Ask Jim

1. Do you fabricate ASME tanks?
Yes, CB Mills/Chicago Boiler has been custom fabricating ASME tanks for over a century.

2. Do you custom fabricate stainless steel tanks?
Yes. Chicago Boiler/CB Mills has been manufacturing stainless steel tanks, carbon steel tanks, aluminum tanks, and any metal alloy tanks since 1891.

3. Can you paint the interior and/or exterior of a custom metal fabricated tank?
Yes, we have a paint boot in our facility and we can paint the interior and/or exterior of anything we manufacture.

4. If I send you a hand sketch of a tank, can you interpolate it into an end product?
Yes, we have done this numerous times. Our highly experienced engineering staff is here to assist you with any hand sketch design.

5. Do you have machining capabilities?
Yes, we have a machine shop with CNC capabilities.

6. Can you build tanks larger than 13’ in diameter?
No. We can only fabricate tanks and/or vessels of up to 12.5’ in diameter.

7. Do you have polishing capabilities?
We can polish up to a certain finish, but for mirror like finish we work with several outside contractors to meet your specific needs.

8. Can you do any external and/or internal piping?
Yes. We have accommodated internal and external piping with any custom metal fabrication.

9. Can you do any tank lining?
We work with a number of partners who are capable to address epoxy, glass, cement and galvanizing lining.

10. Do you have any ASME tanks or any other tanks in stock?
No. We custom manufacture every ASME tank, vessel or any other custom fabrication weldment.