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2400 m³ steel digester in duplex stainless steel – steel structure and access system | Castres, France 

2400 m³ steel digester in duplex stainless steel – steel structure and access system | Castres, France 

Project number: E7384 
Location: Castres, France 
Partner: APRO Industrie 

2400 m³ steel digester for the wastewater treatment sector 

In Castres, France, a 2400 m³ steel digester was installed for wastewater treatment applications. The tank was manufactured from Duplex stainless steel – a material known for its very high resistance to corrosion and wear. This ensures enhanced durability and long service life in demanding industrial environments. 

TLC prepared the structural design documentation and manufactured the steel access system dedicated to the digester. The solution provides safe maintenance access to intermediate technological levels and to the top part of the structure. 

TLC scope – EXC2 steel structure for industrial facilities 

The project was executed in accordance with EN 1993-1-1 and the execution requirements specified in EN 1090, in execution class EXC2. 

For industrial facilities such as process installations and fermentation tanks, EXC2 represents the standard execution class ensuring the appropriate level of structural safety and compliance with European technical requirements. 

The system was designed as a steel structure composed of prefabricated segments assembled on site using connections of grade 8.8 bolts in accordance with EN ISO 4014 / 4017. 

Hot-dip galvanized steel structure – corrosion protection in accordance with ISO 1461 

Carbon steel components were protected by hot-dip galvanizing in accordance with ISO 1461. 

Hot-dip galvanizing ensures: 


  • Long-term durability of steel structures – the coating provides protection for decades, 
  • Full surface protection – including internal and hard-to-access areas, 
  • Mechanical resistance – the zinc layer does not peel or delaminate, 
  • Reduced maintenance costs – no need for painting or frequent repairs. 

Technical parameters of the access system 

Total structure height: approx. 14075 – 14375 mm 
Stair width: 800 mm 
Steps: welded gratings 34 × 38 
Imposed load: 2 kN/m²  

Project E7384 confirms TLC’s expertise in the design and manufacturing of specialized steel structures and access systems for the wastewater treatment sector and industrial process installations. 

Looking for a steel access system for a tank, digester or industrial installation? 
Contact us – we will prepare a solution tailored to the specific requirements of your project. 

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