Butyl Products Ltd - Aid Equipment
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Onion Tanks
Onion tanks are designed for instant use where an open top tank is required.
• Suitable for all climates.
• Requires only an area of level ground.
• Erection time from 2 minutes for 1 person.
Tank Sizes and Capacities
Tank Ref: |
Capacity Litres |
Base diameter |
Top diameter |
Height when full |
Groundsheet diameter |
OT10 |
10,000 |
3.50m |
2.50m |
1.50m |
4.50m |
| OT15 |
15,000 |
4.00m |
3.00m |
1.50m |
5.00m |
| OT20 |
20,000 |
4.75m |
3.75m |
1.50m |
5.75m |
OT30 |
30,000 |
5.50m |
4.50m |
1.50m |
6.50m |
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| 10,000 litre onion tank cover removed | 10,000 litre onion tank cover fitted |
Material Specifications
Main Bag and Roof Cover
| Properties | Specification |
| Base cloth | PES / PES |
| Total weight (approx.) | 1100 g/m² |
| Base cloth construction | Panama 2/2 275 g/m² |
| Construction | 12/13 threads/cm |
| Coating calender | Dull |
| Breaking strength | 4000 N / 5cm + 6000 N / 5cm |
| Tear strength | 600 N |
| Adhesion | 90 N/5cm |
| Temperature resistance | -30°C to + 70°C |
| Colour | Beige 46002 |
| Special properties | Special quality for contact with potable water and food |
Groundsheet Material
| Properties | Specification |
| Width/Finish | 150 / 205cm / Matt |
| 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.) |
Outlets
All tanks are fitted with 2 x 3" BSP (F) aluminium outlets with male adaptors and 3" BSP (F) gate valves.
Roof Covers
All tanks are supplied with circular roof covers with an integral central floatation block. The covers are tied in position.
Roof tie |
Groundsheets
All tanks are supplied with circular groundsheet 1m larger than the tank.
Empty onion tank on groundsheet |
All tanks are supplied with a repair kit and an instruction manual.
Repair Kits |
Packing
Each tank is packed with its groundsheet and cover in one plywood case ready for export.
