What's the difference between 183G galvanized and 183S stainless Binks pressure tanks?

183G galvanized tanks are for solventborne coatings and cost less. 183S stainless steel tanks are for waterborne coatings, high-acid primers, and any coating where rust contamination would be a QA concern. Both series share identical sizes (2/5/10/15 gal), pressure rating (110 psi), and regulation/agitator options — the difference is the material contacting the coating.

When do I need a 15:1 gear-reduced agitator instead of direct drive?

Use 15:1 gear reduced for waterborne coatings, plural-component materials, high-viscosity coatings, metallic or mica-flake finishes, and any coating with air entrainment risk. Direct drive works for low-viscosity, stable solventborne materials in smaller tanks. Gear reduced is gentler, quieter, and prevents whip-in of air.

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Q: What size Binks pressure tank do I need?

Match the tank to your shift consumption. Up to 5 gallons per 8-hour shift: choose a 2 or 5-gallon tank. Up to 10 gallons: 10-gallon tank. Up to 15 gallons: 15-gallon tank. Up to 30 gallons: 30-gallon tank. Up to 60 gallons: 60-gallon tank. For plural-component materials, size the tank to your pot life instead of shift consumption so you don't waste mixed material.

Q: Do I need an ASME-certified pressure tank for commercial spraying?

If your shop is commercial and carries liability insurance, yes. OSHA, NFPA 33, and most insurance underwriters require ASME-certified pressure vessels for spray application. All Binks pressure tanks carry ASME certification and ship with their certification documentation.

Q: Can I convert a single-regulated Binks tank to double-regulated later?

Yes. The Binks 85-469 single-to-double regulator conversion kit field-upgrades any 183G or 183S single-regulated tank to double regulation (0–100 psi fluid + 0–60 psi atomizing air). No need to replace the tank.

Factory-authorized Binks distributor shipping from our Metro Detroit warehouse. Every tank ASME-certified and backed by CET's industrial finishing expertise — with the quickest lead times in the industry. Filter the complete Binks catalog below by material, capacity, regulation, and agitation. Every configuration links directly to its product page.

84 Configurations

2–60 Gallon sizes

110 PSI max rating

ASME Code certified

Need waterborne compatibility at 30 or 60 gallon? The 30 and 60 gallon tanks are galvanized only. Add a stainless steel liner (83-1569 for 30 gal top outlet, 83-2230 for 30 gal bottom outlet, 83-1581 for 60 gal top outlet, 83-2229 for 60 gal bottom outlet) to convert any galvanized tank to a waterborne-compatible system. Liners are sold separately.

