Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1000 - Manual (Page 77)

12. Stiffener Assembly (Outside Only)
PNEG-1000 2.66" Commercial Tank Stiffener and Sidewall 77
3 Stiffeners per Sidewall Sheet
Commercial Stiffener Starting Location - 36' Diameter and Smaller
2.66'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only
NOTE: Certain tanks may be stiffened to the eave. Refer to the tank gauge layout sheet to determine if
this is the case for the bin.
For sidewall to stiffener connections, use 3/8" x 1" bin bolts except on horizontal seam. Stiffener will bolt
every 8".
NOTE: Splice plate and laminated stiffener to sidewall connections use 3/8" x 1-1/2" bin bolts.
Offset joints and 8 gauge splice plated joints use 3/8" x 1" hex flanged head bolts. All other stiffener joints
use 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex flanged head bolts. Flanged nuts are used on the nut side of all stiffened joint
connections.
(See Figure 12B.)
Figure 12B
Ref # Description Ref # Description
A Horizontal Seam D Odd Ring Bins
B 1 Ring Offset Stiffener (SS-7064) E Even Ring Bins
C 2 Ring Offset Stiffener (SS-7065 or SS-6982)