending on tank size), primary shut-off (12-inch, low-profile, carbon steel), secondary shut-off (10-gallon, 1/4-inch carbon steel), and top and rear manways (20, 25 or 36 inches).

Other features include 12-inch rear hose hangers, three steel sight eyes, LED light kit, 4-inch discharge, 3-inch inlet, 4.5-inch vacuum/pressure gauge, and 1.5-inch vacuum and pressure relief valves. Custom tank sizes range from 36 to 84 inches in diameter and lengths up to 38 feet.

Each tank has offset seams for added strength and full-length, detachable hose trays (aluminum or stainless steel available).

“When it comes to replacing the pump, it’s easier to do if the hose trays are easily removed,” says Rick Kempher, sales manager for LMT. “You’re able to lift your pump right up and out of there. The other nice thing about it is if you ever damage them, they’re easy to replace. You don’t have to cut anything off the tank.”

Stocked in 2,300-, 2,500- and 3,360-gallon capacities (300- to 6,000-gallon available), tanks have full-length straight or tapered rails. “With tapered rails, you can raise the front end up to where it drains better,” Kempher says. “Tapered rails let you handle difficult waste like car wash pits and solids better.”

The 2,300- and 2,500-gallon tanks are generally mounted on a single-axle chassis, while the 3,360-gallon tank mounts to a tandem truck chassis.

“We’ve got many different options, from front-load valves to galvanized tanks, more access ports. We make all of our heads in-house,” he says. “While we stock Vaxteel ST Series tanks for immediate delivery, our specialty is building custom configurations to customer specifications.”

Other options include vacuum pump system mounted and tested, full-opening rear door with hydraulic hoist and door lift, mechanical or electronic level indicators, 25- and 36-inch manways, stainless steel heated valve collars, front load valve, external protective textured coating, internal epoxy coating, custom paint and vinyl decals. 800/545-0174; www.vaxteel.com.