Butyl Products Ltd - Aid Equipment
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Bladder (Pillow/Layflat) Tanks for Diesel Storage
These fuel bladder tanks have been developed especially for the harsh emergency aid environment and are supplied with special outlets, valves and vents to suit use with diesel.
The tanks can be unrolled and used on any area of flat ground which has been cleared of debris.
- Suitable for all climates.
- Tanks suitable for local fuel storage.
- Deployed by 2 people within 15 minutes.
Tank Sizes and Capacities
Capacity |
Tank lay flat size |
Groundsheet size |
Bund liner size |
1,000 litres |
2.60 x 1.50 |
2.50 x 4.00 |
4.50 x 6.00 |
| 2,000 litres |
2.60 x 2.25 |
3.30 x 4.00 |
5.30 x 6.00 |
| 3,000 litres |
2.70 x 3.00 |
4.00 x 4.00 |
5.70 x 6.00 |
5,000 litres |
3.80 x 3.00 |
5.00 x 4.00 |
6.80 x 6.00 |
10,000 litres |
3.40 x 5.25 |
4.50 x 6.00 |
6.40 x 9.00 |
15,000 litres |
4.20 x 5.25 |
5.50 x 6.00 |
7.30 x 9.00 |
20,000 litres |
5.20 x 5.25 |
6.00 x 6.00 |
8.20 x 9.00 |
30,000 litres |
7.20 x 5.25 |
8.50 x 6.00 |
10.20 x 9.00 |
50,000 litres |
9.00 x 6.00 |
10.00 x 7.50 |
12.00 x 10.00 |
Special sizes and outlet configurations made to order.
Material Specifications
Bladder Material - 1P U4-U4 AR/GR NON TOXIC
| Characteristics | Specification |
| Material Thickness | 1.30 ± 0.1mm |
| Material Weight | 1.27 ± 0,1 Kg/m² |
| Coating | PUR 0.4mm |
| Base Cloth | 940 Dtex 1 ply Polyamide |
| Tear Strength | > 80N |
| Elongation at Break | Warp 15% Weft 20% |
| Tensile Strength at Break | > 3500 (N/5cm) |
| Adhesion | > 250 (N/5cm) |
| Temperature resistance | -30°C to + 65°C |
| Puncture | > 125N |
Groundsheet Material
| Properties | Specification |
| Base fabric | High tenacity polyester |
| Coating | Flexible plasticised PVC |
| Total weight | 610g/m² +/- 25g/m² |
| Tensile strength | 2300 N / 5cm (ave.) |
| Tear strength | 400 N (ave.) |
| Coating adhesion | 100 N / 5cm (ave.) |
Bund Lining Material - VBK Coolguard (KEE – Elvaloy Terpolymer)
| Technical Data | Specification |
| Total Thickness | 1.00mm |
| Surface top/bottom | Matt |
| Fabric | Woven Polyester |
| Coating | Elvaloy (*) |
| Tensile Strength | 1100/3700 N/5cm |
| Elongation at Break | 15 / 20% |
| Tear Strength WW | 200/650N |
| Temperature Resistance | - 10°C + 80°C |
| UV Resistance | DIN 53387 |
Bladder Construction Details
All bladders are supplied with reinforced corner mouldings with integral tie-down holes.
Reinforced corner |
Bladder Fittings
1 x 2 ½ BSP(F) outlet is fitted to the top centre of the bladder that can be fitted with a mushroom vent when filling or discharging or a plug for storage or transporting.
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Top outlet with mushroom vent fitted |
Top outlet with plug fitted |
2 x 2" BSP(F) outlets are fitted to one side of the bladder, one is fitted with a plug and the other with a 2" V75 butterfly valve giving a 2" BSP(F) outlet and plug.
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2" BSP(F) outlet fitted with V75 butterfly valve |
2" BSP(F) outlet and plug |
All bladders are supplied with instruction manuals and repair kits.
Groundsheets
Produced approximately 1m larger than the bladder tank dimensions when empty. All groundsheets are fitted with moulded-in edge eyelets for pegging them down if required.
Bund Liners
Bund liners are available produced in fully fuel resistant materials to act as secondary containment linings. Bund liners are supplied large enough to line a bund to the height of the filled bladder.
Accessories
Fuel bladders can be supplied as kits with low voltage electric fuel transfer pumps and flow meters.
10,000 litre diesel bladder with groundsheet and low electric pump dispensing system. |
Low voltage pump dispenser with flow meter |
Click here to download the PDF for installation, use and repair of diesel bladder tanks