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Stainless Steel Tank - Full Bluing Tank, 40'''' L X 6'''' H X 6'''' W, Stainless Steel
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SKU: 082004664
Overview
This stainless steel tank is suited for cleaning solutions, boiling water, cold or hot rinse setups, and oil tanks in a shop or gunsmithing workflow. Its 40-inch length and 6 x 6-inch profile provide a practical format for handling multiple parts or longer items within a controlled tank setup. The 16-gauge, 304 stainless construction with welded ends and rolled edges is intended for use where rust prevention and easy cleanup matter. It is not intended for bluing salts, which the product notes should be kept in black iron tanks instead.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
304 Stainless
Steel construction is specified for
Welded Ends
Rolled edges are included in
Six-inch Six-inch
By 40-inch dimensions suit longer
Listed Capacity
Holds 4 1/2 gallons of
Suitable Hot
Cold rinse tanks and boiling
Key Features
- 304 stainless steel construction with 16-gauge material
- Welded ends and rolled edges
- 40-inch length with 6-inch by 6-inch dimensions
- Holds 4 1/2 gallons of solution
- Suitable for cleaning solutions, boiling water, cold or hot rinse tanks, and oil tanks
- Not intended for use with bluing salts
Best Used For
- Hunters setting up hot cleaning or rinse tanks for routine firearm maintenance
- Users needing a stainless tank for cleaning solutions, boiling water, or oil tanks
- Those wanting a 40-inch tank for longer parts and larger-volume bench work
- Anyone avoiding rusting and mess in non-bluing tank applications
- Shop owners or reloaders needing a welded, rolled-edge stainless utility tank
Specifications
| Bluing Salts Use | Do not use for bluing salts |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Holds 4-A 1/2 gal. solution |
| Construction | Welded ends, rolled edges |
| Dimensions | 6" (15.2cm) x 6" x 40" (101.6cm) |
| Gauge | 16 gauge |
| Height | 6" |
| Length | 40" |
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Suitable For | Parkerzing Hot Cleaning & Rinse Tanks |
| Use | Cleaning solutions, boiling water, cold or hot rinse tanks, oil tanks |
| Width | 6" |
Pros
- 304 stainless steel construction is specified for cleaning, rinse, and oil tank use.
- Welded ends and rolled edges are included in the tank design.
- Six-inch by six-inch by 40-inch dimensions suit longer tank setups.
- Listed capacity holds 4 1/2 gallons of solution.
- Suitable for hot or cold rinse tanks and boiling water applications.
- Designed for Parkerizing and cleaning solutions, with bluing salts explicitly excluded.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Not intended for bluing salts; the description specifically warns against using stainless steel with bluing salts due to galvanic action and false plating.
- Sized for tank use at 40 inches long, 6 inches high, and 6 inches wide, so it may be more specialized than a general-purpose shop container.
- Capacity is listed as holding 4 1/2 gallons of solution, which is useful to note when planning batch size or workspace needs.
- The product is described for cleaning solutions, boiling water, cold or hot rinse tanks, and oil tanks, so it is best suited to those applications rather than bluing operations.
Suggested Comparisons
- Cleaning solution tanks
- Boiling water or hot rinse tanks
- Cold rinse tanks
- Oil tanks
Suggested Accessories
- Cleaning solution tank
- Hot rinse tank
- Cold rinse tank
- Oil tank
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this tank intended to be used for?
It is described as ideal for cleaning solutions, boiling water, cold or hot rinse tanks, and oil tanks. The short description also says it is perfect for Parkerizing hot cleaning and rinse tanks.
Can this tank be used with bluing salts?
No. The long description specifically says not to use it for bluing salts, because stainless steel in the presence of bluing salts and gun steel can create galvanic action that may cause streaking or spotting.
What are the listed dimensions of the tank?
The listed size is 6 inches by 6 inches by 40 inches long.
What material and construction details are provided?
The specifications list 16 gauge, 304 stainless steel, with welded ends and rolled edges.
How much solution does it hold?
The specs state that it holds 4 1/2 gallons of solution.