About Us
Q: How long has Dixie Southern been in business?
A: We have been a leader in competitively priced heavy steel plate fabrication since 1976.
Q: Where is your facility located?
A: Our 12-acre, 65,000 square foot manufacturing facility is in West Central Florida.
Q: What are your specializations?
A: We specialize in the design, fabrication, painting, and delivery of our fabricated steel plate products.
Q: Is Dixie Southern an accredited company?
A: Yes! We are ASME Accredited, UL Certified, and a member of the American Welding Society (AWS).
Q: What is the best way to contact a Dixie Southern representative for my product needs?
A: Request a quote on our website and send us a message detailing your project needs with your contact information.
Q: How can I keep up with the latest news about Dixie Southern?
A: By following us on LinkedIn! You can also check out our resources page to see what we’ve been up to by reading our press releases.
Q: What is the best way to send you feedback about your products?
A: We greatly appreciate it when customers fill out our customer survey to let us know how we performed.
Our Products & Services
Q: What kind of steel plate products does Dixie Southern fabricate?
A: We fabricate ASME pressure vessels, API tanks, autoclaves, bulk storage, ductwork, rolled & welded steel pipe, process piping, and steel stacks. To learn more about our steel plate products, visit our products page.
Q: Does Dixie Southern fabricate to NSF 61 Standards?
A: We fabricate steel water processing, water storage, and potable water tanks to NSF 61 Standards.
Q: Do your products meet industry standards?
A: Yes, our QA programs assure compliance with every aspect of our clients’ specifications: ASME, API, AWS, etc.
Q: What kind of projects has Dixie Southern completed?
A: We have completed a variety of projects for multiple industries, learn more by visiting our projects page.
Q: Can you make special customizations?
A: Yes, we can fabricate a custom design for your steel plate products.
Q: What are your fabrication processes?
A: We have a 4-5 step process for each product that ensures our customers receive high-quality products that exceed our customers’ expectations.
Q: What kind of industries do you serve?
A: We have served many industries, including mining & minerals, agriculture, government, waste treatment, chemical, and many more.
Q: What kind of steel do you use?
A: Any of our steel plate products can be made with carbon steel, stainless steel, and many alloys.
Q: Do you fabricate custom steel shapes?
A: Yes! We use state-of-the-art technology to create custom specialty steel shapes for any application.
Q: What are your API 620 Tanks used for?
A: This type of storage tank is used for products that have high internal pressures, such as liquified natural gas and cryogenic tanks.
Q: What are your API 650 Tanks used for?
A: This type of tank stores oil, gas, chemical, water, and biofuel.
Q: Do you offer necessary access steel with your steel flare stacks/tanks?
A: Yes, we have the capability to incorporate access steel into your stack/tank package in-house.
Q: What is considered a large diameter R and W steel pipe?
A: Rolled and welded large diameter pipe is considered a pipe that is greater than 36″ in diameter.
Q: What industries use steel flare stacks?
A: Oil/gas, chemical treatment, food & beverage processing, mining/minerals, agriculture, waste/wastewater treatment, pulp & paper, waste treatment, power generator are industries that utilize steel flare stacks.
Q: What is the difference between steel hoppers, bins, and silos?
A: Our bulk storage products have similar purposes but configured differently depending on the objective; storage and loadout, storage only, or materials handling.
Q: How does a steel flare stack work?
A: A steel flare stack works by burning off excess or flammable gases that cannot be captured or used for energy production. The gases are fed into the flare system through pipes and are burned at the tip of the flare stack, which is designed to create a stable flame.
Q: What are the advantages of using a steel flare stack?
A: Using a steel flare stack allows a way to burn off excess or flammable gases safely and efficiently. It is durable in harsh environmental conditions and is relatively low in cost compared to other types of flare systems.
Q: Do you offer necessary access steel with your steel flare stacks/tanks?
A: Yes, we have the capability to incorporate access steel into your stack/tank package in-house.
Q: What industries use steel flare stacks?
A: Oil/gas, chemical treatment, food & beverage processing, mining/minerals, agriculture, waste/wastewater treatment, pulp & paper, waste treatment, power generator are industries that utilize steel flare stacks.
Q: What are the regulations for using a steel flare stack?
A: The regulations for steel flare stacks vary by region and industry, but typically include requirements for design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the flare system. These regulations are designed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a steel flare stack and to protect people and the environment from potential hazards.
Q: What can you store inside your ASME pressure vessels?
A: Dixie Southern provides storage solutions for Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Propane, Butane, Pentane, Aqueous Ammonia, Anhydrous Ammonia, and other gaseous products.
Q: What industries use your ASME pressure vessels?
A: We serve the pressure vessel needs of facility operators, EPC contractors, general contractors, and OEMS in the following industries: power generation, waste treatment, food/beverage processing, mining/minerals, agriculture, oil/gas, chemical treatment, pulp/paper, and government.
Q: How often should a pressure vessel be inspected?
A: Pressure vessels should be checked at least once every five years.
Q: What materials do you use for pressure vessel fabrication?
A: We offer pressure vessels fabrication with carbon steel or stainless steel.
Q: What type of ASME pressure vessels do you fabricate?
A: We fabricate all kinds of ASME pressure vessels, including ASME Code Process Vessels, ASME Butane Splitter, Blow Down Tanks, Steam Drains Tanks, Aqueous Ammonia Tanks, Zeolite Water Softeners, Aqueous Ammonia Storage Tanks, Steam Turbine Drains Tanks, Typical ASME Pressure Vessels, and more!
Q: What kind of ASME pressure vessel tank shapes do you fabricate?
A: Cylinder or sphere shapes are typically the most popular when it comes to pressure vessel designs. However, we offer customizations and designs to meet your specifications while meeting the ASME pressure vessel standards.
Q: What are the certification requirements for pressure vessel fabrication?
A: Some of the required certifications for custom pressure vessels include: ASME BPE standards, ASME B31.3 process piping, 3A standards, National Board R repair stamp, NR-13, USDA, OSHA, and FDA.
Q: What are the quality standards for pressure vessel fabrication?
A: Quality standards include but are not limited to: ASME boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, OSHA, API 572, and API 510.
Q: What are the parameters for pressure vessel fabrication?
A: When we design a pressure vessel, we consider the allowable stress of the device, the pressure that the design can withstand, adequate allowance of corrosion, and the most suitable head and shape for application.
Q: What is the pressure rating for pressure vessels?
A: 15- 150,000 PSI or more.
Q: What are the most common reasons for pressure vessel failure?
A: Failure of pressure vessels can occur for any of the following reasons: ductile rupture, heat action, leakage at the joints, instability, wall fracture from stress/pressure, and corrosion.
Q: Do you deliver ASME pressure vessels?
A: Yes. We have established relationships with the Port of Manatee, Port Redwing, and Port of Tampa Bay, only 30 miles from our facility. This allows for efficient shipment by barge and delivery via motor freight. We are confident that our capabilities, extensive experience, and broad competitive price range will prove Dixie Southern valuable in your pressure vessel fabrication project.
Q: What pressure vessel fabrication services do you offer?
A: We offer design/engineering, welding, heat treatment (PWHT), non-destructive examination, and painting/coating/lining with the goal of exceeding your pressure vessel expectations.