Part #	Material	Size	Regulation	Agitator
183G-200	Galvanized	2 gal	Unregulated	—
183G-210	Galvanized	2 gal	Single	None
183G-211	Galvanized	2 gal	Single	Direct drive
183G-213	Galvanized	2 gal	Single	15:1 gear
183G-220	Galvanized	2 gal	Double	None
183G-221	Galvanized	2 gal	Double	Direct drive
183G-223	Galvanized	2 gal	Double	15:1 gear
183G-230	Galvanized	2 gal	Single sensitive	None
183G-231	Galvanized	2 gal	Single sensitive	Direct drive
183G-233	Galvanized	2 gal	Single sensitive	15:1 gear
183G-240	Galvanized	2 gal	Double sensitive	None
183G-241	Galvanized	2 gal	Double sensitive	Direct drive
183G-243	Galvanized	2 gal	Double sensitive	15:1 gear
183G-500	Galvanized	5 gal	Unregulated	—
183G-510	Galvanized	5 gal	Single	None
183G-513	Galvanized	5 gal	Single	15:1 gear
183G-520	Galvanized	5 gal	Double	None
183G-523	Galvanized	5 gal	Double	15:1 gear
183G-530Call for quote	Galvanized	5 gal	Single sensitive	None
183G-533	Galvanized	5 gal	Single sensitive	15:1 gear
183G-540	Galvanized	5 gal	Double sensitive	None
183G-543	Galvanized	5 gal	Double sensitive	15:1 gear
183G-1000	Galvanized	10 gal	Unregulated	—
183G-1010	Galvanized	10 gal	Single	None
183G-1013	Galvanized	10 gal	Single	15:1 gear
183G-1020	Galvanized	10 gal	Double	None
183G-1023	Galvanized	10 gal	Double	15:1 gear
183G-1030	Galvanized	10 gal	Single sensitive	None
183G-1033	Galvanized	10 gal	Single sensitive	15:1 gear
183G-1040	Galvanized	10 gal	Double sensitive	None
183G-1043	Galvanized	10 gal	Double sensitive	15:1 gear
183G-1500	Galvanized	15 gal	Unregulated	—
183G-1510	Galvanized	15 gal	Single	None
183G-1513	Galvanized	15 gal	Single	15:1 gear
183G-1520	Galvanized	15 gal	Double	None
183G-1523	Galvanized	15 gal	Double	15:1 gear
183G-1530	Galvanized	15 gal	Single sensitive	None
183G-1533	Galvanized	15 gal	Single sensitive	15:1 gear
183G-1540Call for quote	Galvanized	15 gal	Double sensitive	None
183G-1543	Galvanized	15 gal	Double sensitive	15:1 gear
183S-200	Stainless	2 gal	Unregulated	—
183S-210	Stainless	2 gal	Single	None
183S-211	Stainless	2 gal	Single	Direct drive
183S-213	Stainless	2 gal	Single	15:1 gear
183S-220	Stainless	2 gal	Double	None
183S-221	Stainless	2 gal	Double	Direct drive
183S-223	Stainless	2 gal	Double	15:1 gear
183S-230	Stainless	2 gal	Single sensitive	None
183S-231	Stainless	2 gal	Single sensitive	Direct drive
183S-233	Stainless	2 gal	Single sensitive	15:1 gear
183S-240	Stainless	2 gal	Double sensitive	None
183S-241	Stainless	2 gal	Double sensitive	Direct drive
183S-243	Stainless	2 gal	Double sensitive	15:1 gear
183S-500	Stainless	5 gal	Unregulated	—
183S-510	Stainless	5 gal	Single	None
183S-513	Stainless	5 gal	Single	15:1 gear
183S-520	Stainless	5 gal	Double	None
183S-523	Stainless	5 gal	Double	15:1 gear
183S-530	Stainless	5 gal	Single sensitive	None
183S-533	Stainless	5 gal	Single sensitive	15:1 gear
183S-540	Stainless	5 gal	Double sensitive	None
183S-543	Stainless	5 gal	Double sensitive	15:1 gear
183S-1000	Stainless	10 gal	Unregulated	—
183S-1010	Stainless	10 gal	Single	None
183S-1013	Stainless	10 gal	Single	15:1 gear
183S-1020	Stainless	10 gal	Double	None
183S-1023	Stainless	10 gal	Double	15:1 gear
183S-1030	Stainless	10 gal	Single sensitive	None
183S-1033	Stainless	10 gal	Single sensitive	15:1 gear
183S-1040	Stainless	10 gal	Double sensitive	None
183S-1043	Stainless	10 gal	Double sensitive	15:1 gear
183S-1500	Stainless	15 gal	Unregulated	—
183S-1510	Stainless	15 gal	Single	None
183S-1513	Stainless	15 gal	Single	15:1 gear
183S-1520	Stainless	15 gal	Double	None
183S-1523	Stainless	15 gal	Double	15:1 gear
183S-1530	Stainless	15 gal	Single sensitive	None
183S-1533	Stainless	15 gal	Single sensitive	15:1 gear
183S-1540	Stainless	15 gal	Double sensitive	None
183S-1543	Stainless	15 gal	Double sensitive	15:1 gear
83-5801	Galvanized	30 gal	Single	None (top outlet)
83-5807	Galvanized	30 gal	Single	15:1 gear
83-5701	Galvanized	60 gal	Single	None (top outlet)
83-5707	Galvanized	60 gal	Single	15:1 gear

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Common Questions

What buyers ask before configuring

Straight answers on sizing, materials, regulators, and ASME compliance — drawn from decades of configuring Binks pressure tanks for industrial coating operations.

What size Binks pressure tank do I need?

Match the tank to your shift consumption. Up to 5 gal/shift → 2 or 5-gallon tank. Up to 10 gal → 10-gallon. Up to 15 gal → 15-gallon. Up to 30 gal → 30-gallon. Up to 60 gal → 60-gallon. For plural-component materials, size the tank to your pot life instead so you don't waste mixed material.

Galvanized (183G) vs. stainless (183S) — which should I choose?

183G galvanized works for solventborne coatings and costs less. 183S stainless is required for waterborne coatings, high-acid primers, and any application where rust contamination from tank walls would be a QA issue. Both series share identical sizes, pressure ratings, and regulator/agitator options — the difference is the material contacting the coating.

Do I need an ASME-certified pressure tank for commercial use?

If you run a commercial shop with liability insurance, yes. OSHA, NFPA 33, and most commercial insurance underwriters require ASME-certified pressure vessels for spray application. Every Binks pressure tank carries ASME certification and ships with documentation — important for fire marshal and underwriter audits.

When do I need a 15:1 gear-reduced agitator?

Use 15:1 gear reduction for waterborne, plural-component, high-viscosity, metallic, or mica-flake coatings — any material that settles, separates, or is sensitive to air entrainment. Direct drive works for low-viscosity, stable solventborne materials in smaller tanks. Gear reduction is gentler, quieter, and prevents air whip-in.

Can I upgrade a single-regulated tank to double regulation later?

Yes. The Binks 85-469 conversion kit field-upgrades any 183G or 183S single-regulated tank to double regulation (0–100 psi fluid + 0–60 psi atomizing air). You don't need to replace the tank — many shops start with single regulation and upgrade as material complexity grows.

What's the difference between "single sensitive" and standard regulation?

Extra-sensitive regulators provide fine control in the 0–30 psi range, versus standard regulators that cover 0–100 psi. Extra-sensitive is the right choice for very low-viscosity materials, short spray runs, or precision finishing where you need pressure control at the low end. Both are available in single and double configurations.